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What is a Work Study Psychology Opt?

A Work Study Psychology Opt is a student position typically offered by college or university psychology departments, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in psychology-related settings while earning financial aid. These roles may include assisting faculty with research, helping in psychology labs, or supporting departmental administration. The 'Opt' often refers to a specific focus or option within work study programs, such as research or clinical work. This position helps students build relevant skills, explore career interests, and contribute to their academic community.

What types of tasks and responsibilities can I expect as a Work Study Psychology Opt student, and how do they support the department's goals?

As a Work Study Psychology Opt. student, you'll typically assist faculty or graduate researchers with tasks such as data collection, literature reviews, organizing research materials, and maintaining lab equipment. You may also help with administrative duties like scheduling study participants, entering data, or preparing materials for experiments. These responsibilities are integral to ensuring research projects run smoothly and efficiently, providing you with valuable hands-on experience in a psychology research environment. This role often involves working closely with a small team under supervision, giving you opportunities to learn directly from professionals in the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Work Study Psychology Opt student, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Work Study Psychology Option role, you generally need a strong academic background in psychology, attention to detail, and organizational skills, often supported by enrollment in a related degree program. Familiarity with data analysis tools like SPSS, survey software, or literature databases is typically required. Effective communication, professionalism, and the ability to work independently make candidates stand out. These skills and qualities are crucial for contributing to research projects, supporting faculty, and gaining valuable experience in the field.
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Institutional Work Study - Peer Guide

Arkansas State University Beebe

Beebe, AR • On-site

$11/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Institutional Work Study - Peer Guide
Classification Title
Campus Location
ASU Beebe
Job Description
The One-Stop is seeking (6) Institutional Work Study students at 15 hours each per week for the Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 terms. Duties include:
  • Assist students with the enrollment process from application, financial aid navigation, advising and all other involved offices/processes
  • Assist with answering the phone, walk-in traffic, and other office duties as needed
  • Assist new students during the summer orientation events

Salary
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of the college enrollment process; office experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Salary or Salary Range
$11.00 per hour
Physical Activities
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hand to finger, handle, or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Talk or Hear
Taste or smell
Physical Exertion
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
More than 100 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
Vision Requirements
Does this position have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.
Posting Detail Information
Background Check Statement
This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.
Background Check Requirements
ASU Beebe EEO Statement
Posting Number
S5782017
Open Date
07/29/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran's Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran's Preference section of the application for specific proof.
Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.
U.S. Department of Labor
  • Know Your Rights https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf

  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf(English) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf (Spanish)

  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf