Student FExt Off Asst at Oregon State University in Corvallis

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Important Notifications: Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline. Current Employees: Do not apply via the OSU Career site. Instead, please login to your regular Workday account and visit the Jobs Hub to apply. - Department: FOR – Extension Forestry & Natural Resources Special Instructions to Applicants: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: A Resume A Cover Letter A supplemental document answering the following question: In 300 words or less, explain why environmental education is important for K-12 students and educators For additional information please contact: LeeAnn Mikkelson at Leeann.mikkelson@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. 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 1 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student FExt Off Asst for the FOR – Extension Forestry & Natural Resources at Oregon State University (OSU). The Oregon Natural Resources Education Program (ONREP) provides environmental education professional learning, resources, and support for PreK-12 educators across Oregon. This part-time student assistant position (10-15 hours per week) provides administrative, communication, research, and project support for ONREP. Responsibilities include maintaining records, supporting communications and program operations, improving workflows, and assisting with special projects. The position requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic work environment. The assistant will play a key role in enhancing statewide environmental education and will be a valued member of the ONREP team. The position allows for some autonomy in managing tasks and time and emphasizes a workplace culture built on trust, respect, and open communication, recognizing the balance between personal life, academic priorities, and professional responsibilities. https://onrep.forestry.oregonstate.edu/ Position Duties: Program & Office Support: Support professional development events and workshops Maintain and update records, inventories, and processes (digital and physical). Support workflow innovations and process improvements Assist with research projects and data compilation Perform data entry and word processing using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive Provide technical support including spreadsheet creation and editing Handle printing, archiving, shipping, and post-event document processing Communication: Communicate clearly and consistently with the ONREP team via in-person meetings, email, Microsoft Teams, and shared calendars/spreadsheets Communicate with facilitators, partners, and workshop participants via email and phone Other Duties: Perform work in the ONREP office and in the ONREP storage building/room Additional tasks and projects as needed 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, 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