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P/T Research Assistant - RPTM Taff

Penn State University (Staff)

P/T Research Assistant - RPTM Taff with Penn State University (Staff) in Penn State University Park. Posted Oct 7, 2026.

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Location
Penn State University Park
Employment type
Part-time
Employer
Penn State University (Staff) (university)
Posted
Oct 7, 2026

Job Description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The College/Unit of Health and Human Development, Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management is seeking applicants for part-time job of research assistant.
Job duties to include:
Assist with development of social science studies
Test and evaluate AI ranger prototypes
Assist with survey design and administration
Perform data entry and preliminary analysis
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
Open to undergraduate students with interest in parks, recreation, visitor behavior or AI technology
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Qualtrics and coding experience preferred
Schedule:
Hours are flexible, but approximately 5 hours a week
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $18.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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