Peer Educator

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 23 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 07 Apr 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Peer Educator
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 three part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Peer Educator positions for Student Organizations & Activities at Oregon State University (OSU).
Student Organizations & Activities provides administrative support to the recognized student organization program on the Corvallis campus, including recognition, training & education, process/procedure management, event planning, organization development and fiscal management.  Peer Educators serve as members of SOA team and work closely with professional staff, Lead Peer Educators, Fiscal Specialists, and the Media & Marketing Specialists to support the work of recognized student organizations at OSU. For the 2024-25 school year, we are seeking students who will think critically, creatively, and openly in a team-based environment. 
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 help students of all identities create activities, share stories and build communities that reflect their passions, cultures and lived experiences. ELA comprises Student Organizations & Activities – Clubs & Orgs and the OSU Program Council (OSUPC) – and Orange Media Network (OMN). ELA is a department of the Student Experiences and Engagement organization within the Division of Student Affairs. 
Position Duties
Student Organization Support & Administration (90%) 
  • Support administrative processes and communication related to the support of clubs, including annual recognition, development of new clubs, training and development, and navigation of campus resources.  
  • Maintain regular office hours to assist in the facilitation of day-to-day tasks and to facilitate general office duties like answering phone calls and emails. 
  • Provide one-on-one consultations to provide general information, referrals, coaching, or education. 
  • Assist clubs with the completion of the new club creation process.  
  • Assist clubs with the completion and submission of activity reports and review and evaluate activity plans.  
  • Support the development & maintenance of educational tools, trainings, and tutorials for clubs.  
  • Attend and support RSO Grant funded events as needed with items like specific event needs, hand stamping, card swiping, keeping head count, food production, or serving of food.  


 
Other Position Responsibilities 10%) 
  • May be asked to serve on a committee or workgroup within SOA, ELA, or SEE.  
  • Work to learn, enhance, and promote diversity and social justice.  
  • Represent the functional area and ELA/SEE to OSU and Corvallis community.  
  • Uphold the values of SOA, ELA, and SEE.  
  • Participate in signature SEE-wide events and programming each term.  
  • Engage in ongoing professional development and community building.  
  • Complete other administrative tasks as needed.  
  • Assist in the review of funding requests as needed.  
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
  • Experience working collaboratively as a part of a team.  
  • Ability to organize work, manage time, and follow through on tasks in a self-directed environment.  
  • Desire or interest in working with a variety of organizations and people from diverse cultures, communication styles, histories, and team structures.  
  • Must be enrolled for at least 6 academic credits (undergraduates) or 3 academic credits (graduates) at Oregon State University or an affiliated institution (like Linn-Benton Community College) throughout employment.  
  • Must be a currently enrolled student at OSU or an affiliated institution, in good standing for the term prior to selection and during the entire period of employment, maintaining a cumulative GPA at minimum or above of 2.0 undergrads, 3.0 graduate students.  
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Previous experience working for any of the units in SEE.  
  • Experience in leadership activities, student organizations, community service, and/or outreach activities.  
  • Experience engaging traditionally underrepresented social identities (i.e. Race, Gender Identity, Sexual orientation, or Ability).  
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.  
  • Knowledge of or experience with event/program planning or project management.  
  • Demonstrated knowledge of PC software, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere), as well as cloud-based resources like Box, Drive, SharePoint, and Canva. 
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
  • Term of employment is September 9, 2024 through June 15, 2025; opportunities to work before this date may be available.  
  • Fall Training September 9-September 13, 2024, and September 24, 2024 is required of all staff.  
  • Winter Training January 11, 2025 is required of all staff. 
  • Expected to work an average of 10-20 hours per week.  
  • Expected to work evening and weekend hours, as required, to support campus programming.  
  • Required to attend weekly staff meetings, supervisory meetings, and committee or work group meetings.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P10818SE
Number of Vacancies 3
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/17/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 03/04/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 04/07/2024
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:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Katelynn Avallone at [email protected].

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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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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