Job Description
Position Details Position Information
Job Title Design for Social Impact 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 two part-time (a maximum of 10 hours per week) Ambassador positions for the Design for Social Impact (DSI) undergradaute certificate program at Oregon State University (OSU). Positions are open until filled and we'll be hiring for a late spring term start.
The DSI program is now accepting Ambassador applications. Ambassadors are current OSU students who host information sessions on campus, represent DSI at on-campus and off-campus recruiting and Alumni events, and connect with prospective DSI students and families.
DSI Ambassadors are paid employees. Hours vary, but a minimum of two hours per week (20 hours per term) can be expected. Most ambassadors work regular weekly hours as well as additional event hours throughout the term. Student work schedules are flexible each term.
Position Duties - Speaking to prospective students and their families about the DSI program
- Hosting information sessions about the DSI certificate for prospective students and their families, both in-person and virtually over Zoom
- Speaking to donors, alumni, and other partners of the DSI program about the student experience
- Answering e-mail and phone messages from prospective students and/or parents
- Attending various recruiting and alumni events as a DSI Ambassador
- Interacting with DSI families and students via Facebook, Instagram, and other social media
- Helping with planning and support of current student events
- Providing assistance in the DSI program for various tasks and coverages
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
- 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 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.
- Ambassadors must be available to work during the 2024-2025 academic year (including summer 2024)
- Ambassadors must be both professional and personable with clear and efficient communication skills
- Ambassadors must be reliable and dependable with the ability to manage their time and schedule effectively
- Ambassadors must be available to host at least one information session per week, which is approximately a 1-hour shift
- Ambassadors must make themselves available for as many of the OSU open house visit days and other recruiting events as possible (exceptions will be granted for class schedule conflicts and special circumstances)
- Ambassadors must be willing to attend additional events, which can be on campus, off-campus, or virtual over Zoom, and includes recruiting and alumni events
Preferred (Special) Qualifications Enrolled in the design for social impact undergradaute certificate
Fluent in Spanish to support bilingual recruitment session
Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P10993SE
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/15/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 05/01/2024
Full Consideration Date 05/10/2024
Closing Date 10/01/2024
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
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact:
Julie Tucker at
julie.tucker@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.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
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