Research Fellow-SW

Student Worker – Research Fellow

Number of Openings: 1

Purpose/Objective of the Role:

A local nonprofit is rebranding and is interested in determining how effective this effort is. To gauge whether awareness of the nonprofit’s services have increased, they need a baseline measure of awareness. Working with the Community Research Fellows program at OWU, the selected students will design and conduct a market research survey of Delaware residents to glean this information from the community.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

The Fellow would travel within Delaware County to conduct the survey, analyze the responses, and summarize the results for the client in a remote meeting.

Qualifications/Skills:

The Fellow must be skilled in interpersonal communication and be able to convince a sufficient number of respondents to complete a brief, in-person survey. The Fellow must be an effective writer and also be able to integrate graphs, figures, and images into a report for the client. The Fellow needs to have their own vehicle and driver’s license in order to travel to multiple locations within Delaware County in order to conduct the survey.

All students with familiarity with surveys are invited to apply. Applicants are asked to send a copy of your transcript, your resume, a cover letter explaining detailing your interest, and a writing to sample to Prof. Georgic at wcgeorgic@owu.edu. Applicants are urged to apply quickly so interviews and work can begin soon.

Potential Future Career Benefit:

The fellow will gain market research experience under the guidance of Prof. Georgic and the Community Research Fellows Program.

NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Application Instructions:

Complete the ADP application by selecting "Apply" button and answer all questions.

Supervisor: Will Georgic

Commitment: 5 - hours per week

Term: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 , part-time position