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Position DetailsPosition Information Job Title Horticulture Office & Marketing Assistant 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); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (10-15 hours per week, with the option of working up to 20 hours depending on student employee's schedule) Student Office & Marketing Assistant position in the Horticulture Department at Oregon State University (OSU).The person in this position will cover the front desk, responding to walk-in, telephone, and email inquiries. The person in this position will perform general office tasks including sorting and distributing mail, data entry, inventory, and scanning/copying. The person in this position will also manage marketing, web content, social media and outreach duties for the department.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 40% - Office SupportAnswer the phone, screen and direct incoming calls, take messages and distribute information promptly. Greet visitors, staff: give instructions and information when requested. Communicate inclusively with a broad and diverse audience.Prepare bulk mailings and other mail. Scan documents and make copies. Organize and maintain office files. Open and close facilities (if needed); lock doors. Other assigned daily office tasks as needed.40% - Marketing, Web Content, Social Media & OutreachManage department website by designing, developing content and maintaining/updating as needed. This may include promotional flyers and videos for courses, guest speakers, seminar series and Horticulture events. Review and audit each webpage quarterly. Propose website organization and navigation updates as requested. Manage social media presence for department. This includes collecting and promoting department news, awards, updates, etc. Manage all digital TV and bulletin board marketing. Solicit content, develop and distribute quarterly department newsletter. Develop "Welcome to Horticulture" packet for in-person department visitors. Attend and document department events by taking photos and maintaining photo database.20% - Data Entry and ProjectsPrepare written materials: correspondence, reports and materials required for programs/by staff. Input data into various computer programs/files. Track and process invoices. Document and audit office procedures. Special projects as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of studyMust meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employmentMust meet the applicable minimal enrollment standardHigh School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling programUndergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per termUndergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per termGraduate 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 Current student at Oregon State UniversityCurrently declared major or minor in Agricultural SciencesAvailable to work Fall 2025 - Spring 2026, with the option to continue to work for the office the next academic year, if still a studentMust be able to work at least 10 hours per week during times the office is open. Our hours are 7:30 am -11:30 am and 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm.Experience with Microsoft office suite programs (Outlook, Excel, Word)Must be reliable and adhere to an assigned work schedule each termDemonstrates attention to detail and independent work styleDemonstrated strong communication skillsAbility to prioritize and multitaskAbility to learn new software Preferred (Special) Qualifications Experience with maintenance of websites and social media platforms.Experience with marketing and communication outreach. Working Conditions / Work SchedulePosting Detail Information Posting Number P12404SE Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/15/2025 Anticipated Appointment End DatePosting Date 08/25/2025 Full Consideration DateClosing Date 09/10/2025 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 Resume•A Cover LetterFor additional information please contact: Jen Babcock at jen.babcock@oregonstate.eduWe 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

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