Transient - PPRL Outbound Phone Survey Researcher

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Job Posting Title:

Transient - PPRL Outbound Phone Survey Researcher

Position Type:

Transient (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Department:

LSUAM MC - Reilly Center - Ops - PPRL Call Center (Dyrel Treadwell (00001392))

Work Location:

Manship School Research Facility

Pay Grade:

Temporary

Job Description:

The PPRL Outbound Phone Survey Researcher position involves interviewing people via telephone and accurately entering responses into a computer-based data collection system. The questions typically involve a variety of business, health, political and economic issues. This job is relatively low stress, as it requires sitting, dialing phone numbers, data entry, and interacting with people on the phone.

This is a remote job. You will perform this job entirely off-site at your home.

This job posting is for an out-bound call center. We do not receive any incoming calls.

Personal Requirements for this job include:

Basic computer knowledge

Basic typing skills

Must have acceptable reading and pronunciation skills

Must be friendly, outgoing and have a conversational tone of voice

You must have a clear speaking voice and be able to communicate well over the phone

Must be able to follow set procedures including the ability to read scripts verbatim

Must have some previous retail or customer service experience

All applicants must include a resume.

Home Requirements for this job include:

A relatively up-to-date home computer

A strong Ethernet/broadband internet connection at home

A headset w/ microphone that can plug into your home computer

A quiet homework environment with minimal interruptions

The hours available are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturdays & Sundays 10am to 9pm.

You do not have to work every day listed above, or every hour listed above, but the minimum shift length is 3 hours. As a reminder, the job pays $12.50/hr. You can work as little as you want as long as your shift length is at least 3 hours.

The position requires a minimum commitment of at least 12 hours per week, with a maximum of no more than 20 hours per week.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a current resume.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dyrel Treadwell at [email protected]

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

August 31, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 31, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu . For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.