Content Creator & Near-Peer Mentor
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97333
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title Content Creator & Near-Peer Mentor
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
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 three (3) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Content Creator & Near-Peer Mentor for the College Assistance Migrant Program at Oregon State University (OSU).
Are you passionate about education, agriculture, storytelling, or making college feel more accessible to younger students? Want a job where your creativity matters, and where your work inspires K-12 students to imagine themselves in college?
The SMILE (Science & Math Investigative Learning Experiences) Program is hiring college students to serve as near-peer mentors and content creators, helping bridge the gap between K-12 classrooms and college life through engaging, student-made videos and digital content.
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
What you'll do: Create short, engaging videos connected to curriculum we've developed. Act as a near-peer role model, helping K-12 student in Oregon see themselves as future college students. Develop content that highlights:
Agriculture Careers College Majors College life and Student Experiences
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
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
Undergraduate or Graduate students from any major Interested in:
Education, Agriculture, STEM, Communications, or outreach Video creation, storytelling, or social media Mentorship and youth engagement
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.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12829SE
Number of Vacancies 3
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/15/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date 05/29/2026
Posting Date 02/09/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 03/15/2026
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: • A Resume • A Cover Letter
For additional information please contact:
Erin Doney
at erin.doney@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 Content Creator & Near-Peer Mentor
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
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 three (3) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Content Creator & Near-Peer Mentor for the College Assistance Migrant Program at Oregon State University (OSU).
Are you passionate about education, agriculture, storytelling, or making college feel more accessible to younger students? Want a job where your creativity matters, and where your work inspires K-12 students to imagine themselves in college?
The SMILE (Science & Math Investigative Learning Experiences) Program is hiring college students to serve as near-peer mentors and content creators, helping bridge the gap between K-12 classrooms and college life through engaging, student-made videos and digital content.
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
What you'll do: Create short, engaging videos connected to curriculum we've developed. Act as a near-peer role model, helping K-12 student in Oregon see themselves as future college students. Develop content that highlights:
Agriculture Careers College Majors College life and Student Experiences
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
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
Undergraduate or Graduate students from any major Interested in:
Education, Agriculture, STEM, Communications, or outreach Video creation, storytelling, or social media Mentorship and youth engagement
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.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12829SE
Number of Vacancies 3
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/15/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date 05/29/2026
Posting Date 02/09/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 03/15/2026
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: • A Resume • A Cover Letter
For additional information please contact:
Erin Doney
at erin.doney@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