OSU GO Student Peer Advisor

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Kerry Menn at [email protected]

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 three part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) OSU GO Student Peer Advisor for the Office of Global Opportunities at Oregon State University (OSU).

Peer advisors are champions of global learning, representing the Office of Global Opportunities (OSU GO) as enthusiastic advocates for education abroad. Through one-on-one peer advising sessions, presentations, and community events, they educate OSU students about the accessibility and transformative benefits of participating in OSU GO-approved programs.

Beyond outreach, peer advisors play a crucial role in supporting OSU GO’s initiatives by contributing to special projects and assisting with administrative tasks. They are encouraged to harness their unique skills and passions by proposing innovative ways to inspire students and amplify the value of education abroad across campus.

As essential members of the OSU GO team, peer advisors ignite curiosity and motivation, helping students explore and leverage the diverse opportunities for international experiences.

Position Duties:

• Provide Student Advising and Support: Conduct one-on-one advising sessions, guide students through education abroad opportunities and processes, and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Communicate and Engage with Stakeholders: Effectively communicate with students, parents, faculty, and the university community through multiple channels to promote understanding of education abroad programs.
• Conduct Outreach and Program Promotion: Represent and promote education abroad programs through presentations, classroom visits, tabling events, marketing initiatives, and student engagement activities.
• Manage Student Records and Administrative Processes: Utilize advising and university systems to process applications, maintain records, and ensure accurate and timely student support.
• Support Strategic Projects and Office Initiatives: Support staff-led projects that advance the office's mission, including course pre-articulation, educational resource development, webpage updates, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate and Contribute to Team Success Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development while working collaboratively to achieve department goals and continuously enhance knowledge and effectiveness

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, Leadership, 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 Qualifications:

• Interest in developing intercultural competence and engaging in global experiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail and adherence to step-by-step instructions.

• Integrity and confidentiality in handling student applications and documents.

• Engaging communication skills across written, public speaking, and interpersonal contexts.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers and staff members through email, Teams, and in-person conversations.

• Proficiency, or willingness to gain proficiency, with Microsoft Office, Canvas, Terra Dotta, Teams, Instagram/Social Media, Canva, and other digital tools.

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:

• Ability to serve in the position through the end of the 2027-28 academic year to support continuity in training, advising, and office projects.

• Ability to effectively articulate the benefits of education abroad.

• Demonstrated understanding of cross-cultural competence, gained through lived or international educational experiences.

• Strong campus connections with OSU academic units, student life, residential life, athletics, or other organizations.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

• The starting pay rate is $16.50 per hour with the possibility of raises contingent upon length of service and exemplary performance.
• Typical business hours are 9am - 5pm.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours are required to support student programming and outreach.
• Peer Advisors (excluding Ecampus students) will conduct in-person, on-campus work at work stations in a shared office area and therefore should expect potential distractions and interruptions.
• If physically able, employees may be asked to lift or carry event supplies, equipment, or materials weighing up to 25 pounds to/from outreach events.
• If physically able, employees will represent OSU GO at fairs or other outreach events which often require being active or standing for 1-3 hours and at times bending and crouching.
• This position will typically be performed in-person, with remote work approved for specific activities and situations.

• A student employee who needs accommodations for fully remote work (excluding Ecampus students) or continued flexibility around in-person work should consult with the Office of Equal Opportunity & Access (EOA) ([email protected] or 541-737-3556) and OSU Human Resources ([email protected] or 541-737-3103).

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