Student Assistant 2 -Research Operations

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Student Assistant 2 for Research Operations within FAES. The position is temporary, with 10 scheduled hours per week, spanning May through September 2026. Responsibilities include supporting field operations, data collection, and general administrative tasks while upholding university values.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong customer service, organization, and professionalism. A background check or related screenings may be required after offer.

Qualifications

• Requires providing excellent customer service.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Ability to work in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists agricultural operations staff with field operations to establish, maintain and harvest crops, research, or greenhouse operations.
• Other duties may include assisting with livestock husbandry and animal care.
• Assists with data and sample collection, record keeping and computer data entry.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled student

Job description

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Current Employees and Students:

Job Title: Student Assistant 2 - Research Operations

Department: FAES | Research Operations Administration-JM

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will be moderate and less routine and will require responsibility and good judgement. May coordinate activities for other student employees.

Requires providing excellent customer service, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a professional environment.

Requires previous experience and knowledge or skill in student assistant role.

Represent the department and the university with the highest degree of integrity applying OSU mission and shared values.

Job Duties

Assists agricultural operations staff with field operations to establish, maintain and harvest crops, research, or greenhouse operations. Other duties may include assisting with livestock husbandry and animal care. Assists with grounds and facilities maintenance, fence repairs, and equipment repairs. Operates agricultural machinery including mowers and grounds equipment; cleans and maintains work areas and other duties as assigned.

Assists with data and sample collection, record keeping and computer data entry.

Additional Information

Estimated timeframe: May through September 2026

• Location: Eastern ARS Unit 1 - Barn (0707)
• Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
• Scheduled Hours: 10
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.