Ecampus Student Ambassador - Engineering

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Remote; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Division of Ecampus is hiring a part-time Engineering Student Ambassador to join OSU Ecampus and expand access to OSU’s online education for engineering students wherever they are.

You will build relationships with prospective engineering students, help them envision possibilities, and connect them with people and resources to support their success. The role emphasizes outreach via phone, email, text, live chat, and video meetings.

Qualifications

• 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 USCIS. A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
• Must be currently enrolled as an Engineering major.
• Current Ecampus student.
• Completed at least one term.
• A demonstrable commitment to inclusive excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal experience as an Ecampus student and field questions covering topics including admissions, academic programs, financial aid, enrollment procedures and defer to other Ecampus staff when unable to answer prospective student questions.
• Understand prospective engineering student needs and connect them with appropriate university resources.
• Complete a high volume of targeted outreach, while meeting deadlines, through phone, email, text, live chat, and video appointments.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach conducted with prospective engineering students and follow-up activities in CRM systems.
• Represent Oregon State University when presenting virtual information sessions, webinars, and recruitment events.

Job description

Department: Division of Ecampus

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

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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq.

Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

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 (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) engineering student ambassador position for the Division of Ecampus at Oregon State University (OSU). The Division of Ecampus is a growing, innovative, and collaborative organization with a commitment to providing high-quality online education. The division extends Oregon State University’s exceptional learning experiences including microcredentials, certificates, and degrees available to students throughout Oregon and around the world.

The division includes Ecampus, offering over 130 online and hybrid degree programs; the Ecampus Research Unit (ECRU), conducting and supporting original research in online teaching and learning; the Corporate and Workforce Education Unit (CWE), creating pathways for learners employed by collaborators in business and government; the Open Educational Resources Unit (OER), aiding faculty in adopting open course materials; and the Alternative Credential Unit (ACU), developing short-form educational opportunities.

We are looking for an Ecampus Student Ambassador - Engineering to Join OSU Ecampus and help expand access to an Oregon State University education for engineering students wherever they are. As a nationally recognized leader in online education, Ecampus connects students with the academic excellence, resources, and support of Oregon State while creating flexible pathways for learners balancing education with work, family, military service, geographic location, and other responsibilities.

In this role, you will make a meaningful difference at the beginning of that journey building relationships with prospective engineering students, helping them envision what is possible, and connecting them with the people and resources that can help them succeed.

Position Duties

Provide personal experience as an Ecampus student and field questions covering topics including admissions, academic programs, financial aid, enrollment procedures and defer to other Ecampus staff when unable to answer prospective student questions.

Understand prospective engineering student needs and connect them with appropriate university resources.

Complete a high volume of targeted outreach, while meeting deadlines, through phone, email, text, live chat, and video appointments.

Maintain accurate records of outreach conducted with prospective engineering students and follow-up activities in CRM systems.

Represent Oregon State University when presenting virtual information sessions, webinars, and recruitment events.

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, Professionalism, Equity & Inclusion, Career & Self Development.

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.

• Must be currently enrolled as an Engineering major.
• Current Ecampus student.
• Completed at least one term.
• A demonstrable commitment to inclusive excellence.

Working Conditions/Schedule

• Part-time
• Fully remote
• Max of 24 hours per week

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-11-09

Anticipated End Date:

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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. Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

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