COS Student Peer Advisor

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University invites applications for a part-time Student Peer Advisor in the College of Science. The role supports COS students in the Science Success Center, assisting with onboarding, student events, and resource referrals to improve the student experience.

Peer Advisors typically collaborate with team members and university departments, developing communication, teamwork and professionalism skills while fostering inclusive environments.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to fostering inclusive environments
• Ability to be resourceful and take initiative

Responsibilities

• Staff the Science Success Center
• Provide direct peer-to-peer support in navigating OSU
• Host and plan student events for College of Science students
• Make appropriate referrals and connect students to resources
• Promote student success and community-building through direct support advocacy
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with peers and university departments

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Job description

Department:

College of Science - Admin

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For additional information please contact: Gabs James 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

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Peer Advisor position for the College of Science at Oregon State University (OSU).

College of Science (COS) Peer Advisors work to enhance the level of care and sense of belonging of STEM students at OSU. They contribute to the mission in the Science Success Center and foster a welcoming and helpful environment for students.

COS Peer Advisors are often students with a variety of experiences and interests who are willing to collaborate with our team, to participate in meaningful work serving current students, onboarding new students and improving current student experience in the College of Science.

Position Duties

• Staff the Science Success Center
• Provide direct peer-to-peer support in navigating OSU
• Host and plan student events for College of Science students
• Make appropriate referrals and connect students to resources
• Promote student success and community-building through direct support advocacy
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the Peer Advisor team as well as university/college departments, faculty, staff, and administrators

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-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.

Required

• Strong communication skills
• A commitment to fostering inclusive environments
• Ability to be resourceful and take initiative

Preferred

• Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment
• Be comfortable presenting to audiences of all sizes
• Experience with clubs and/or research, internships experience, or study abroad
• Ability to reprioritize responsibilities and adapt to changing circumstances
• Be a current undergraduate with a major in the College of Science Completed at least two terms at Oregon State University

Working Conditions/Schedule:

• Office environment, normally 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
• Can sometimes include after hours or weekend event hours.

Salary Range:

15.55 - 22.50

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-21