Position Details
Position Information
Job Title Vegetable and Specialty Seeds Crop Student Assistant
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Aurora
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 15.05 Standard 14.05 Non-Urban 16.30 Portland Metro
Max Hourly Rate 21.50 Standard 19.50 Non-Urban 22.00 Portland Metro
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill up to three part-time a maximum of 24 hours per week Student Assistant positions for the North Willamette Research & Extension Center at Oregon State University OSU. This position will be located in Aurora OR. Typical activities may include collecting data checking irrigation monitoring plant health plant maintenance and harvesting controlling weeds and pests data entry posting current events to websites and social media.
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 Teamwork and Equity & Inclusion.
Position Duties
Plant Research 75. Data Collection. 20. Assists with sampling harvest and data collection for trials according to study protocols. Miscellaneous. 5. Keeps records of activities assists with preparing orders for procurement assists the program as needed in conducting tours training and field days for the public.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here httpshr.oregonstate.edustudent-employment-manual500-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
Must be a current student at an accredited university or college studying for at least 6 academic credits with good academic standing minimum 2.0 GPA or full-time high school student. Students who are under 18 years old are required to have passed a tractor safety certification class prior to operating a tractor. Attention to detail Perform assigned tasks without close supervision Capable of working outside and standingwalking for extended periods of time. Ability to lift 25 lbs
Preferred Special Qualifications
Experience with tractors for students over 18
Working Conditions
Work Schedule Working Conditions Work is mainly performed outdoors at the research farm in scientific laboratory research greenhouses and office settings. The ability work in and dress appropriately for all weather conditions is required. Duties may include lifting heavy objects up to 50 lb standing kneeling or crawling for long periods of time walking over plowed fields or uneven surfaces and other strenuous activities such as hoeing weeds shoveling operating push mowers and string trimmers.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12929SE
Number of Vacancies 3
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05012026
Anticipated Appointment End Date 10012026
Posting Date 03122026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 10012026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive Student - open to ALL qualifiedeligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents A Resume A Cover Letter
For additional information please contact Kristine Buckland at kristine.bucklandoregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability protected veteran and other protected status. 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 drivers 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 125-155-0200 as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter
Optional Documents