Department:

Ecampus Research Unit

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

●        University Transcripts

●        Supplemental questions

Supplemental questions:

1. Describe why you are interested in conducting social science research with the Research Unit? (250 words maximum)

2. Describe how this undergraduate research experience will impact your future education or career? (250 words maximum)

3. Describe how this position will build upon the research knowledge you have gained in your major? (250 words maximum)

4. Please provide the name and contact information (email and phone number) of your academic advisor. The Research Unit will reach out to the advisor listed on the application form and ask for a statement of support.

For additional information please contact: Mary Ellen Dello Stritto at maryellen.dellostritto@oregonstate.edu

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Job Description:

The Ecampus Research Unit at OSU is seeking a part-time (minimum of 6 hours per week, maximum of 12 hours per week) undergraduate student to join our social science research team. The undergraduate student researcher reports to the Director of Research.

The unit responds to and forecasts the needs and challenges of the online education field through conducting original social science research; fostering strategic collaborations; and creating evidence-based resources and tools that contribute to effective online teaching, learning and program administration.

Goals for this position

- Program Goals:

• To provide the opportunity for undergraduate Ecampus (distance) students to gain experience in conducting social science research on online education remotely, under the direction of the Research Unit.

• To provide the opportunity for undergraduate Ecampus (distance) students to receive mentorship from the Research Unit, and to build professional relationships that can help advance their careers post-graduation.

- Student Goals:

• Student will gain experience in working in teams conducting social science research in online education.

• Student will gain applied experience that is tied to their academic program.

• Student will be involved in data analysis and the dissemination of research findings.

Student may also register to receive academic credit. We will offer PSY 401 – Research for a minimum of 2-credit hours per term. (1 credit hour = 30 hours of work per quarter). The Research Unit, student, and departmental advisors will communicate to determine the best course and credit level for the individual student’s degree plan.

Position Duties:

• Learning how to code qualitative data

• Serving as a second coder of qualitative data

• Reviewing research studies for quality

• Quantitative data analysis

• Creating data tables and visual displays

• Developing content for reports and presentations

• Writing projects:

  • Annotated bibliography

  • Literature summaries

  • Scholarly writing

The Student Researcher will be required to:

• Submit a weekly schedule of work hours at the beginning of each term

• Check in (via Teams) with the Director or Associate Director at the beginning and end of each set of work hours

• Attend at least one synchronous meeting per week with the Director or Associate Director of the Research Unit

• Store all Research Unit work in designated university box folders

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Completed a minimum of 36 Ecampus credits

• 3rd year/junior level status or higher

• Completed a Research Methods/Statistics Course at OSU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Good academic standing

• Degree-seeking Ecampus (distance) student

• Full-time Ecampus student

Working Conditions/Schedule:

• Fully remote
• Student may work between 7 AM and 6 PM Pacific Time
• The research position requires a two-consecutive term commitment (Fall and Winter quarters). The position may be renewed for two additional academic quarters based on excellent performance.

Salary Range:

$18.05

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-23

Anticipated End Date:

Undergraduate Ecampus student with 36 completed Ecampus credits, junior status or higher, and an OSU research methods or statistics course; good academic standing required.

Key Responsibilities

• analyzing data
• reviewing studies
• writing reports

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel

Job Details

• Category: Research and Development (R&D)
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Part Time, Temporary
• Workplace: Remote — Corvallis, Oregon, United States
• Salary: USD 37,544 – 37,544 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan

About Oregon State University

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