Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Beavers Belong Support Network Graduate Group Student Leader for the Counseling Center at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Beavers Belong Support Network (BBSN) is a peer support network that is student-centered and decentralized in an effort to provide students with a space to engage with others who understand their unique perspectives and struggles and build community together. Beavers Belong Support Network Student Leaders will facilitate weekly peer support groups designed to support Graduate Students in an effort to increase belonging and connection between students, provide support in ways students feel are helpful in spaced they feel comfortable, and positively impact personal wellbeing.

Oregon State University’s (OSU) Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is strongly committed to affirming diversity in a broad sense, to treating all with dignity and respect, and to opposing discrimination, prejudice, and oppression. 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 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:

Teamwork, Leadership, Equity & Inclusion, Career & Self-Development Position Duties BBSN Student Leaders design and implement participant recruitment activities, (co)facilitate peer support spaces, connect peers to relevant campus and community resources, and attend ongoing professional development opportunities. Examples of BBSN Student Leader responsibilities include: Effectively facilitate weekly peer led spaces

Engaging with peers and connecting them to relevant CAPS, campus, and community resources

Promote involvement opportunities connected to the BBSN For example: participant recruitment events, tabling, collaborating with OSU student organizations, cultural centers, and other campus partners

Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other BBSN Student Leaders and the Peer Support Coordinator

Complete weekly tasks and needs as identified by Peer Support CoordinatorMay also involve focusing efforts on specialized projects based on needs of the department and/or initiative

Working with Peer Support Coordinator and CAPS marketing team to create social media and marketing materials and messaging related to the BBSN

Other duties as assigned by the Peer Support Coordinator 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 (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Additional Required Qualifications Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills

Demonstrated interest in working with peers and supporting student well-being

Demonstrated commitment to self and community development and advocacy

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of the unique challenges faced by Graduate Students

Ability to work 3-5 hours per week, including occasional evenings, and weekends

Ability to attend mandatory scheduled trainings and meetings Includes foundational trainings and ongoing professional development

Ability to obtain FERPA certification and complete other necessary trainings in a timely manner

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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Current OSU Student

Experience leading presentations and/or facilitating discussions with peers

Experience as a peer educator/mentor

Ability to maintain composure in the face of opposing viewpoints

Experience working with student populations

Comfort discussing sensitive topics

Experience with and/or supporting Graduate Students

Experience or familiarity working with or supporting individuals who may be experiencing loneliness, academic stress, minority stress, or other mental wellbeing challenges Working Conditions / Work Schedule