CEL Program Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title CEL Program Specialist 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 three (3) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Program Specialist for the Office of Community Engagement & Leadership at Oregon State University (OSU).

Program Leaders are core to the success of Community Engagement & Leadership and are integral in the advancement of CEL's mission. Program Leaders support students in building skills and confidence as leaders and change agents;
Program Leaders will learn how to lead their peers in facilitating learning experiences for students to strengthen their leadership identity and gain knowledge and skills in self-awareness, building relationships, collaborating with others, and taking mindful action on social issues.

The position's main responsibilities include mentoring and coaching their teammates in planning events, building reciprocal relationships with community partners, consulting with and promoting opportunities to students/peers, and delivering educational programs for students  this position, students gain leadership and future readiness skills. Specifically, students strengthen their ability to solve complex problems, communicate verbally and in writing, collaborate as a member of a team, plan and facilitate inclusive events and peer-to-peer learning experiences, and serve as a role model that motivates others.

Furthermore, students will advance their personal social responsibility and leadership, including values-based, strengths-based, relational, and socially conscious leadership practices. CEL is a learning organization and community that believes in continuous learning and growth, demonstrating care for each other at work, and that each person on the team has valuable gifts to offer.

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, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, and Leadership.

Position Duties

Program Planning & Peer Education

* Mentor and support CEL student staff on how to lead and plan CEL programs or services that align with CEL mission, vision, and values.

* Support task delegation among teammates to facilitate efficient, effective program planning.

* Strengthen office operations, culture, and team dynamics by facilitating feedback processes each term with CEL staff and analyzing data to make recommendations.

* Evaluate CEL programs and services and initiate process and program improvements based on experience delivering the program, assessment, evaluation, and feedback from student participants, peer student employees, and supervisors.

* Collaboratively organize, execute, and host events and service projects, including days of service, dialogic and storytelling programs, leadership workshops and retreats, and educational programs based on community need and student interest that support relational leadership development, community building, and positive change.

* Design and facilitate events and programs intentionally to support connection, inclusion, and belonging for participants

* Lead and facilitate group service-learning projects at community partner sites.

Community Building

* Foster, advocate, and contribute to a supportive culture by welcoming all students into the CEL space and inviting their participation.

* Champion a collaborative team environment through co-creating, role modeling, and upholding team…