CoF Mentored Employment Program (Student Technical Assistant Pool 2026-27)

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

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Brooke Harrington @

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability protected veteran and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

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

The Undergraduate Student Technical Assistant performs routine to complex technical tasks in support of research or administrative work which includes laboratory green house field plot data collection simple analysis or the care and maintenance of animals.

This recruitment will be used to fill future part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and up to 40 hours per week during term breaks) Student Technical Assistant positions as needed with the Mentored Employment Program and SUGAR program in the College of Forestry (CoF) at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Mentored Employment Program (MEP) provides opportunities for College of Forestry (CoF) undergraduate students to engage in research project-based and field work alongside CoF faculty mentors.

The Summer Undergraduate Graduate Assisted Research (SUGAR) program offers CoF undergraduates the chance to collaborate with graduate students and faculty on research and thesis-related projects during summer term.

Both programs emphasize a strong mentorship component fostering academic and professional development through guided hands-on experience.

The nature of the work will vary depending on the specific project (students are encouraged to review individual project descriptions). Weekly hours will be determined based on the needs of the project and the availability of both the student and faculty mentor but will not exceed 24 hours per week during the academic year.

Position Duties:

• Meet regularly with mentor/supervisor to discuss project progress research findings and topics related to academic personal and professional development.

• Conduct laboratory work including preparing samples performing tests and evaluations and documenting results accurately.

• Analyze research data using appropriate tools and methods to identify patterns trends or outcomes relevant to the project.

• Assist with report writing documentation or formal reports as needed.

• Enter and manage data in spreadsheets databases or specialized software with attention to accuracy and consistency.

• Collect and process fi eld data and samples which may involve outdoor work in various environmental conditions.

• Clean and perform maintenance of research and lab equipment.

• Operate specialized research equipment to ensure safety functionality and readiness for use.

• Clean and maintain research and laboratory equipment to ensure safety functionality and readiness for use.

• Drive OSU Motor Pool personal or university-owned vehicles as needed for fieldwork or research-related travel (with appropriate authorization and training).

• Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to complete tasks independently.

• Students whose backgrounds contribute to the diversity and inclusivity of the campus community.

• Relevant coursework or prior experience related to the specific research project or fi eld work.

• Minimum 2.5 GPA.

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: be academically enrolled in a high school community college or university and pursuing a program or course of study

*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 theOffice of International Services(OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

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 this position students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication Critical Thinking Teamwork Technology Leadership Professionalism Equity & Inclusion Career & Self Development