Market Research Student Assistant

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 10 Mar 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Market Research Student Assistant
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
The Division of Educational Ventures at Oregon State University is seeking one part-time (minimum of 8 hours per week, maximum of 14 hours per week) student to join our Analytics team. Reporting to the Market Research Manager, this position aids in enabling data-driven decision-making for new program development, marketing and recruitment, and academic innovation projects. 
You will work with public and proprietary datasets and gain skills in data analysis and reporting, project management, and communication. Successful candidates will have technical aptitude and a proven ability to apply themselves, learn new technologies, work independently, and complete assignments on time. This position offers successful applicants the opportunity to gain practical experience and professional development. 
Generally, the responsibilities for this position include:
  • Data preparation and report creation
  • Information gathering and organizing
  • Meeting and presentation support
  • Project management support
  • Other duties/special projects, as assigned


You will have opportunities to contribute to more advanced projects in addition to these standard responsibilities as you gain competence in the role.
This position will work from the Valley Library, preferred working hours are between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 
A remote work option may be available for Ecampus students. Access to a computer and reliable internet will be needed to perform the job duties. 
Position Duties
  • Clean, prepare, and format spreadsheets and documents for analysis and distribution using Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Box.
  • Enter and update project records in Airtable. Create and update process documents.
  • Prepare meeting materials, and record meeting notes and action items.
  • Gather and summarize information from websites, articles, reports, and other digital information sources for analysis or distribution.
  • Maintain the market research resource library.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-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.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Passed the course MRKT 396 – Fundamentals of Marketing Research 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Strong organizational and time management skills 
  • Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team 
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Familiarity with data collection or data analysis 
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Proficiency in data collection/survey programs, such as Qualtrics
  • Working knowledge of data visualization tools, such as Tableau
  • Available hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Valley Library (unless an Ecampus student). 
Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P10760SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/18/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 02/26/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 03/10/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
3. Transcripts
4. Two References
Special instructions: Please explain the reason you are applying for this position in your cover letter.

For additional information please contact: Jess Waldschmidt at [email protected].

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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