Student Ambassador

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Student Ambassador Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Bend 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

The Office of Admissions at Oregon State University-Cascades is seeking enthusiastic, motivated students to join our team as Student Ambassadors. This part-time role (10-24 hours per week) provides meaningful, hands-on experience designed to build career-ready skills aligned with the eight NACE Career Readiness Competencies: Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Technology, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, and Career & Self-Development.

Student Ambassadors serve as the first point of contact for prospective students and their families, representing OSU-Cascades through tours, events, and communications (email, phone, text, and virtual platforms). This dynamic and collaborative team plays a critical role in shaping the visitor's experience and supporting enrollment goals.

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, Professionalism

Position Duties

TOUR AMBASSADOR

TOUR Ambassadors provide engaging, informative, and personalized campus tours, offering prospective students and families a firsthand look at academics, campus life, and the OSU-Cascades experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily campus tours for individuals and groups (in-person and virtual)
• Lead specialized tours for counselors, community partners, and prospective employees
• Represent OSU-Cascades at recruitment events, including high school visits and webinars
• Present on student panels and assist with open houses and preview events
• Operate the Welcome Center and support daily visitor engagement
• Provide tours and services in both English and Spanish (for bilingual ambassadors)
• Communicate admissions processes and campus resources clearly and accurately
• Create inclusive and welcoming experiences for visitors of all backgrounds

BEAV AMBASSADOR

BEAV Ambassadors ensure smooth daily operations within the Welcome Center while maintaining excellent communication with prospective students.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule campus visits and itineraries
• Communicate with prospective students via phone, email, and text
• Support office operations including inventory, mail, and data entry
• Maintain an organized, welcoming environment
• Assist with visitor engagement and admissions processes
• Utilize Admissions systems to ensure accurate data management
• Collaborate with staff and ambassadors to support team goals

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

Must be academically enrolled at OSU-Cascades and pursuing a program or course of study.

Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to demonstrate reliability and professionalism in the workplace.

Ability to effectively and positively represent OSU-Cascades to prospective families and community members.

Exhibit leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline and self-confidence.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

While not required, the following qualifications are strongly valued:

• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) applicants, with the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish in verbal and written formats
• Interest in or ability to support Spanish-language campus tours and communications, enhancing access and inclusion for prospective students and families
• Experience with or interest in representing specialized academic communities such as the Oregon State University Honors College
• Strong public speaking, customer service, or peer leadership experience
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P12982SE Number of Vacancies 2 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/27/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/08/2026 Posting Date 03/24/2026 Full Consideration Date 04/06/2026 Closing Date 05/01/2026 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:

1) A Resume/Vita

2) A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Rylea Erickson at rylea.erickson@osucascades.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

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents