Eastern Oregon University
Research Assistant
🇺🇸 La Grande, OR
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $19 per Hour
💻 Research
🗓️ August 6th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Eastern Oregon University is hiring a Research Assistant. The role supports an academic research project focused on community-based collaborative governance, involving qualitative research tasks and manuscript drafting. The assistant collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data for academic and practitioner audiences while collaborating with faculty and team members.
Highlights
- Draft and revise sections of academic manuscripts and research reports.
- Conduct and transcribe semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in community governance.
- Code and analyze qualitative interview data using NVivo software.
- Maintain accurate research records and documentation.
- Collaborate with faculty and research team to meet project milestones.
- Requires strong academic writing and editing skills in social sciences or policy.
- Proficiency or willingness to learn qualitative research methods and interview techniques.
- Familiarity with qualitative analysis software, preferably NVivo.
- Compensation is $18.80 per hour for 5 hours per week from August to mid-December 2025.
- Must complete EOU criminal and credential background check and verify eligibility to work in the U.S.
Research Assistant Full Description
Research Assistant
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicant must provide:
1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
2) Curriculum vitae;
3) Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
2) Curriculum vitae;
3) Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title | Research Assistant
Full or Part Time | Part Time
FTE | .125 (5 hours per week)
Position Type | Limited Duration
Posting Number | 20110646C&A
Full or Part Time | Part Time
FTE | .125 (5 hours per week)
Position Type | Limited Duration
Posting Number | 20110646C&A
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary | The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS) is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to support an academic research project on community-based collaborative governance.
This position involves direct involvement in qualitative research and manuscript development. The Research Assistant will play a key role incollecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data that will be shared with bothan academic and practitioner audiences. This position begins in August 2025 and ends mid-December, 2025. The hours are five (5) hours per week. The work schedule is semi-flexible during normal business hours. Position may work remotely in accordance with the EOU Remote Work Guidelines.
Responsibilities | Draft and revise sections of academic manuscripts and research reports. Conduct and transcribe semi-structured interviews with stakeholders involved in community-based governance efforts. Code and analyze qualitative interview data using NVivo. Assist in maintaining accurate research records and documentation. Collaborate with faculty and other team members to ensure the timely completion of research milestones.
Minimum Qualifications | Strong academic writing and editing skills, particularly in social sciences or policy-related disciplines. Proficiency in qualitative research methods, especially coding and thematic analysis. Experience with or willingness to learn interview techniques and ethical research practices. Familiarity with qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo) is preferred. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment. Background or strong interest in public policy, governance, community engagement, or related fields.
Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
Preferred Qualifications |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicant must provide:
1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
2) Curriculum vitae;
3) Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Salary | $18.80 per hour
This position involves direct involvement in qualitative research and manuscript development. The Research Assistant will play a key role incollecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data that will be shared with bothan academic and practitioner audiences. This position begins in August 2025 and ends mid-December, 2025. The hours are five (5) hours per week. The work schedule is semi-flexible during normal business hours. Position may work remotely in accordance with the EOU Remote Work Guidelines.
Responsibilities | Draft and revise sections of academic manuscripts and research reports. Conduct and transcribe semi-structured interviews with stakeholders involved in community-based governance efforts. Code and analyze qualitative interview data using NVivo. Assist in maintaining accurate research records and documentation. Collaborate with faculty and other team members to ensure the timely completion of research milestones.
Minimum Qualifications | Strong academic writing and editing skills, particularly in social sciences or policy-related disciplines. Proficiency in qualitative research methods, especially coding and thematic analysis. Experience with or willingness to learn interview techniques and ethical research practices. Familiarity with qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo) is preferred. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment. Background or strong interest in public policy, governance, community engagement, or related fields.
Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
Preferred Qualifications |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicant must provide:
1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);
2) Curriculum vitae;
3) Submit names, emails, and phone numbers for at least three references in the reference section of the application.
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Salary | $18.80 per hour
Posting Detail Information
Open Date | 08/05/2025
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | No
First Day of Application Review | 08/12/2025
Quick Link to Posting | https://eou.peopleadmin.com/postings/3297
Close Date |
Open Until Filled | No
First Day of Application Review | 08/12/2025
Quick Link to Posting | https://eou.peopleadmin.com/postings/3297
Posting Specific Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Veteran Preference Document
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