Honors College Media Assistant - Writer

Honors College Media Assistant - WriterBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:1. A Resume/Vita2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position3. Please provide a writing sample that represents your best work. Some suggestions are: a newspaper or magazine article, a blog post, a short story or essay.For additional information please contact: Kallie Hagel at Kallie.Hagel@oregonstate.eduOSU 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 ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.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 DetailsPosition InformationJob TitleHonors College Media Assistant - WriterAppointment TypeStudent EmployeeJob LocationCorvallisPosition Appointment Percent100Appointment Basis12Pay MethodHourlyPay Period16th - 15th of the following monthPay DateLast working day of the monthRemote or Hybrid option?Min Hourly Rate$14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)Max Hourly Rate$21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)Position SummaryThis recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Honors College Media Assistant – Writer position for the Honors College at Oregon State University (OSU).The Honors College is looking for a Student Media Assistant to create and edit written content for the HC website and print publications. This is a part-time position with approximately 10 hours per week. Work hours can be flexible to accommodate a student schedule.This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.Position DutiesThe primary responsibilities of this position are:• Scheduling and conducting interviews with HC students, faculty, staff, or other affiliates to gather story content.• Writing short news articles, stories, and social media content.• Selecting appropriate photos or video content to accompany written materials• Publishing stories on blog/web and social media contentMinimum QualificationsFull Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements• 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• Current Honors College student with at least one year remaining at OSU• Strong writing and grammar skills• Strong verbal communication skillsPreferred (Special) Qualifications• Experience writing in a professional setting or for a student publication/organization• Knowledge of or experience writing for web or social media• Basic page design and layout skills.Working Conditions / Work SchedulePosting Detail InformationPosting NumberP11405SENumber of Vacancies1Anticipated Appointment Begin Date10/07/2024Anticipated Appointment End DatePosting Date08/26/2024Full Consideration Date09/16/2024Closing Date09/30/2024Indicate how you intend to recruit for this searchCompetitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible studentsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWhen applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:1. A Resume/Vita2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position3. Please provide a writing sample that represents your best work. Some suggestions are: a newspaper or magazine article, a blog post, a short story or essay.For additional information please contact: Kallie Hagel at Kallie.Hagel@oregonstate.eduOSU 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 ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.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