Northwest Bat Hub Student Technical Assistant

Position Details Position Information Job Title Northwest Bat Hub Student Technical Assistant Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Bend 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 Biological Sciences Technician position (with a maximum of 40 hours per week) for Oregon State University Cascades ( OSU -Cascades) campus located in Bend, Oregon, for the Northwest Bat Hub to assist with summertime bat acoustic survey monitoring across the Pacific Northwest, primarily in Idaho. This is a student employee appointment expected to last approximately 2 months from the appointment begin date (from approximately mid-June to mid-August 2026). 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, Career & Self-Development Position Duties 90% field work Assist the Northwest Bat Hub staff and crew lead with conducting field surveys for bats using remotely deployed acoustic detection equipment throughout Oregon, Washington, or Idaho, following standardized protocols. Establish team campsites and communicate on-site with federal and state partner hosts. Camping will be required during survey periods, and some equipment may be provided by OSU . Comply with OSU and Bat Hub safety protocols. Drive to remote field locations and navigate to survey locations using GPS . Hike through remote and rugged terrain. Deploy bat detectors using various materials (e.g., t-posts, PVC pipe, telescoping poles, rebar, stakes) and retrieve equipment and manage data storage media following standardized protocols. Troubleshoot detector operation and deployment. Upload and manage recorded bat call files (data) on mobile PC devices and backup to external hard drives, and deliver data to Bat Hub staff. 10% office data management Download and manage data, including conducting quality assurance & control procedures. Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-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 Experience hiking, camping, and driving in remote areas. Hiking with heavy packs (45 lbs) through rugged terrain. Experience with Microsoft Office and other standard software programs. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Two years of college-level courses in biology, wildlife science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience working with bats, especially operating and maintaining bat acoustic detectors (e.g., Pettersson, Anabat, and Wildlife Acoustics). Working outdoors under variable environmental and weather conditions (e.g., heat, heavy rain). Working with field electronics - data loggers and sensor equipment, especially GPS technologies (e.g., tablets using Field Maps or Survey123). Building items for scientific experiments and field studies (e.g., constructing support structures with PVC and rebar). Strong communication and organization skills. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in remote locations Working Conditions / Work Schedule Applicants must be

FLEXIBLE

with when and where they will be working, given changing field conditions and project needs Field work often occurs in difficult weather conditions (e.g., hot), sometimes involving tough hikes with heavy packs containing recording equipment and deployment gear. Long drives will be required between field sites. Lodging will often be in remote backcountry campsites. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified, and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030. Posting Detail Information Posting Number

P13196SE

Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/12/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 08/15/2026 Posting Date 05/15/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/03/2026 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) Cover Letter For additional information please contact: Beth Ward at beth.ward@osucascades.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

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All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents