Student Researcher – Amazon Store

Definition of Class

The student assistant will join a research team collecting data on corporate CEOs and Boards of Directors. This work supports the maintenance of the world's largest database of CEO departures-used by researchers worldwide in management, finance, and accounting. The database tracks the dates of CEO departures and compiles related media coverage to help researchers analyze stock market reactions, executive compensation decisions, and staffing trends. It has been downloaded nearly 9,000 times but requires continual updates and maintenance. The student assistant will work closely with faculty researchers, with all work conducted in-person at the Entrepreneurship Center (Conner 10) during regular business hours.

Examples of Work Performed

• Collect data from online news sources based on guidance from supervising researchers
• Accurately document findings in the database
• Follow established protocols to ensure data quality and consistency

• Currently enrolled student able to work in the office regularly (1-2 days per week, 3-5 hours per session)
• Mature, detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to multitask
• Quick learner with a positive, "can-do" attitude
• Accounting major preferred
• Expected graduation date of Spring 2026 or later
• Relevant internship or work experience preferred

This positions pays $13.50/ hour

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Nearest Major Market: Oxford Mississippi