Student Employee-Ag Business & Plant Science-Assistant

Requisition : 202500215ST

Title :

Student Employee-Ag Business & Plant Science-Assistant

Employee Class : Student Employee

College Work Study Position :

No

Department :

School of Agricultural Sciences

Division :

Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week : Up to 20

Hiring Rate : $12

Preferred Student Classification :

#1 Undergraduate – Ag Business Major

#1 Undergraduate – Plant Science Major

Nature & Purpose of Position :

Agribusiness Undergraduate Student will be responsible for assisting Drs. Nair and Aboohamidi on focus group discussions, survey development, administration and analysis and the development of the training modules. All undergraduate students will be involved in survey development, administration, data collection, organization, management and analysis.

Plant Science Undergraduate Student will be responsible for assisting Dr. Hopkins on focus

group discussions and development of the training modules in agricultural production.

Other Requirements for the Position :

The student should register for a Directed Study Course in the Spring / Summer 2026 and will receive credit for an AGBU or PLSC elective.

Open Date : 05 / 16 / 2025

Contact Name & Title :

Dr. Shyam Nair

Contact Phone : 936.294.1193

Contact Email : shyam.nair@shsu.edu

Contact Building & Room # :

Fred Pirkle Engineering & Technology Building

EEO Statement :

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke / Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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