The office of Enrollment Services is seeking to hire and train Peer Mentors who will work to provide resources and information around basic financial literacy to the OSU-Cascades Community. Peer Mentors will provide one-on-one paying for college/budgeting student meetings, serving at first point of contact at the Enrollment Services front desk, answering walk-in and telephone questions, providing information and referrals, assisting with presentations and workshops. Peer mentors will assist incoming families and students on their college finances. This unique experience will build in professional development and team building opportunities as well.

Training for this position will take place during fall term, participating in comprehensive paying for college and financial literacy training; there will be on-going training throughout the academic year as well. Peer Mentors will utilize their skills and knowledge to educate their peers and families on all topics related to financial health and readiness. They will meet one-on-one, provide workshops & presentations, and other special financial literacy related tasks.

Future Peer Mentors must understand that there is a lot to learn and a lot of training that will be on-going throughout your tenure. New hires will need to be an independent worker, fast learner, interested and excited about the topic, and a team player.

This position is located at OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon.

● Greet visitors, answer walk-in and telephone questions for students, faculty, and staff and provide information and referrals. Uses discretion for confidential information.

● Support Enrollment Services related projects and tasks, such as communication plans, event promotion, self-study modules, social media, etc.

● Participate in extensive and on-going training and professional development related to financial literacy, as well as mentoring best-practices.

● Attend and participate in paid weekly meetings and training.

● Conduct one-on-one peer mentor advising appointments on paying for college with current and prospective students and their families.

● Provide financial literacy presentations and workshops to the OSU-Cascades community.

● Help to organize and facilitate financial literacy events and projects, including the preparation of related documents and materials.

● When hired we will set a weekly meeting time where students will participate in team bonding and building activities. Continued training and professional development will be implemented during this time.

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.

● Available to meet the requirements outlined below under Working Conditions/Work Schedule.

● Basic office skills (answering the phone, conversing via email, scheduling appointments, online data entry).

● Technological proficiency utilizing computers and working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and virtual workspaces (Google Suite, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

● Highly responsible, self-starter, with a willingness to learn new systems and tools.

● Highly organized with an attention to detail and time management.

● Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

● Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent OSU-Cascades with maturity and professionalism.

● A passion for financial literacy and a sincere care for student success.

● Dependable, with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team, as well as independently.

● Accuracy and attention to detail

● Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

● Excellent customer service skills

● Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.

Prior experience working one-on-one or presenting/providing workshops.

Work schedule can vary, but the student worker will be required to work approximately 10-20 hours per week depending on schedules and need each term. Financial Readiness Peer Mentors will need to be available for paid weekly staff meetings. Additional hours outside of this will be spent working through CAFE financial literacy modules and supporting the front desk. Once students begin peer-to-peer appointments, those will take place each week during regular business hours. We can work together to find a schedule that works for you.

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

● A Resume

● A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Katelyn Finn at katelyn.finn@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.

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