Outreach Student Assistant Extension FCH Physical Activity and Active Living
Corvallis, OR - USA
Job Summary
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A Resume
- A Cover Letter
For additional information please contact: Kathy Gunter at
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability protected veteran and other protected status.
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Note:All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval
This recruitment will be used to fill a part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Outreach Student Assistant: Extension FCH Physical Activity and Active Living for the Extension Family & Community Health program at Oregon State University (OSU).
The position exists to support Extension statewide physical activity initiatives and projects including but not limited to the Better Bones & Balance(BBB) Strong People and Walk With Ease (WWE) adult programs and the Be Physically Active 2Day (BEPA 2.0) school-based program. These programs are coordinated statewide through the College of Health and OSU Extension Service located on the main Corvallis campus.
Most of the work is in an office setting but may include travelling off campus to support physical activity programming. Lifting weights (generally less than 20 pounds) and standing for extended periods may be required from time to time. Travel is minimal but may occur when opportunities arise activities off campus in Corvallis and surrounding communities.
Position Duties:
The job entails the following in a general order of importance:
- Supporting research and outreach projects (25%)
- Communicating with Extension faculty and community stakeholders about PAAL programs and trainings (10%)
- Records and data up-keep utilizing excel Google docs Qualtrics or similar programs (15%)
- Coordinating and managing evaluation processes (15%)
- BBB WWE and Strong People leader training coordination and execution (10%)
- General office duties such as mailing and printing responding to emails and making phone calls (10%)
- Drafting editing and reviewing materials and website content (10%)
- Procurement printing and mailing (5%)
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 this position students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Communication Critical Thinking Teamwork Technology
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 study Required Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
*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 theOffice of International Services(OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Occasional work off campus in community fitness setting Extension sites or community events.
Some lifting (< 20 pounds) and periods of extended standing required.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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Oregon State University delivers exceptional, accessible education and problem-solving innovation as Oregon's largest and statewide public research university.