Student Marketing Research / Teaching Assistant

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement savings

Paid leave

Tuition reduction

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Oregon State University (OSU) College of Business invites applications for a part-time student employee to assist faculty with researching tasks and potential teaching support. The role supports data collection, participant recruitment, and lab tasks across fall 2026 to winter 2027, with possible teaching duties in spring 2027. Hours vary weekly, up to 24 hours.

The position pays $16.55 per hour and may renew beyond the 2026-2027 academic year based on mutual interest and performance.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Undergraduate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
• International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours and still be considered full time by USCIS; reduced course load approved by OIS and provided to SEC

Responsibilities

• Assist with facilitation of a research field study in fall 2026/winter 2027; tasks include participant recruitment and running lab studies
• Carry out study tasks in Canvas/Qualtrics and data cleaning/compilation
• May assist with teaching duties in Spring 2027, including grading and administrative tasks

Skills

MS Office

Canvas

Independent work

Meet deadlines

Criminal History Check

Sophomore/Junior status

Psychology/Consumer behavior

Education

High School student

Undergraduate student

Graduate student

Tools

Qualtrics

Job description

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill 1 part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student position for the College of Business at Oregon State University (OSU).

The successful candidate will assist faculty at the OSU College of Business with administering research tasks. There may also be opportunities to assist with teaching activities such as course administration and grading. Research / teaching assistants are expected to work 5-15 hours per week. The schedule per week will vary depending on faculty needs. The position may be renewed beyond the 2026-2027 academic year if there is mutual interest. Pay rate for this position is $16.55 per hour.

Position Duties

Assisting with the facilitation of a research field study in fall 2026/winter 2027. Example tasks include participant recruitment, carrying out study tasks in Canvas/Qualtrics, etc., running lab studies, data compilation/cleaning, etc.

There may also be the opportunity to assist with teaching duties in Spring 2027. Example tasks may include grading, administrative duties (e.g., data entry, sorting exams, etc.)

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below.

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Professionalism
• Career & Self Development

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program
• Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

• Computer skills (e.g., MS Office, Canvas)
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• The incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq.
• Preferred: Sophomore or junior standing preferred
• Preferred: Experience with/understanding of psychology / consumer behavior

Work Conditions / Schedule

Work hours will be variable from week-to-week.

Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
• Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU Equal Opportunity & Discrimination Policy

At Oregon State University, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including Title IX and its regulations, does not unlawfully discriminate and prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including in academic admissions and employment. The university prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin (including ancestry and ethnicity), citizenship, marital or family status, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status / service in the uniformed service, or any other status protected by law or OSU policy. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to OSU’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (link to https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr), or both. OSU’s Title IX Coordinator is the Executive Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA). For information on OSU’s nondiscrimination policy and procedures, including how to report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, contact EOA by phone: [phone], email: [e-mail], mail/location: 330 Snell Hall, Corvallis OR 97331, or visit EOA’s website: eoa.oregonstate.edu. Know Your Rights Oregon Family Leave Act: Department of Labor Family and Medical Leave Act: