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TRIO SSS Student Peer Mentor (OSU-Cascades)

OSU Oregon State University

Job Location:

Bend, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 6 October 2026 (19 days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department:

TRIO SSS

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

A Resume
A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: David Hebing at

We 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

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill four part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) TRIO SSS Peer Mentor (OSU-Cascades) Student for the TRIO SSS at Oregon State University (OSU) - Cascades.

TRIO SSS Peer Mentors support TRIO participants as they navigate college life and develop connections to the OSU-Cascades community. Peer Mentors help create a welcoming and supportive environment assist students with their academic and social transition to college connect students with campus resources and encourage participation in TRIO programs activities and events. Peer Mentors also play an important role in supporting incoming students during the TRIO SSS Summer Bridge Program.

Position Duties:

Meet regularly with assigned TRIO SSS students and provide peer support throughout the academic year.
Participate in TRIO SSS Peer Mentor meetings trainings and professional development.
Assist with planning and facilitating TRIO workshops activities and student events.
Help students identify and connect with appropriate OSU-Cascades resources and services.
Encourage student participation and engagement with TRIO SSS and the OSU-Cascades community.
Participate in the TRIO SSS Summer Bridge Program and support incoming students during their transition to OSU-Cascades.
Assist with TRIO outreach program evaluation and other program activities as needed.

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 Teamwork Leadership Equity & Inclusion

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 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.

Required Qualifications:

Must be a current OSU TRIO student.
Must have experience working with or supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to serve as a positive and supportive peer resource for students.
Ability to participate in required Peer Mentor meetings trainings and TRIO activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous participation in TRIO or another college access/student support program.
Previous mentoring leadership tutoring or student support experience.
Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA preferred.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Part-time student position supporting TRIO Student Support Services participants at OSU-Cascades.

Work will primarily take place on the OSU-Cascades campus and may include participation in TRIO events and activities. Work schedule will vary based on student availability and program needs.

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