Precollege Student Outreach Assistant

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Precollege Programs seeks up to 20 part-time Precollege Student Outreach Assistants in Corvallis to support campus tours, STEM activities, Q&A panels and more. You will develop public speaking, communication, leadership and teamwork skills while working with a collaborative team of Outreach Assistants and gain experience in equity and inclusion.

The role requires enrollment as a student and offers flexible hours up to 24 per week; includes safety clearances and a focus

Qualifications

• Enrollment in 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.
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in high school or home-schooling program.
• Undergrad/internship: 6 credit hours per term; Undergrad international: 12 credit hours/term; Graduate: 5 credit hours/term.
• Graduate international: 9 credit hours/term; USCIS course-load rules may apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus tours for visiting students, share your own story and encourage youth to consider attending college.
• Develop curriculum, maintain social media, and organize materials.
• Build professionalism through communication and office skills.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Career & Self Development

Public speaking

Equity & inclusion

Education

Enrollment in a school or program

Credit hours requirements (term-by-term)

Job description

Department:

Precollege Programs

For additional information please contact: India Sloat at [e-mail]

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 20 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Precollege Student Outreach Assistant for the Department of Precollege Programs at Oregon State University (OSU).

Students will support a range of outreach activities designed to introduce youth to Oregon State University. These activities include campus tours, STEM activities, Q and A panels, and more.

Students will work with a great team of Outreach Assistants to support Precollege Programs while developing your own skills in public speaking, communication, leadership, teamwork, equity and inclusion.

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, Teamwork, Leadership, Career & Self Development

Position Duties:

• Lead campus tours for visiting students, share your own story and encourage young people to consider attending college.
• Work with others to develop curriculum, maintain social media, and organize materials.
• Build professionalism through communication and office skills.

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 Qualifications:

• Students should be self-directed and motivated to adapt to changing circumstances
• Must be flexible to do a variety of tasks that may arise

Additional Required Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in youth education fields
• Effectively communicate STEM subjects with K-12 students, teachers and faculty
• Bilingual skills a plus

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Job occurs on Oregon State campus in Corvallis. Requires a lot of walking around campus. Must be able to lift and carry 30lbs. Duties also include office work.

Salary Range:

16.00

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-10-09