DEP Peer Mentor

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title DEP Peer Mentor Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis 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 $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple Bridge Peer Leader positions for The Department of Educational Pathways (DEP) at Oregon State University (OSU). DEP is seeking student Peer Leaders to join the Summer Bridge program and academic year mentoring, which consists of working in small teams to mentor and guide incoming freshman to OSU through workshops and team building activities.

If you have any questions or concerns about the program or your application, please don ot hesitate to contact the Assistant Director of Engagement with EOP, Brittany Marcus-Brist (brittany.marcusbrist@oregonstate.edu)

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 hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership.

Position Duties

Position Duties

The expected commitment consists of a 1.5-2 day training program followed by participating in the full one week long EOP or ROOTS Summer Bridge program in the 2 weeks prior to the start of Fall term. Peer Leaders will also serve as mentors throughout the academic year. Peer Leaders assist in creating a sense of belonging and community for incoming students new to DEP. They will share information about how to be successful and utilize resources available to them.

Peer Leaders are responsible for:

• Keeping track of student attendance
• Facilitating team building activities
• Providing campus tours
• Communicating with students, other peer leaders and EOP staff

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be academically enrolled in OSU 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
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 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:

• Previous experience with EOP or ROOTS Summer Bridge Program as a student or mentor
• Must have completed at least two terms at Oregon State University
• Able to work 1-2 weeks in September prior to Fall term.
• Able to work an average of 10-12 hours per term.
• Must have excellent oral & written communication skills
• Must have work ethic/professionalism skills including organization & accountability
• Must have problem solving skills including persistence & resilience
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team setting

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity
• Experience and familiarity with campus resources
• Leadership experience and skills

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P13225SE Number of Vacancies 36 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/01/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/30/2026 Posting Date 06/01/2026 Full Consideration Date 06/05/2026 Closing Date 06/05/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students 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: Christina Kuiken at christina.kuiken@oregonstate.edu

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents