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Oregon State University

Strategist

Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97333

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Special Instructions for more details. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

For additional information please contact:

Anna Bentley at anna.bentley@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.

Position Information Job Title: Strategist

Appointment Type: Student Employee

Job Location

Remote or Hybrid option?

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

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 two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Strategist for the Office of at Oregon State University ( OSU ).

When it comes to learning and academic success in college, there’s no one‑size‑fits‑all strategy. Everyone has unique strengths, talents, and needs. At the

Academic Success Center , we believe in each student’s ability to set goals and decide their best path towards achieving those goals. The ASC includes a number of services, including drop‑in Strategist support, Academic Coaching, Supplemental Instruction (group study tables), workshops, ALS 116: Academic Success (2‑credit course), and our online

Learning Corner.

Strategists are student employees who support OSU students’ academics by…

connecting students to relevant campus resources

sharing learning strategies and tools

helping students communicate with faculty and fellow students

and more!

Strategists engage in this work through direct conversations with visitors, via live chat on our website, over the phone, and through email. Each Strategist works in the Academic Success Center drop‑in space in Waldo 125 for approximately 6-12 hours per week depending on their schedule and desired work hours. Paid training will begin in late winter 2026, and regular shifts will begin in spring 2026. Successful candidates are expected to work throughout the entire 2026‑2027 academic year.

Support and Compensation:

Strategists’ wages start at $15.15 per hour, and they receive annual pay increases. Strategists receive substantial paid training before starting the role, attend paid weekly staff meetings, and engage in routine reflection and feedback in order to further develop transferrable skills throughout their employment.

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, Critical Thinking, and Career & Self‑Development.

Position Duties I. Consult with visitors to understand their unique needs, offer personalized referrals, and help them plan their next steps. (40%)

II. Prioritize, track, and complete administrative tasks and self‑initiated projects. (20%)

III. Design, plan, and facilitate ASC outreach and education events in collaboration with colleagues. (20%)

IV. Actively engage in ongoing professional development and learning activities, including attending weekly staff meetings. (20%)

Qualifications

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

Available to complete training on the Corvallis campus during winter 2026 and work in‑person from spring 2026 – spring 2027

Passion for supporting students in their academics

Demonstrated curiosity and eagerness to learn new things

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to listen attentively and ask thoughtful questions

Ability to create or contribute to an environment where visitors feel welcomed and validated

Ability to make connections and engage in creative problem‑solving independentlyAbility to confidently navigate unfamiliar technology, including learning new web‑based applications and supporting students with basic tech questions

Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and follow through reliably

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Available to work throughout the 2027-2028 academic year

Working Conditions / Work Schedule Optional Resume or Supplemental Question Support:

If you would like support with your resume or supplemental question response, there are a number of resources available on campus including the Writing Center and the Career Development Center. You are also welcome to contact the Academic Success Center for assistance or to ask any questions about the position.

Posting Information Posting Number: P12648SE

Number of Vacancies: 2

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 02/09/2026

Posting Date: 12/01/2025

Full Consideration Date: 01/07/2026

Closing Date: 04/01/2026

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:

For additional information please contact:

Anna Bentley at anna.bentley@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

* We would like to better understand your ability to make connections and engage in creative problem‑solving. In 250 words or fewer, please describe a time when you took an innovative approach to create something new or to solve a problem when there was not a clear path or solution. What was your process for coming up with ideas and accomplishing your goal? This experience can be from any context (personal, work, academics, etc.). Please develop your answer without the use of AI; we want to get to know you and your authentic writing and reflection.

* Are you available to complete training on the Corvallis campus during weeks 6-10 of winter 2026?

No Yes

* Are you available to work in‑person on the Corvallis campus from spring 2026 – spring 2027?

No Yes

Notice of Availability In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Oregon State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report covering each university campus location. The report includes important information about safety protocols, a wide range of current security policies, fire safety practices, helpful university and local resources, and crime prevention programs, as well as crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. A paper copy of the report can be requested for no charge by emailing Clery.Compliance@oregonstate.edu.

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