Oregon State University

Job Title College of Science Tour Ambassador 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 4 part-time (a maximum of 10 hours per week) College of Science Ambassador positions for recruiting new students at Oregon State University (OSU).

College of Science (COS) Ambassadors are current undergraduate students who represent COS through a variety of prospective undergraduate student recruitment events within the College of Science. COS Ambassadors conduct prospective student visit program components including campus COS tours, student panels, group visits, represent COS during recruitment events and large visit programs, and work weekly office hours in the College of Science. Student employees can work within a range of hours (5-10 hours/week) that is flexible with and supports their academic priorities. There are opportunities for COS Ambassadors to participate in off-campus recruitment events and/or multicultural-focused recruitment events.

Successful candidates enjoy working with people, have a wide range of life experiences and an eagerness to promote Oregon State University and the College of Science to prospective students and their families. COS Ambassadors receive ample and ongoing training to prepare them to be successful in this job.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Position Duties

• Conduct guided on-campus tours – tours are outdoors throughout the year in all types of weather
• Must have availability to conduct a tour Monday through Friday between 12:30 and 2:30 at least 2 times a week.
• Staff the COS tour desk and correspond with prospective students regarding visit opportunities.
• Answer questions via email and phone from prospective students, family members and others interested in Oregon State University and COS.
• Assist with COS recruitment activities/programs including large campus visit programs (Beaver Open House, Orange & Black Days, Juntos Family Day, etc.) and group tours. Some Saturdays may be required.
• Interact with other OSU ambassador groups
• Have opportunities to work with COS marketing efforts to promote science at Oregon State University
• Have opportunities to travel off-campus for recruitment events and/or participate in multicultural-focused recruitment events.
• Students may drive Motor Pool vehicles for recruitment or visit programs (not required for all)

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

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively and positively represent the College of Science
• Must be enrolled at OSU in a College of Science major
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• Exhibit leadership, commitment, initiative, dependability, discipline and self-confidence

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 24 months.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Possess well-rounded academic and co-curricular experiences

Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Number P10982SE Number of Vacancies 4 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/06/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 04/26/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 05/10/2024 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 including major and any options or minors, current academic standing, GPA, expected graduation term/year, any work experience, campus and community involvement, internships and/or study abroad experiences as applicable.

2. A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. Please address why you chose to attend OSU and the College of Science, why you are interested in being a COS Ambassador and what you hope to gain from this experience. Please share any special qualities and/or work experience you will bring to the College of Science and the COS Ambassador program.

For additional information please contact: Dr. Carol McKiel at carol.mckiel@oregonstate.edu.

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.

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 24 months.

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.