What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategist position at Oregon State University?
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Strategist
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent
100%
Appointment Basis
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
14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (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 four part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Strategist position for the Academic Success Center at Oregon State University (OSU).
Strategists are student employees who support OSU students on their path to academic success by...
- asking questions to understand students' academic goals and challenges
- answering questions
- making referrals to campus resources
- sharing learning strategies and tools
- helping students communicate with faculty and fellow students
- and more!
When it comes to learning and academic success in college, there's no one-size-fits-all strategy. Everyone has unique strengths, talents, and needs. At the Academic Success Center (ASC) , we believe in each student's ability to set goals and decide their best path towards achieving those goals. The ASC includes a number of programs and offerings, including drop-in support (Strategist program), Academic Coaching, Supplemental Instruction (group study tables), workshops, ALS 116 : Academic Success (2-credit course), and our online Learning Corner.
Conversations with Strategists happen in our bustling Waldo 125 drop-in space, via Live Chat on our website, over the phone, and through email communication. Each Strategist works in the Academic Success Center in Waldo 125 for approximately 6-12 hours per week depending on their schedule and desired work hours. Paid training will begin in spring 2025, and regular shifts will begin in fall 2025. Successful candidates are expected to work throughout the entire 2025-2026 academic year.
Support and Compensation : Strategists' wages start at $15.15 per hour, and they receive annual pay increases. Strategists receive substantial paid training before starting the role and attend paid weekly staff meetings to discuss various topics and problem solve collectively as a team. Employees also get many opportunities to build additional transferrable skills throughout employment at the ASC depending on their unique interests.
Position Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here :
High School student : Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
Additional Required Qualifications
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Double-Application Option : The Academic Success Center is currently accepting applications for Strategists and Academic Coaches.
Candidates who choose to apply to both the Academic Coach and Strategist positions will only need to complete one (1) initial interview for both positions.
Please contact anna.bentley@oregonstate.edu or woodros.wolford@oregonstate.edu if you have questions about either of these roles. To learn more about the physical space that we work in, feel free to visit Waldo 125 Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm and talk with a current student employee.
Optional Supplemental Question Support : In addition to reaching out to the Academic Success Center, OSU has other excellent resources that can support the job application process. For resume and supplemental question support and feedback, visit the Undergrad Research & Writing Studio on the main floor of the Valley Library, submit your documents online for written feedback , or visit the Career Development Center online or as you enter the Kerr Administration Building.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P11828SE
Number of Vacancies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
04 / 14 / 2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
02 / 17 / 2025
Full Consideration Date
03 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date
10 / 01 / 2025
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 :
For additional information please contact : Anna Bentley at anna.bentley@oregonstate.edu
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.
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