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Oregon State University

Marketing Associate

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

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

Resume

For additional information please contact:

Zachary Van Arsdale

at

zach.vanarsdale@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

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: Marketing Associate

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 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Marketing Associate position for Recreational Sports at Oregon State University (OSU). The Marketing Associate works directly with the Recreational Sports Marketing and Student Initiatives Coordinator and Marketing and Communications staff (Marcom) to execute print and digital marketing projects, measure marketing material performance, distribute print and digital collateral, promote Rec Sports at campus events, execute student employee recognition events, and assist with student employee internal communications. This position utilizes multiple software applications to coordinate projects, manage digital slides, and communicate with student employees.

Our Values in Action As a student employee, you play a vital role in bringing our mission and

values

to life. We expect every team member to embody the following values in their work:

We Care About People:

Treat all patrons and colleagues with kindness, courtesy and inclusion.

We Are Solution-Oriented:

Identify and implement solutions that enhance the member and employee experience. Address conflict in a positive, calm and solution-focused manner.

We Are Stewards:

Use resources responsibly and ethically while working efficiently.

We Are Innovative:

Pioneer programs, services and facilities that serve as catalysts for student success. Create space to encourage, share and evolve new ideas.

We Are Educators:

Foster environments where learning and personal growth thrive for both participants and staff. Grant others the same good intentions you grant yourself.

We Extend Respect & Build Trust:

Communicate with clarity, transparency and integrity, fostering trust across our community.

Every action rooted in our mission and values strengthens our team and makes Recreational Sports a place where everyone belongs, grows and thrives.

We create engaging environments for student growth and success. We inspire healthy living by providing quality recreational and educational opportunities for the Oregon State University community.

Anticipated Hourly Rate: $17.26

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, Teamwork

Position Duties Project Facilitation

Leverage Asana (Rec Sports’ project management software) in collaboration with the marketing and student initiatives coordinator to ensure projects are completed on time and per specifications.

Proofread Marcom materials for factual accuracy, design accessibility, correct format and brand compliance, providing clear and detailed edits to the marcom team for graphic design projects, newsletters and videos.

Promotional Event Support

Identify the needs of incoming students to effectively promote matching Rec Sports programs and build brand awareness at on-campus visit programs, including student orientation (Launch), Beaver Open House and Orange and Black Days.

Support Rec Sports units at outreach events by evaluating student needs to promote matching Rec Sports programs and services.

Digital Communications

Audit the Rec Sports website for accuracy and timeliness.

Utilize Drupal content management system to update the Rec Sports website.

Digital and Print Collateral Coordination

Post, manage and audit content on Rec Sports’ digital signs using YoDeck.

Make and audit digital sign and physical space reservations for other campus venues.

Distribute marketing materials throughout Rec Sports and other campus venues as specified per the marketing plan.

Measurement and Reporting

Maintain UTM tracking links for graphic design projects to assess performance.

Reconcile printing and other expenses using a detailed budget expense sheet.

Student Employee Engagement

Assist the marketing and student initiatives coordinator with managing student employee internal communications, events and workshops.

Assist the Marcom team with establishing, building and maintaining the Rec Sports alumni community on LinkedIn.

Assist with the development of student employee recognition events, including the Year End Celebration.

General Marketing

Occasional graphic design work may be assigned as needed.

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

Demonstrated ability to organize and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Awareness and appreciation of individual uniqueness and diversity.

Demonstrable comfort with technology (i.e. quickly learning and gaining proficiency in software you were otherwise unfamiliar with). Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

First Aid, CPR / AED for the Healthcare Provider and DRS Bloodborne Pathogens certifications is required before employment begins and will be provided by the department upon hiring.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Enrolled in a marketing, business, communications or related degree area of study.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule Period of Employment:

One academic year (continuing employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a 30 day probationary period and satisfactory job performance as evaluated by immediate supervisor). 8-24 hours per week. Early morning, late night and weekend hours may be required.

Compensation:

Student employees are paid an hourly wage consistent with the OSU Student Employment Pay Rate Guidelines. The Department of Recreational Sports identifies pay ranges based on job duties, level of responsibility and complexity of the work to be performed.

Job Posting Details Posting Number: P12753SE

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 04/06/2026

Posting Date: 01/19/2026

Closing Date: 02/27/2026

Recruitment Method Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search: Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students.

Supplemental Questions

Anticipated Graduation Date (mm/dd/yy)

(Open Ended Question)

Eligible for Work Study?

Yes

No

When are you available to work?

Summer

Academic Year

Both

Professional Reference Full Name

(Open Ended Question)

Professional Reference E-Mail

(Open Ended Question)

How did you hear about us?

Posters Inside of Dixon Rec Center

Posters Outside of Dixon Rec Center

Digital Ads On Monitors Inside of Dixon Rec Center

Digital Ads On Monitors Outside of Dixon Rec Center

Rec Sports Website

Handshake

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

The "Rec Effect" Rec Sports Email

"Campus Living" UHDS Email

Barometer Ad

"Now Hiring" Business Cards

Rec Sports Employee

Cultural Centers

Other

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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