Transient - PPRL Outbound Phone Survey Researcher

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 7,800 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana State University seeks a Transient Outbound Phone Survey Researcher to conduct telephone interviews and accurately enter responses into our data collection system from home. This remote, seasonal role focuses on various topics and requires self-discipline and reliable internet access.

Responsibilities include following scripts, maintaining a friendly tone, and completing shifts with a minimum of 12 hours per week and a maximum of 20. Evening and weekend hours are available.

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic typing skills.
• Must have acceptable reading and pronunciation skills.
• Must be friendly, outgoing and have a conversational tone of voice.
• You must have a clear speaking voice and be able to communicate well over the phone.
• Must be able to follow set procedures including the ability to read scripts verbatim.
• Must have some previous retail or customer service experience.
• All applicants must include a resume.

Responsibilities

• Interview people by telephone and accurately enter responses into a computer-based data collection system.
• Work remotely from home as part of an outbound call center.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Typing skills

Clear speaking voice

Friendly, outgoing

Read scripts verbatim

Customer service experience

Job description

Job Title

Transient - PPRL Outbound Phone Survey Researcher

Position Type

Transient (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Department

LSUAM MC - Reilly Center - Ops - PPRL Call Center (Dyrel Treadwell (00001392))

Work Location

Manship School Research Facility

Pay Grade

Temporary

Job Description

The PPRL Outbound Phone Survey Researcher position involves interviewing people via telephone and accurately entering responses into a computer-based data collection system. The questions typically involve a variety of business, health, political and economic issues. This job is relatively low stress, as it requires sitting, dialing phone numbers, data entry, and interacting with people on the phone. This is a remote job. You will perform this job entirely off-site at your home. This job posting is for an out-bound call center. We do not receive any incoming calls.

Personal Requirements

• Basic computer knowledge
• Basic typing skills
• Must have acceptable reading and pronunciation skills
• Must be friendly, outgoing and have a conversational tone of voice
• You must have a clear speaking voice and be able to communicate well over the phone
• Must be able to follow set procedures including the ability to read scripts verbatim
• Must have some previous retail or customer service experience
• All applicants must include a resume.

Home Requirements

• A relatively up-to-date home computer
• A strong Ethernet/broadband internet connection at home
• A headset w/ microphone that can plug into your home computer
• A quiet homework environment with minimal interruptions

Hours

The hours available are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 10am to 9pm. You do not have to work every day listed above, or every hour listed above, but the minimum shift length is 3 hours.

Pay

As a reminder, the job pays $12.50/hr. You can work as little as you want as long as your shift length is at least 3 hours. The position requires a minimum commitment of at least 12 hours per week, with a maximum of no more than 20 hours per week.

Additional Position Information

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Closing Information

Posting Date: August 31, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): December 31, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Eligibility

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Other Notes

Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

University Overview

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.