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Job Title DCE Communications Representative 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 seven part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Communications Representative positions with Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE) at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Communications Representative (CR) creates and manages communication to promote the Cultural Resource Centers (CRCs) and/or their initiatives and programs. Students in this position will focus communication and marketing efforts to address the needs of their community in the following areas: academic success, social justice, leadership, identity development, community & belonging, and well-being. This may be done through social media, listservs, newsletters, publications, video, photography, and other forms of communication.
Position Duties The Communications Representative (CR) creates and manages communication to promote the Cultural Resource Centers (CRCs) and/or their initiatives and programs. Students in this position will focus communication and marketing efforts to address the needs of their community in the following areas: academic success, social justice, leadership, identity development, community & belonging, and well-being. This may be done through social media, listservs, newsletters, publications, video, photography, and other forms of communication.
- Manage and engage with applicable social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter
- For example: event promotion, posts representing center or community topics, and sharing culturallyrelevant news stories, etc.
- Compose marketing materials for and manage digital communication platforms, such as university listservs, newsletters, and publications.
- For example: regular promotional newsletters, annual zines, writing scripts for videos, etc.
- Create and maintain a sense of community and belonging for oncampus, offcampus and ECampus students.
- For example: spotlighting and celebrating underrecognized community members, raising awareness of less visible identity groups, engaging with community members to see what is most relevant for them, etc.
- Compile and share resources pertaining to the areas of academic success and wellbeing.
- For example: collaborating with departments such as the Academic Success Center, Student Health Services, and Counseling & Psychological Services.
- Coordinate promotional efforts for events related to their center or initiative
- For example: coordinating photography and videography for pre and post event promotion.
- Work with DCE professional staff & affiliated marketing partners for mentorship, skills development, and training on OSU branding guidelines.
- May include: regular 1:1 trainings, working out of other DCE spaces, and attending skillsbuilding workshops.
- Gain consent to use individuals' voices and images in DCE communications and maintain records.
- For example: using lanyards to identify when people do not want their photo taken, informing people how their voice or image will be used, maintaining records of photo and video release forms, etc.
- Engage oneself and others in mutual learning on identity development and social justice.
- For example: learning about and sharing information on social justice topics pertinent to the community, promoting ways to be active on social issues, and understanding the impact of the use of the voices and images of members of marginalized groups at a predominantly white university.
- Manage outreach efforts for the CRC and/or initiative and participate in efforts collaboratively with other DCE areas.
- For example: assisting with tabling for the center at universitywide events, supporting outreach during Welcome Week, assist with center tours and presentations, etc.
Other responsibilities as assigned by professional staff
- Attend mandatory scheduled trainings
- Such as Fall Training (tentatively early September), ongoing training sessions, weekly staff meetings, and other professional development
- Equipment training workshops conducted by Orange Media Network
- Obtain FERPA certification and complete necessary trainings in a timely manner
- Complete daily center tasks & needs as identified by staff
- May also involve focusing efforts on specialized projects based on needs of the center and/or initiative.
- May occasionally require evening and weekend hours
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.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated experience with common social media platforms
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and prioritize tasks
- Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to historically underrepresented and/or marginalized groups on campus
- Demonstrated ability in managing or moderating non-personal social media accounts.
- For example: student organizations, business, community, promotional accounts / pages / channels etc.
- Proficiency in image and/or video editing.
- i.e. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, social media videos, etc.
- Demonstrated involvement with historically underrepresented and/or marginalized groups on campus
- For example: attending/volunteering cultural events, membership in affiliated organizations (student or departmental), attending social justice retreats etc.
- Knowledge of community needs, experience of belonging & understanding of issues impacting community.
- Knowledge of who is visible and not visible in respective communities.
- Knowledge of written and visual communication styles and community stereotypes.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P10718SE Number of Vacancies 7 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/09/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/13/2025 Posting Date 02/19/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 03/24/2024 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
For additional information please contact: Cassady Gilroy at cassady.gilroy@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.
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