Part-Time Research Assistant- Management & Organization

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in the Management & Organization Department of the Smeal College of Business. The role involves assessing leader personality characteristics, coding data, and performing additional duties as requested.

Schedule spans 10/19/2026 through 4/30/2027, at 3–5 hours per week, with compensation starting at $25 per hour. Required are a Bachelor's degree; a Master’s degree is preferred, and completion of Psychology coursework or degree is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Completion of Psychology course or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess leader personality characteristics.
• Code data.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Code data

Assess leader personality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Management & Organization Department of the Smeal College of Business is seeking applicants for part-time job of Research Assistant.

Job duties to include:

• Assess leader personality characteristics
• Code data
• Other duties as requested

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
• Completion of Psychology college course or degree, preferred

Schedule:

• 10/19/2026-4/30/2027
• 3-5 hours/week

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $25/hour.

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