Oregon State University is hiring: ASOSU Director of Marketing & Public Relation
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, United States, 97333
ASOSU Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- Please provide name, contact information, and relation to you. To maintain fairness, letters of recommendation will not be read by the hiring committee.
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
Position Information
Job Title
Job Title ASOSU Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Appointment Type
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location
Position Appointment Percent
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate
Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Director of Marketing & Public Relations for the Associated Students of Oregon State University ( ASOSU ) at Oregon State University ( OSU ).
The ASOSU Director of Marketing & Public Relations serves on the ASOSU President’s Public Relations Team to develop marketing materials and marketing plans for various ASOSU campaigns, initiatives, events, and programs with the goal of improving the visibility of ASOSU within the OSU campus and community. This includes supporting the ASOSU President and Vice President in the programming of ASOSU Public Relations Team, overseeing all marketing efforts, and working with Executive staff of the ASOSU President’s Public Relations Team to distribute materials through the various ASOSU social media platforms and will update and maintain these platforms to cultivate student engagement.
This role will directly supervise the members of the ASOSU Public Relations Team including the Graphic Design Coordinator, Campus Outreach Coordinator, and Social Media Coordinator.
Given the limited hours and timeline of ASOSU’s advocacy, these responsibilities (including those provided below) may be amended or vary depending on ongoing priorities, needs, or emergent issues and/or circumstances. The ASOSU Director of Marketing & Public Relations will work closely with the ASOSU President and Vice President to fulfill the program needs of the ASOSU Executive Staff.
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, Professionalism, & Technology.
Position Duties
Main Positional Duties:
- Create and oversee marketing campaigns and initiatives to promote student events, programs, and activities on campus;
- Develop media to raise public and community stakeholder awareness of activities by the student government.
- Guide the ASOSU Public Relations team in the creation and distribution of marketing materials;
- Act as lead consultant for all ASOSU Staff on marketing and promotional materials;
- Support the ASOSU Public Relations Team and ASOSU President and Vice President in creating an ASOSU newsletter;
- Maintain a set timeline for submission and development of all marketing related materials;
- Utilize digital platforms, including social media, websites, and email marketing to effectively communicate and engage with current and prospective students;
- Act as lead on managing all forms of ASOSU social media and engagement;
- Collaborate with the ASOSU Public Relations Team to maintain and update all ASOSU social media pages, including Facebook, lnstagram, and Twitter;
- Help lead the promotion of all ASOSU events, in coordination with other staff members by creating marketing materials;
- Promote other events, initiatives, and campaigns of campus partners on the ASOSU social media;
- Maintain current knowledge of on and off campus resources for marketing and promotion purposes, as well as effective and innovative marketing and design methods, these may include MU Creative Studio, OSU Printing and Mailing, and University Housing and Dining Services;
- Collaborate with the MU Creative Studio as needed to create graphic materials and promotional videos for ASOSU events and campaigns;
- Oversee production of marketing materials utilizing software like Adobe Studio, Canva, and other related graphic design tools;
- Provide guidance to ensure OSU and/or ASOSU brand guidelines are followed;
- Pursue creative and sustainable avenues for student communication and feedback;
- Continuously monitor student engagement with all ASOSU social media;
- Assess ASOSU social media performance, and work to develop marketing strategies to improve visibility of promotion of ASOSU ;
- Work with the ASOSU President and Vice President to formalize marketing strategies and discuss outreach related to the OSU campus and community;
- As part of the oversight of the Social Media Coordinator: Either as required by statute, or in consultation and in coordination with the ASOSU President, work in good faith with to extend use of the ASOSU social media accounts to promote events or programs of the Senate, Judicial Council, or Student Fee Committee.
- Facilitate regular meetings with the Public Relations Team;
- Meet regularly one-on-one with members of the Public Relations Team;
- Provide oversight for the Public Relations Team;
- Attend regular all-executive staff meetings;
- Assist the Chief of Staff by providing relevant input during expenditure processes;
- Provide a report to the ASOSU Senate at least once per term;
- Meet regularly with the ASOSU President and Vice President;
- Support the ASOSU President and Vice President’s platform policies;
- Send the Chief of Staff a schedule of working hours at the beginning of each academic term;
- Work with the Chief of Staff to review accounting for ASOSU promotions budget;
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the ASOSU President’s Public Relations in the ASOSU Executive Branch;
- Serve and work on additional committees and campaigns, such as the Voter Registration Drive and ASOSU Elections;
- Attend and successfully complete all required training sessions, including in-person sessions, online training and make-up assignments related to training;
- Maintain regular and timely communication with the ASOSU President, Vice President and your supervisor reviewing emails and responding to other forms of communication;
- Attend and participate in reoccurring meetings, including staff meetings, meetings with ASOSU advisors, and any other assigned meetings;
- Work collaboratively with ASOSU officers and campus/community partners;
- Role model appropriate behavior for the workplace environment including interactions with coworkers and university partners;
- Other duties as assigned by the ASOSU President and Vice President.
- 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 a Corvallis campus-based student
- For employment within the ASOSU , the Division of Student Affairs has mandated certain additional requirements beyond those contained in the Student Employment Manual or the ASOSU Constitution. These currently include, but are not necessarily limited to, maintenance of good academic and conduct standing and a cumulative and prior term 2.0 GPA .
- ASOSU Executive Leadership is committed to ensuring opportunities for participation by as many students as possible, and encourages all interested students to apply. Eligibility will be reviewed and addressed during the hiring process.
- Commitment to upholding the ASOSU Constitution, students’ civil and political rights, and respect for democratic governance of Oregon State University students.
- Commitment to promoting and advancing diversity and creating an atmosphere of inclusion for all students and community members.
- Communication skills in areas including but not limited to interpersonal, public speaking, digital, verbal, and written communications.
- Organizational skills, including managing time and working accurately with interruptions to meet a deadline; delegating tasks, when applicable.
- For employment within the ASOSU , the Division of Student Affairs has mandated certain additional requirements beyond those contained in the Student Employment Manual or the ASOSU Constitution. These currently include, but are not necessarily limited to, maintenance of good academic and conduct standing and a cumulative and prior term 2.0 GPA .
- ASOSU Executive Leadership is committed to ensuring opportunities for participation by as many students as possible, and encourages all interested students to apply. Eligibility will be reviewed and addressed during the hiring process.
- Commitment to upholding the ASOSU Constitution, students’ civil and political rights, and respect for democratic governance of Oregon State University students.
- Commitment to promoting and advancing diversity and creating an atmosphere of inclusion for all students and community members.
- Communication skills in areas including but not limited to interpersonal, public speaking, digital, verbal, and written communications.
- Organizational skills, including managing time and working accurately with interruptions to meet a deadline; delegating tasks, when applicable.
- Working well under pressure, exercising flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and discretion.
- Willingness to be adaptable, to accept changes and try new things.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Experience or knowledge working with ASOSU , or other organizations focusing on student advocacy, campus involvement, diversity and inclusion, or other related areas.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to delegate tasks.
- Experience or knowledge in leading and directing individuals.
- Experience or knowledge with project management and coordinating teams.
- Working well under pressure, exercising flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and discretion.
- Term of Employment: The anticipated start date begins September 15, 2025, with employment concluding on June 1, 2026.
- Hours: This position is allotted approximately 24 hours (clocked) per week during the academic year. Some weeks may require additional hours while others require less. Hours must balance out during the pay period and may not exceed 24 hours within a given week per university policy.
- Compensation: The compensation for this position is $17.00-17.60 an hour.
- Training: Student employees must satisfy all training requirements as assigned by their supervisor.
Posting Number P12337SE
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/15/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/01/2026
Posting Date
Posting Date 08/05/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
Closing Date 08/22/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
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:
- Please provide name, contact information, and relation to you. To maintain fairness, letters of recommendation will not be read by the hiring committee.
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
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Describe a marketing or public relations campaign you have been involved in. What was your role, what strategies did you use, and what was the outcome?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe one or more areas of advocacy of interest to you, and explain what you have done or would like to do to advance them.
(Open Ended Question)
- * What do the values of diversity and inclusion mean to you, and what impact would these values have in your work?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Will you be available September 15-19 for training? (This will not affect your eligibility to apply, supplemental/make-up training can be arranged.)
- Yes
- No
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