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Job Opportunity: Financial Readiness Peer Mentor:Oregon State University

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Financial Readiness Peer Mentor

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
? A Resume
? A Cover Letter

For additional information Contact Us by: Katelyn Finn at katelyn.finn@osucascades.edu

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 capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously 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 Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
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 Details

Position Information

Job Title Financial Readiness Peer Mentor
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Bend
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 $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary The office of Enrollment Services is seeking to hire and train Peer Mentors who will work to provide resources and information around basic financial literacy to the OSU-Cascades Community. Peer Mentors will provide one-on-one paying for college/budgeting student meetings, serving at first point of contact at the Enrollment Services front desk, answering walk-in and telephone questions, providing information and referrals, assisting with presentations and workshops. Peer mentors will assist incoming families and students on their college finances. This unique practice will build in professional development and team building opportunities as well.

Training for this position will take place during fall term, participating in comprehensive paying for college and financial literacy training; there will be on-going training all over the academic year as well. Peer Mentors will utilize their expertise and expertise to educate their peers and families on all topics related to financial health and readiness. They will meet one-on-one, provide workshops & presentations, and other special financial literacy related tasks.

Future Peer Mentors must understand that there is a lot to lgain and a lot of training that will be on-going all over your tenure. New hires will need to be an independent worker, fast learner, interested and excited about the topic, and a team player.

This position is located at OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon.

Position tasks POSITION tasks
85%: Support Enrollment Services customer service and financial literacy initiatives for OSU-Cascades:
? Greet visitors, answer walk-in and telephone questions for students, faculty, and staff and provide information and referrals. Uses discretion for confidential information.
? Support Enrollment Services related projects and tasks, such as communication plans, event promotion, self-study modules, social media, etc.
? Participate in broad and on-going training and professional development related to financial literacy, as well as mentoring best-practices.
? Attend and participate in paid weekly meetings and training.
? Conduct one-on-one peer mentor advising appointments on paying for college with current and prospective students and their families.
? Provide financial literacy presentations and workshops to the OSU-Cascades community.
? Help to organize and facilitate financial literacy events and projects, including the preparation of related documents and materials.
10%: Team building and professional development:
? When hired we will set a weekly meeting time where students will participate in team bonding and building activities. Continued training and professional development will be implemented during this time.

5%: Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requiremen ts

   » 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 meet the requirements outlined below under Working Conditions/Work Schedule.
? Basic office expertise (answering the phone, conversing via email, scheduling appointments, online data entry).
? Technological proficiency utilizing computers and working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and virtual workspaces (Google Suite, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
? Highly responsible, self-starter, with a availability to lgain new systems and tools.
? Highly organized with an attention to detail and time management.
? Excellent written and interpersonal communication expertise.
? capability to maintain confidentiality and represent OSU-Cascades with maturity and professionalism.
? A passion for financial literacy and a sincere care for student success.
? Dependable, with the capability to work collaboratively as a member of a team, as well as independently.
? Accuracy and attention to detail
? Demonstrated capability to work in a team environment.
? Excellent customer service expertise
? Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications Prior practice working one-on-one or presenting/providing workshops.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule Work schedule can vary, but the student worker will be required to work approximately 10-20 hours per week depending on schedules and need each term. Financial Readiness Peer Mentors will need to be available for paid weekly staff meetings. Additional hours outside of this will be spent working through CAFE financial literacy modules and supporting the front desk. Once students begin peer-to-peer appointments, those will take place each week during regular business hours. We can work together to find a schedule that works for you.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P11348SE
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/15/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 08/07/2024
Full Consideration Date 09/27/2024
Closing Date 10/04/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to candidates When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
? A Resume
? A Cover Letter

For additional information Contact Us by: Katelyn Finn at katelyn.finn@osucascades.edu

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 capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously 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 Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
   » * What actions or events have you participated in to promote diversity and honor the uniqueness of each individual? (300 words or less)
(Open Ended Question)
   » * How did you navigate paying for college? (300 words or less)
(Open Ended Question)

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Job Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Address: Corvallis
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 08/07/2024 / Viewed 10 times
Contact Information
Company: Oregon State University
Contact Email: katelyn.finn@osucascades.edu


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