Collaborative Assistant – Contemplative Studies

Collaborative Assistant - Contemplative Studies

This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) Collaborative Assistant for the School of Psychological Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU). The Contemplative Studies Initiative is hiring for housekeeping and program support primarily at Marigold: The OSU Center for Contemplative Practice. The Collaborative Assistants will leverage relevant interests and skills to provide administrative, housekeeping, creative, customer service, and operations support for the center and a range of Contemplative Studies programs and activities.

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, Professionalism

Position Duties - 40% Site Maintenance: Plant care, Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors, Launder small towels, Clean and organize props, Provide housekeeping for one single-use bathroom, Remove trash and recycling, Maintain a clean space and a welcoming and bright aesthetic 20% Customer Service and Administrative Tasks: Greet clients, Answer client questions, Share about program and center activities, Set a tone for a welcoming, friendly, supportive contemplative practice environment, Enter class rosters into Momence software; communicate payment anomalies to staff, Tag and file liability waivers 20% Marketing: Organize, monitor and write on our social media channels (Instagram, Facebook), Put up posters on campus and in Corvallis 10% Support and Additional Projects: Assist with additional projects and tasks as needed, relevant to your interests or skill set. This may include: program development, graphic design, supporting specific events and initiative activities, tabling at events, and supporting staff teachers, CSI coordinator, or director with tasks. 10% Accountability: Attend meetings as requested and maintain regular communication with supervisor for progress updates, Open and close building for scheduled daily hours of operation by locking and unlocking doors, arming/disarming building, turning on and off lights, and securing assets, Maintain operating procedures for practice center

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 - 1+ years academic and/or personal/practical background in contemplative studies or any contemplative practice or tradition 1+ years in a customer service, teaching, or administrative role Exceptional communication skills, especially standard written and spoken English Ability to work independently, without supervision, and collaboratively, including active exchange of feedback and ideas Exemplify discernment and sound decision making A demonstrable commitment to self-awareness, self-reflection, compassionate communication, and kindness

Preferred (Special) Qualifications - Specialization in one or more of the following: teaching yoga, meditation, or another contemplative practice: graphic design, indoor plant care, marketing, customer service, information technology or other directly applicable, specialized skills.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule - Estimated 3-6 hours per week each for two collaborative assistants; could potentially range from 6-15 hours per week depending on student availability and center workload. Schedule is generally M-F during the 9am-6pm timeframe. Some weekends/evenings when events are occurring, as agreed upon on a case-by-case basis. The Contemplative Center is located at 648 SW 2nd Street in Corvallis – student will need to be able to get to/from the center regularly for work commitments. There may be occasional duties/staff meetings on the Corvallis campus in Milam Hall.