Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Precollege Student Outreach Assistant

Appointment Type
Student Employee

Job Location
Corvallis

Position Appointment Percent
100

Appointment Basis
12

Pay Method
Hourly

Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date
Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
$14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate
$21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill 20 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week during academic breaks) Student Outreach Assistant (Peer Mentor) positions for the Department of Precollege Programs at Oregon State University (OSU).
Students will mentor K-12 students during Campus Field Trips, STEM Academy programs, Beaver Hangout sessions, iINVENT sessions and/or other Precollege Programs. Students will support a wide range of youth outreach activities designed to increase college access and academic preparation for Oregon's youth. Students may perform functions or duties that regularly require interaction with minors in a private setting or without direct supervision on-site.
Will act as an ambassador and representative for both OSU and Precollege Programs at all times.
Anticipated Hourly Rate: $15.00
Position Duties

40%

• Helping students during activities or classes

40%

• Connecting with students, sharing personal stories and encouraging them to pursue higher education

10%

• In-office tasks such as paperwork ad activity preparation

10%

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications

• Student should be self-directed and motivated and able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Must be flexible to do a variety of tasks that may arise.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OAR 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Experience working with youth is desired.
• Preference will go to a student with demonstrated leadership skills and with experience in the youth education fields.
• Students who can effectively communicate STEM subjects with K-12 students, as well as teachers and faculty, preferred for some positions.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills a plus.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P10211SE

Number of Vacancies
20

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/01/2023

Anticipated Appointment End Date
06/30/2024

Posting Date
08/23/2023

Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
06/30/2024

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Samuel Loftus at samuel.loftus@oregonstate.edu
Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check requirement.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.