Student Assistant 1 - HCS

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Ohio State University in Columbus is hiring a Student Assistant 1 for the Integrated Forage Systems Extension Lab. This role involves editing documents, managing website content, and supporting an ongoing Extension project. Candidates should have strong communication skills and familiarity with MS Office and related platforms.

The position offers flexible hours around class schedules, requiring at least 4 hours of availability per week. The university is committed to equal opportunity and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on campus at least 4 hours per week.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit and format documents for printed recordkeeping and decision support tools.
• Edit blog posts and newsletters.
• Help manage website content.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Drupal

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Job description

Job Title: Student Assistant 1

Department: FAES | Horticulture and Crop Science-JM

An hourly student worker position in the Integrated Forage Systems Extension Lab.

This student will report to Dr. Emma Matcham, and most job duties will be in-person in the Columbus, Ohio area.

Hours can be flexed around class schedules, although we do ask that all applicants have at least 4 hours of availability per week between 7am and 5pm on weekdays.

The hired student will be primarily responsible for formatting pasture management recordkeeping and decision support tools for an ongoing Extension project. Other duties will include editing blog posts and helping edit website content. An ideal candidate would have experience with MS Office, Adobe, Drupal or a related website platform, and experience with crop or livestock production.

Optional field work available for those interested in gaining experience with data collection.

Responsibilities

• Work with Emma Matcham to edit and format documents for printed recordkeeping and decision support tools (60% of duties)
• Edit other communications, such as blog posts and newsletters (10% of duties)
• Help manage website content, including photos and videos (20% of duties)
• Other duties related to data summarization, printing, filing, taking meeting minutes, and other short‑term lab needs (10% of duties)

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work on campus at least 4 hours per week
• Valid US driver’s license
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong time‑management skills
• Experience with Microsoft Word
• No minimum years of experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Copyediting experience
• Website editing experience
• Knowledge of agronomic crop production systems

Additional Information

• Location: Kottman Hall (0340)
• Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
• Scheduled Hours: 10 per week
• Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.