Leadership Academy Communications Coordinator (Student Employee)

Department:

Agricultural Education, Communication, & Sciences

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: Elizabeth Thomas at [email protected]

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

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill 1-2 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student employee Leadership Academy Communications Coordinator for the Leadership Academy program at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Leadership Academy Communications Coordinator is a key player in the continued success of the Leadership Academy. This is an outstanding opportunity to develop skills in marketing, recruitment, communication, event planning, website development, social media and more. The Leadership Academy Coordinator will have space in StrandAg 242 as needed and is able to work remotely if desired. Must be a in good academic standing to qualify.

The Undergraduate Student Outreach Assistant performs a variety of work related to outreach programs, including assistance at camps, youth programs, nutrition and education programs, and physical activity courses.

Position Duties:

• Marketing: Manage Leadership Academy social media platforms including but not limited to IG, FB, Snap, and Geofencing; creating engaging content to promote and advertise our recruitment cycle and events; help advertise in other areas of the program (newsletters, TV screens, print articles, events.)
• Communications: Design and coordinate communication journeys for multiple audiences who engage with the Leadership Academy including current student cohort; prospective students; mentors; and industry/agency stakeholders
• Events: Represent the Leadership Academy at both College's (College of Agricultural Sciences and College of Forestry) tabling events; presentations to classes; fundraising campaigns; and end of year celebration banquet.

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, Leadership, Professionalism, Career & Self Development

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have experience working with marketing, communications, or related fields
• Must be in good academic standing to qualify.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of Leadership Academy
• Familiar with Leadership Academy and can represent it to prospective students
• Experience in Agricultural and Natural Resources Communications
• Experience in Canva and other design software

Working Conditions/Schedule:

One of our student employees helping support Leadership Academy marketing and outreach has graduated, and the other one has resigned.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-01

Anticipated End Date:

2026-11-01