Chemistry Support Assistant

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 17 Oct 2022

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Chemistry Support 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
Min Hourly Rate $13.50 (Standard); $12.50 (Non-Urban); $14.75 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $20.40 (Standard); $19.90 (Non-Urban); $20.90 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Support Assistant position for the Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Department of Chemistry is looking for a talented and creative journalism/digital media, who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled in the art of storytelling and crafting thought-provoking communications. In this position, you will produce content for print, digital and social media channels and gain hands on experience.
You will write about a wide range of topics such as: science student activities, faculty and student profiles, academic programs, groundbreaking research in chemistry, events, scholarships, and anything that will engage readers while raising the visibility and impact of Chemistry. The Editorial and Content Intern will work in our cool marketing space in Kidder Hall and learn from our award-winning creative team of designers and writers in the dean’s office. We are looking for a currently enrolled OSU student who is self-motivated and takes initiative to craft story ideas.
Position Duties
  • Write and research interesting stories for our website and newsletters
  • Identify photos and graphics to complement stories
  • Proofread stories for grammatical errors and OSU/Associated Press Style
  • Adhere to the OSU’s brand, tone, voice and style as well as best practices
  • Consult with our team to assess copy needs, audiences and objectives
  • Able to manage your own projects
  • Learn team-building and collaboration skills
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
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • A strong understanding of journalism and news writing
  • Detail oriented, consistently meet deadlines and produce high quality work
  • Highly organized with ability to multitask
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Strong preference for current OSU student
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Anticipated 20 hours per week.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P09158SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/24/2022
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 09/26/2022
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 10/17/2022
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 Writing Sample


For additional information please contact: Luanne Johnson at [email protected]
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
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.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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