Education Program Assistant
Education Program Assistant 1
Oregon State University
Department: Ext Wheeler Co Office (TEX)
Appointment Type: Classified Staff
Job Location: Fossil
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range:
Job Summary:
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time, intermittent (approximately 10 hours per week as needed) Education Program Assistant 1 position for the Division of Extension and Engagement's Extension Wheeler County Office with Oregon State University (OSU).
This intermittent Education Program Assistant (EPA) position is based at the Oregon State University Extension Service Office in Wheeler County.
This EPA assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of general agricultural programming for Wheeler County. Programs are delivered in a manner that is respectful of local norms and culture.
This EPA works with the managing faculty member to ensure that educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation. This includes Civil Rights and Language Access regulations.
About the division: The Division of Extension and Engagement (Division) is core to Oregon State University's mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The Division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. Visit our webpage for more information about the Division and its core units and initiatives: https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/
The Division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a primary way to raise Oregonian's awareness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
50% Educational Delivery
• Coordinate delivery of statewide supplied online non-credit curriculum and in-person hands on learning activities. Delivery may include the assistance of volunteers. Adapt curriculum to fit local context with program faculty approval. Driving/travel is required.
• Prepare and assemble materials and supplies for classes, purchase supplies. Choose and select educational resources, activities, handouts, and provide additional materials that reinforce learning with program faculty approval.
• Assist with the development of culturally inclusive and socially cognizant marketing/promotional materials that ensure communication to a broad and diverse audience.
• Follow OSU and division brand guidelines, digital publishing standards and digital contact management data integrity practices for programmatic communications, marketing and engagement.
• Conduct and coordinate volunteers for educational presentations at fairs, markets, and community events.
• Distribute outreach and promotional materials. Assemble educational displays and promotional exhibits.
• Assist the managing faculty with creating inclusive environments that make space for a range of learner needs and provide reasonable accommodations.
30% Records and Reports
• Collect data to register and enroll participants.
• Maintain participant records including input of online data.
• Collect and enter program evaluation data. Input and submit record of work performed and complete other university reporting requirements.
• Develop program reports as part of annual OSU reporting duties.
• Collect and report all contacts made, follow up and evaluation with community partners, and managing volunteer hours reporting system.
10% Outreach and Engagement Activities
• Promote and communicate information about agriculture programs in a way that allows for communication to an audience from diverse backgrounds and cultural identities.
• Serve as point of contact and representative of the program to community partners.
• Identify appropriate community volunteer opportunities for volunteers.
• Manage assignments and staffing at events of volunteers, including providing materials for community outreach.
• Ensure proper OSU branding at volunteer events.
• Driving/travel is required to perform outreach and engagement activities throughout Wheeler County.
10% Organizational Accountability and Service
• Ensure a welcoming and inclusive customer service for all.
• Use ever-evolving technology as a tool to increase the reach and impact of program delivery on constituents.
• Attend training opportunities mandated by the university and to build basic knowledge and consistent skills to use digital communications, marketing and engagement technologies relevant to position duties.
• Participate in regular staff meetings, search committees, and other OSU Extension Service activities in Wheeler County
What You Will Need
• Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully and inclusively, both in writing and verbally, with a diverse audience.
• Demonstrated skill to use computers for spreadsheets, registration, and digital communications.
• Demonstrated organizational, recordkeeping, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and follow-through.
• Ability to make decisions and problem-solve.
• A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
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 University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have
• Practical on-farm experience.
• Ability to incorporate use of web, social media, newsletter or other digital technologies in program development or outreach activities to achieve goals.
• Ability to learn and use online applications for communications, scheduling, record keeping, basic graphics, and other administrative tasks.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and in a variety of outdoor settings.
• Ability to lift and move (carry/push/pull) 25 pounds of educational materials.
• Driving/travel is required to support delivery of educational programming throughout assigned area.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact:
Amy Derby
amy.derby@oregonstate.edu
541-410-4395
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
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