Peace Corps Strategic Campus Recruiter

Department: University Career Center
Classification: Program Representative 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $23.18 - $35.30 per hour
FTE: .50

Review of Applications Begins

November 24 2025 (updated); position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with your online application please upload a resume with detailed employment history including the month and year for the start and end dates of each role.

Department Summary

The Office of the Provost (OtP) is responsible for carrying out the academic mission of the University of Oregon (UO). The office works collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance academic excellence student success and the UOs overall academic profile. Led by the provost and senior vice president the OtP is a dynamic caring community of colleagues committed to the core values of integrity trust equity collaboration and excellence. The OtP supports and coordinates matters that pertain to faculty success including hiring retention promotion and tenure processes. We promote the highest standards in teaching research and service working closely with the schools and colleges and other critical academic units to promote institutional and personal flourishing. We are responsible for academic financial allocations and the alignment of resources with strategic academic service to the public mission of the UO the OtP cultivates reciprocal relationships of engagement and outreach with communities at the local regional and national levels and across the globe

The University Career Center serves as the gateway to career services at the University of Oregon to ensure UO graduates are not only prepared for their first job but for a lifetime of career conjunction with advising and career services partners across campus the University Career Center assists UO students in developing long-term career readiness facilitating self-exploration and discovery and connecting with potential employers. The Center also provides comprehensive job search services and resources to UO students and alumni.

Position Summary

The Peace Corps Strategic Campus (Strat) Recruiter will increase awareness of Peace Corps Volunteer opportunities on campus and in the surrounding community. The person in this position will utilize a variety of recruitment tools and activities including delivering class or club presentations tabling in public high-traffic areas on campus and/or at career fairs organizing and facilitating application workshops and retention events and by using social media platforms as outreach tools. The successful candidate will work to identify key stakeholders perform outreach about the program and build relationships within this network.

This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week. Depending on campus activities and recruitment events evening and weekend hours may be required.

Special requirements to meet conditions of the Peace Corps contract:
Bachelors degree in any discipline
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer

Minimum Requirements

Two years of technical or professional-level experience advising and/or instructing the public concerning specific programs or processes monitoring programs or performing participant reviews

Professional Competencies

Strong familiarity and aptitude with the business applications of social media platforms (Facebook X YouTube LinkedIn etc.)
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills particularly public speaking
Confidence in networking and outreach
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and the ability to see tasks through to completion with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated event planning public speaking and partnership-building experience
Bachelors degree in any discipline
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503 Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please email us or call .

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