Visual Media Adviser

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 24 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 11 Jun 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Department Exprientl Learning/Activ (MSE)
Position Title Coordinator-Academic Program
Job Title Visual Media Adviser
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
Experiential Learning & Activities is seeking a Visual Media Adviser. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Orange Media Network (OMN) Visual Media Adviser (“Adviser”) works within the Experiential Learning & Activities (ELA) organization. The Adviser will advise, guide, train, and provide feedback to students creating visual media across all media platforms at Orange Media Network (OMN), the student media organization at Oregon State University. At OMN, we strive to lead the field of college media by elevating diverse student voices through innovative, accessible hands-on media and leadership experiences that challenge views, engage the community and celebrate resilience.
The Adviser operates from an equity lens, prioritizing equity in the workplace and when working with the OSU community. They create an environment that leverages the strengths of student staff, promotes synergy and teamwork, empowers the students, and challenges all team members to learn and grow. The Adviser serves as a subject matter expert on visual media.
This position requires a dynamic, responsive, caring leader capable of prioritizing tasks, adapting to changes, working independently, and supporting the needs of students without taking away their autonomy and decision-making abilities.
About ELA:
At ELA, we believe that every student should be able to find belonging and creatively express themselves so they can reach their true potential and make valuable contributions to their communities and the world around them. As the hub for student organizations, media, and creative expression, ELA provides resources, advising and media platforms that helps students of all identities create activities, share stories and build communities that reflect their passions, cultures and lived experiences. ELA comprises of Clubs & Orgs, Orange Media Network (OMN), and the OSU Program Council (OSUPC). ELA is a department of the Student Experiences & Engagement organization within the Division of Student Affairs.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
65% ADVISING, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND ASSESSMENT
25% LEADERSHIP
10% ADDITIONALS DUTIES
What You Will Need
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communications, or other fields relevant to position duties.
  • 2+ years of full-time, professional media experience creating content for magazines, newspapers, or websites
  • Demonstrated experience using newsroom-related design and photo software.
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional settings.
  • Demonstrated experience with advising or supervising others.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and judgment, in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience in producing content in modern multimedia platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience successfully managing multiple, competing priorities.


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 University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
  • 5+ years of full-time, professional journalism experience in any combination of: newspaper, magazine, online and long-form radio and long-form TV.
  • Demonstrated experience packaging multiple media formats for effective story telling.
  • Demonstrated experience in any combination of the following:
    • Page designer
    • Graphics designer
    • Data visualization
    • Interactive digital graphics
    • Videography
    • Photography
    • Social media engagement growth

  • Experience using a content management system (e.g., SNO, Wordpress) to create user interactivity and engagement
  • Experience teaching or advising college journalists.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
  • Travel to and from meeting & event venues is required.
  • This position works in a work area that may include frequent interruptions and activity.
  • Often lift or carry objects weighing up to 30 pounds and pushing or pulling carts weighing up to 30 pounds.
  • Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time.
  • Evening hours required. Occasional weekend duties.
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $51,072- $86,904
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/131841

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P08092UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 08/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 05/22/2024
Full Consideration Date 06/04/2024
Closing Date 06/11/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 4, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Website portfolio
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
Amy Reynolds
[email protected]
541-737-1053
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.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .

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