Oregon State University
Location
Corvallis, OR | United States
Job description
Internal Job Number: P04597CT
Description:
The Division of Extension and Engagement and the OSU KidSpirit program invite applications for one, full-time limited duration, Education Program Assistant 2 position at Oregon State University ( OSU ).
This is a limited duration appointment expected to last approximately 2 years from the appointment begin date.
This Educational Program Assistant (EPA2) is a team member of the Division of Extension and Engagement's KidSpirit. OSU KidSpirit is a unit within the Division. The mission of OSU KidSpirit is to provide positive youth programming opportunities and training so that youth and student staff build skills, knowledge, and abilities that will help propel them into a future where they will thrive. OSU KidSpirit strives to be a leader in providing young people with intentional, high-quality, equitable learning experiences that promote positive interactions among adults and peers. The Director of OSU KidSpirit (Director) provides leadership for the unit. To learn more about OSU KidSpirit, please visit our website:
Purpose of the position:
The Education Program Assistant position is crucial in enhancing KidSpirit educational programs' effectiveness and quality by overseeing the comprehensive training, development, and evaluation of KidSpirit staff and volunteer professional development. This position will complete work across two Extension programs, KidSpirit and Outdoor School.
In fulfilling responsibilities to KidSpirit, this position will focus on educational delivery, staff training development, and program enhancement. They will collaborate with KidSpirit program leaders to identify training needs, create engaging materials, and conduct hands-on training sessions. Additionally, they will continuously assess KidSpirit staff performance, provide training for improvement, and contribute to enhancing program elements, ensuring our staff is well-prepared to deliver exceptional educational experiences to KidSpirit staff and campers. They will complete this work while staying abreast of industry best practices in youth development. In addition, the Education Program Assistant will lead KidSpirit's Teen Leader program.
As a partner with OSU Extension Service Outdoor School, this position will collaborate with the Outdoor School High School Coordinator to create and facilitate one Outdoor School-specific workshop in the first year and two workshops in each following year. These workshops will be designed for high school volunteer leaders in working in outdoor schools, and will be aligned with Outdoor School program mission, vision, and values including Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion.
About the division:
The Division of Extension and Engagement (Division) is core to Oregon State University's mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The Division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our Division and its core units and initiatives, please visit our Division website :
The Division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a primary way to raise Oregonian's awareness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources. These activities will be included in the annual plan of work, impact statements and summary of accomplishments/achievements.
Commitment to inclusive excellence:
Oregon State University is committed to creating and maintaining compassionate and inclusive learning and working environments for all learners, visitors and employees. We envision collaborative community environments that enhance civility and embrace diversity. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language/Visual Access regulations. In addition, this individual will design, develop, maintain and/or carry out Extension programs to ensure that educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation.
OSU Division of Extension and Engagement's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Unit
OSU Moving Forward Together
Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):
Associate's Degree and three years of work experience (paid or volunteer) supporting community programs that serve children, youth or adults OR Bachelor's Degree and one year of work experience (paid or volunteer) one year of which must be working in youth development programs, adult education, teaching, program delivery or related functions OR Five years experience in a field related to the duties of the position AND a high school diploma or equivalent. AND Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated skill to work with diverse audiences. Demonstrated skill to use computers for word processing, data management, and communications.
Requirements :
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 University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Type:
This position may be required to care for sick or injured program participants and assist participants with emergency medication and medical monitoring (e.g., EpiPen, diabetes testing) as needed.
About Oregon State University
Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon?s natural wonders.Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state?s Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon?s leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State?s impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension offic ... es, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon State has a presence in every one of Oregon?s 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion.Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology.Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.OSU 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.
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