CEOAS Student Outreach Ambassador

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking five part-time Student Outreach Ambassadors for the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. These ambassadors will represent the College at events, assist with recruitment, and provide community engagement. This role offers professional development opportunities through teamwork and communication skills enhancement.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements.
• Must have attended OSU for at least 3 terms.

Responsibilities

• Assist with College recruitment & marketing and student services.
• Represent the College at events and programs.
• Talk to prospective students and families.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences major

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

For additional information please contact: Dawn Gaid at [e-mail]

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

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

Position Information

Job Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Student Employee

Job Location

Position Appointment Percent

Position Appointment Percent 100

Appointment Basis

Appointment Basis 12

Pay Method

Pay Method Hourly

Pay Period

Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate

Min Hourly Rate $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate

Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill five part-time Student Outreach Ambassador positions for the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences ( CEOAS ) at Oregon State University ( OSU ).

Ambassadors represent the College at events and programs that support College recruitment & marketing and student services. Ambassadors assist with occasional on- and off campus functions and assist with CEOAS presentations and campus tours. These events and programming typically occur mid-September through mid-June (graduation), so there are not work expectations throughout summer except the week or two before fall term start.

These positions will be responsible for assisting in the promotion of educational activities and opportunities that are available through the College. The students in these positions will rely heavily on their own experience in their major, and in CEOAS and OSU broadly, as well as learning about the wide variety of activities and programs within the College. They will be asked to talk to prospective students and their families, the general public, alumni, and current CEOAS students. These positions will serve as the friendly, informed, and professional representatives of the undergraduate experience in the College. Ambassadors will serve as liaisons for current students, offering community engagement and student perspective.

Ambassador positions provide opportunities for work experience and professional development through improving communication, teamwork, and leadership skills; as recognition as a part of a team of respected student leaders. Incumbents in these positions positively contribute to the overall mission of OSU / CEOAS and will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of OSU , and CEOAS .

• 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

• Must be a College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences major (Climate Science, Geography & Geospatial Science, Geology, Environmental Sciences, or Oceanography) at OSU .
• Must have attended OSU for at least 3 terms (current in-progress term included), with at least one year remaining at OSU
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking communication skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate in a professional, positive, and friendly manner
• Ability to effectively present the positive attributes of Oregon State University, as well as the fields of Environmental Sciences, Geography and Geospatial Science, Geology, Oceanography, or Climate Science.
• Demonstrable dependability, punctuality, adaptability, and maturity. Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Ability to work in the week prior to fall term start
• Must be available and eligible to work in Corvallis as a student employee during fall, winter, and spring terms of the academic year (possible exception if doing term abroad and will be able to be in position for more than one year)
• Ability to listen effectively, be detail-oriented and proactive, and possess problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates self-initiative, self-discipline, self-confidence, and dependability.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

A flexible work schedule is required. Event, program, and support hours are not consistent from term-to-term or week-to-week. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Posting Number

Posting Number P12137SE

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 5

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/09/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/09/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

Closing Date 05/23/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

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: Dawn Gaid at [e-mail]

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

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Provide a brief narrative highlighting your path to, and time at, OSU and CEOAS. Think of this as a personalized elevator pitch for OSU and CEOAS, integrating your own story and experiences.

  (Open Ended Question)

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