Location: Corvallis,OR, USA
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title ALI Field 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 $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) FieldSpecialist positions for Recreational Sports at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Field Specialist reports to the Director of the Adventure Leadership Institute and is responsible for assisting with class outings, trips/activities, and programs. Field Specialists attend any required or necessary trainings or meetings that the Director mandates. Field Specialists are responsible for maintaining their training and skills in the relevant activity to which they are guiding, and are encouraged to seek continuing education to better themselves and the programs to which they assist.
Field Specialists also have the opportunity to assist in teaching PAC or KIN classes per instructor approval.
Employee Expectations
* Know Your Stuff: Learn, model, promote and consistently enforce policies for the Department of Recreational Sports.
* Communicate Like a Pro: Professionally and proactively communicate with your teammates, supervisors and administrative staff.
* Stay Sharp: Maintain required certifications and attend orientation sessions, staff meetings and Director's Retreat as directed.
* Seek Solutions: Provide quality customer service to all patrons and search for a path to yes when possible and aligned with mission.
* Deliver a Positive Experience: Maintain and promote a safe and fun environment for all participants and staff.
We create engaging environments for student growth and success. We inspire healthy living by providing quality recreational and educational opportunities for the Oregon State University community.
Anticipated Hourly Rate: $16.80
Position Duties
* Organization and coordination of PAC or KIN trips, Adventure Club trips, and other activities.
* Work with the ALI Operations Staff to coordinate trip equipment and personal equipment for all trips.
* Maintain department specific safety certifications, such as CPR, Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder.
* Provide ongoing evaluation and recommendations for the trip process, adjust as needed.
* Assist in the maintenance, inventory, and cleaning of trip equipment after each outing or program.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
* 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
* Wilderness First Aid, Professional Rescuer CPR with AED, DRS Bloodborne Pathogens training.
* The ALI Field Specialist position is reserved for students who are actively pursuing their Adventure Leadership Certificate with ALI. The minimum requirements to be hired as field staff are Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder, in addition to LEAD 430/530 Foundations of Adventure Leadership. If you have not taken these courses, you are not eligible for hiring at this time. You are encouraged to enroll in these courses and apply at a later date.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-###-####) as per OSU Standard 576-###-#### et seq.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
* Strong role models, possess excellent conflict resolution skills and respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
* Commitment to student development and leadership.
* Awareness of safety concerns and risk management within an adventure education setting.
* Ability to provide positive customer service.
* Awareness of and appreciation for individual uniqueness and diversity.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Energetic and enjoy working with a variety of people and environments.
* Reliable, self-motivated, and work well with minimum supervision.
* Successful completion of LEAD 430/530 Foundations of Adventure Leadership or equivalent.
* Progress toward and/or completion of the Adventure Leadership Certificate with the Adventure Leadership Institute.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Period of Employment: One academic year (contingent employment is dependent upon satisfactory completion of a 30 day probationary period and satisfactory job performance as evaluated by immediate supervisor). 8-20 hours per week. Early mornings, evenings and weekends required. Hours vary per week based on trip schedule.
Compensation: Student employees are paid a wage consistent with the OSU Student Employment Pay Rate Guidelines. The Department of Recreational Sports identifies pay based upon job duties, level of responsibility and complexity of work to be performed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P11424SE Number of Vacancies 10 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/25/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 08/29/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 11/26/2024 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:
* Resume
* Cover Letter
The ALI Field Specialist position is reserved for students who are actively pursuing their Adventure Leadership Certificate with ALI. The minimum requirements to be hired as field staff are Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder, in addition to LEAD 430/530 Foundations of Adventure Leadership. If you have not taken these courses, you are not eligible for hiring at this time. You are encouraged to enroll in these courses and apply at a later date.
For additional information please contact: Olivia Cameron at ...@oregonstate.edu
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.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-###-####) as per OSU Standard 576-###-#### et seq.
The Department of Recreational Sports at Oregon State University commits to achieve excellence through cultural diversity and actively encourage applications from all genders, persons of color, and individuals from underrepresented groups. Interview questions will be developed based on the information in this position description.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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