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Intermittent Worker (Telephone Interviewer)

  • 509432
  • Main Campus - Starkville, MS
  • Mississippi - Main Campus
  • 190300 - Social Science Research
  • Intermittent Worker
  • Intermittent Worker
  • Opening on: Jun 24 2025
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Position Function:

Part time telephone interviewer will collect scientific data using a computer assisted telephone interviewing system in the Survey Research unit of the Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University.

Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

Salary Grade:  UC

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Social Science Research Center is a 75 year old organization with a fully developed interdisciplinary program. For more information please visit our website at www.ssrc.msstate.edu

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Part time telephone interviewer will collect scientific date using a computer assisted telephone interviewing system in the Survey Research Unit of the Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University.

Minimum Qualifications:

Interviewers need basic computer/typing skills and have a good communication skills, be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent must be able to work weekends and evenings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Good communication skills, basic computer/typing skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. No or very limited physical effort required. Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.

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