Web Content Assistant Job at Oregon State University in Corvallis

Position Information

Job Title Web Content Assistant

Appointment Type Student Employee

Job Location

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 $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)

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) Web Content Assistant position for the Extension and Engagement Communications and Marketing team at Oregon State University ( OSU ).

This position will provide website content support as part of the OSU Extension and Engagement Communications and Marketing team.

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

Position Duties

75% OSU Extension website content support/maintenance:

Support digital-first publishing of Extension educational content by entering text and images into the OSU Extension content management system (website).

Proof resulting online and print-friendly layouts and adjust content formatting as needed.

Manually convert web resources into new content types (e.g., from Word, PPT, PDF or webinar recording to article, from basic to advanced layout) and/or fill in additional metadata as part of ongoing content maintenance, accessibility updates and content migrations between web-based platforms.

Assist with other web-based content tasks as assigned, such as double-checking content formatting, using reports to check for and fix broken links, making edits and correcting misspellings or other errors and inconsistencies. Learn and follow best practices for web accessibility.

Use systems to track assigned tasks and projects to show progress and completion.

Communicate and work effectively by checking in to troubleshoot issues, asking clarifying questions and incorporating suggested improvements into future tasks.

Effectively learn and use a content management system, digital asset management system and related software tools to complete tasks. Use technology to improve efficiency and productivity.

Support the unit’s digital image management system/Extension website integration by accurately entering, checking and filling in necessary metadata.

Assist in reducing duplicate images and potential copyright and accessibility issues by researching and adding missing information such as photo credits or alternative text to images. Adjust image sizes to optimize website.

5% Communication and Leadership

• Responds promptly to emails, messages, Teams chats and phone calls.
• Follows all OSU, division and EC rules, policies and procedures.
• Acts professionally at all times.
• Promptly inform others when needing guidance with assigned tasks.
• Asks appropriate questions for specific information from supervisors and others.
• Collaborates with others to achieve common goals.
• Seek and embrace development opportunities.

5% Other duties/projects as assigned

May be assigned additional duties/projects related to web content support/maintenance.

• 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.

Qualifications

Additional Required Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented; able to understand complex processes in a way that allows accuracy in task completion.
• Able to apply instructions and incorporate suggested changes in a consistent way while practicing good judgment on when to ask for clarification.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and switch tasks with efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to learn how to use new software quickly.
• Experience working and collaborating within a team environment.
• Experience with software tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, videoconferencing and file sharing.
• A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive and welcoming.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Completed at least one academic year of college.
• Experience with managing content on websites.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Number P12483SE

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/15/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 09/17/2025

Full Consideration Date 10/05/2025

Closing Date 10/12/2025

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:

● A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

For additional information please contact: Janet Donnelly at janet.donnelly@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

Supplemental Questions

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