This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) TRIO SSS Peer Mentor position for the Cascade campus at Oregon State University (OSU) located in Bend, Oregon.

As a Peer Mentor, you will shadow existing peer mentors, attend TRIO events, and attend weekly staff meetings to successfully learn the skills needed to become a successful Peer Mentor.

TRIO SSS Peer Mentors will support TRIO’s effort to facilitate a successful college transitional experience for the incoming SSS Summer Bridge cohort. Peer Mentors will be working with new SSS participants during the Summer Bridge Program, as well as the remainder of the academic year. SSS Peer Mentors will help create a welcoming environment and familiarize SSS participants with college life. They will help the incoming SSS cohort adapt socially and academically, as well as monitor any adjustment issues. Peer Mentors will help the new SSS participants navigate college life at Oregon State University – Cascades by providing the student with information about available resources on campus, orienting them to the expectations of an institution of higher education, and encouraging participation in all SSS activities and events. It is required that the TRIO SSS Peer Mentors participate in all SSS planned peer mentoring activities.

Hiring will be based on need. We may not be actively looking for employees the entire time this posting is up, however, we encourage you to apply and you will be considered for the next available opening.

Peer Mentors will shadow existing Peer Mentors and attend staff meetings/training to learn the following tasks before becoming a Peer Mentor:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

*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.

Must hold second-year student status or above.

A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

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

● A Resume

● A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Amy Chen at amy.chen@osucascades.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 requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.