Precollege Student Outreach Assistant

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 $14.70 (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 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: $16.00

Transferable Skill Development 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 and activity preparation

10% Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-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

* Students 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  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 P12208SE

Number of Vacancies 20 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/01/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/30/2026 Posting Date 07/01/2025 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/30/2026 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:
India Sloat at

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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  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

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