Pool: Marketing Behavioral Lab Student Assistant

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 13,776 - 16,531; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Marketing Behavioral Lab at the KU School of Business seeks student hourly staff to help with participant check-ins, study monitoring, and related duties.

Ideal candidates are enrolled students with a 3.5+ GPA and at least 6 credit hours. This is an hourly, non-exempt pool position with no remote work unless approved by leadership and HR; start date is August 2026.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.5 or higher is required.
• Enrollment in no fewer than 6 credit hours during the semester.

Responsibilities

• Check study participants in and out of the behavioral lab (40%).
• Monitor research studies (40%).
• Perform other duties as assigned (20%).

Skills

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Job description

Position Overview

The Marketing Behavioral Lab at the KU School of Business invites students to submit application materials for consideration for student hourly positions. Positions may involve checking participants in and out, monitoring research studies, and other duties.

Throughout their employment, student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business.

Job Description

Job duties may include (but are not limited to):

• 40% Checking study participants in and out of the behavioral lab.
• 40% Monitoring research studies.
• 20% Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours.

For summer periods the student hourly must:

• have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester
• be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours
• be enrolled in summer session
• be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester

Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments.

Employment Conditions

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• This is an hourly/non‑exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non‑exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

Submit online application and resume. This is a pool position; therefore, hiring and start dates will be ongoing.

Contact Information to Applicants

Amy McCurdy
[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$10.25 Hourly

Anticipated Start Date

Monday August 17, 2026