Language Analyst

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Job Posting Title:

WAE - Language Analyst

Position Type:

Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department:

LSUAM HSS - D4 Child Language Lab (Janna B Oetting (00011057))

Work Location:

B0068 William B. Hatcher Hall

Pay Grade:

Temporary

Job Description:

Employee will analyze complex language samples of high-risk children in mother-child play in low-income neighborhoods. 

Job Responsibilities:

80% - Assisting with the transcription and analysis of language samples

15% - Scoring existing language assessments and data management.

5% - Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related field

Degree substitute: LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

July 21, 2026

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

November 21, 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.

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