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Faculty Research Assistant: Data and Outreach Coordinator

Oregon State University

Faculty Research Assistant: Data and Outreach Coordinator

Oregon State University

Department: Biol & Ecol Engineering (ABE)

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience

Job Summary:

The Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.

Biological & Ecological Engineering at Oregon State University seeks a Faculty Research Assistant to join the AgWaterTAP team focused on outreach, data visualization, and communication. This position will design and manage interactive dashboards that present irrigation, climate, economic, social, and crop data to diverse audiences, including farmers, agencies, educators, students, and researchers. The role includes building data pipelines, ensuring quality control, and structuring datasets for reuse. The candidate will work closely with faculty, Extension staff, and agency partners to translate scientific results into practical guidance and learning materials. Responsibilities include drafting fact sheets, presentations, and web content, and supporting stakeholder events like field days and webinars. Based in Corvallis, this position will contribute to program evaluation, reporting, and proposal support to help expand AgWaterTAP’s reach.

A Data Outreach & Engagement Specialist is needed to design interactive dashboards, organize complex datasets, manage QA/QC processes, and create educational materials. The role will connect data workflows to stakeholder needs, support events, and help ensure tools are accessible to all users—from farmers to policy-makers to students. This position is full-time for 12 months, with possible renewal based on results, program development, and future funding.

There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/sites/agscid7/files/main/for-faculty/care.pdf.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

30% Data management and QA/QC: Collect, organize, clean, and document datasets. Ensure consistency across multiple projects and formats.

25% Outreach content creation: Develop factsheets, infographics, presentations, newsletters, and web content tailored to community and agency users.

25% Stakeholder engagement: Support outreach activities by preparing materials, coordinating feedback, and assisting with training sessions or tool demonstrations.

10% Event coordination: Help plan and organize workshops, field days, and school visits. Coordinate schedules, logistics, and materials.

10% Evaluation and reporting: Track outreach materials use, event participation, and stakeholder feedback. Support reporting to partners and funders.

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Science, Education, Communication, Data Science, or a related field.

Experience building data visualizations or dashboards.

Experience with spreadsheet and coding tools like Excel, R, Python, or SQL .

Must be proficient in English (oral and written) for effective communication with board members, staff, partners, and the public.

Experience managing datasets and supporting QA/QC processes.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Ability to foster and enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in an educational environment.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully 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.

What We Would Like You to Have

Graduate degree in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Science, Education, Communication, Data Science, or a related field

Familiarity with social, environmental and/or agricultural datasets.

Experience with GIS , web content management, or visual design.

Background in community-based research or Extension.

Bilingual or multilingual communication skills.

Experience in event planning or education-related programming.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Position is based in Corvallis, with travel required for field visits, stakeholder engagement, and event participation. Events may occur in outdoor environments, requiring light lifting and extended standing or walking. The role includes a combination of computer-based work and in-person outreach activities. Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 26, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Letters of Reference will be requested on finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for three referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

For additional information please contact: Malena Orduna Alegria

malena.orduna@oregonstate.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.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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