Full job description Student Technical Assistant Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
For additional information please contact: Dustin Johnson at
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.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ******** ) as per OSU Standard ******** et seq.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Position Details Position Information
Job Title Student Technical Assistant
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Burns
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 This recruitment will be used to fill part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and 40 hours per week during academic breaks) Student Technical Assistant positions (research field work) for the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center (EOARC) in Burns, OR for Oregon State University (OSU).
This position will participate in a variety of field data collection activities associated with sagebrush rangeland restoration and seedling ecology research as well as data entry. Data collection will include estimates of cover, density and biomass of grass, shrub and tree species. The applicant will also be involved in setting-up research projects, including plot layout and fencing. The majority of field work will take place in southeast Oregon.
Position Duties 70% Collect and process data samples at field sites
15% Monitor study and plot layout
15% Assist with recording data
Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
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 Self motivated
Preferred (Special) Qualifications Courses or experience in natural sciences/resources, botany, plant science, or related fields. Experience/training/interest in plant identification, vegetation sampling, and ecology. Experience living or working in rural/remote locations. General knowledge of computers and skills used in word processing and data entry. Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Ability to carry out tasks independently and as part of a team. Experience driving 4wd vehicles and using GPS units. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P11100SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/28/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/30/2024
Posting Date 05/17/2024
Full Consideration Date 05/20/2024
Closing Date 05/24/2024
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
For additional information please contact: Dustin Johnson at
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.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ******** ) as per OSU Standard ******** et seq.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
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