Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Student Aquaculture Business Analyst

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

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) temporary position for the College of Engineering (CoE) at Oregon State University. This position is based in Corvallis, but remote work may be allowed.
This position will assist the project PIs in investigating the market dynamics of aquaculture and the economics of aquaculture stock towards ascertaining the viability of novel precision aquaculture technology. The incumbent would have a background in business, marketing, finance, or economics with an interest in applying knowledge and skills toward environmental sustainability.
Position Duties

• Conduct in-depth market analysis of Aquaculture and precision aquaculture business, including evaluating total available markets in different regions of the United States.
• Evaluate and assess the economics of aquaculture industries, including production costs, sales, and profit margins.
• Conduct industry informational interviews to collect business perceptions and use of precision aquaculture.
• Identify aquaculture field testing locations, and liaise with aquaculture sites to facilitate field testing opportunities.
• Provide weekly updates to the research team.

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

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance, or economics.
• A strong interest in interdisciplinary research and environmental sustainability.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with limited supervision.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholder groups.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in business administration, economics, or finance.
• Skilled at asking questions, getting to know others, and building positive relationships.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Experience with customer interviews or market research.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P10811SE

Number of Vacancies
1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
04/01/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
03/01/2024

Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
05/31/2024

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. Unofficial transcript(s)
For additional information please contact: Joseph Piacenza III at joseph.piacenza@oregonstate.edu.
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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