Oregon State University Looking for Education Program Assistant 2 Full Time

Department: Ext 4-H Yth Dev OffCmpus
(TEX)

Appointment Type: Classified Staff

Job Location: The Dalles

Recommended Full-Time Salary
Range:

Position Summary:
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 32 hours per week)
Education Program Assistant 2 position for the OSU Extension Wasco County office in The Dalles, Oregon. This position is with Oregon State
University Extension Service 4-H Youth Development.

Program Mission
4-H provides young people with
intentional, high quality learning experiences that promote positive interactions with adults and peers, sustained and active participation
across time, and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world around them. This mission is accomplished through the work of
volunteers, youth, community members and professionals who organize and conduct learning experiences in club, group, community, and family
settings. Programs are implemented in a manner that is consistent with the best practices in the field to youth development and respectful
of local norms and culture.
The Oregon Extension and 4-H Youth Development Programs reach close to 100,000 young people annually through
out-of-school, after-school, and in-school programming. 4-H staff may provide administrative oversight to a broad array of programs which
may involve minors, animals, and firearms. Some 4-H experiences may require transportation of members in motor vehicles and chaperoning
overnight accommodations. 4-H staff are also required to assure compliance with Federal and State regulations related to youth protection,
fund-raising, taxation, and the non-profit status of 4 H and affiliated organizations.

Purpose of the Position

This position’s primary responsibilities are to oversee, develop and implement STEM outreach educational activities while coordinating
and communicating with key stakeholders. The EPA2 provides hands-on and learner centered education programs to upper elementary, middle and
high-school aged youth. This person will develop and deliver science and technology youth programming after-school, out-of-school, and
in-school times. This person will create collaborative community partnerships and initiate program changes as needed with the input of 4-H
faculty. The EPA 2 will disseminate information to youth and adults regarding the planning, organizing, and implementing of 4-H organized
events .

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Oregon State University is committed to creating and maintaining
compassionate and inclusive learning and working environments for all learners, visitors and employees. We envision collaborative community
environments that enhance civility and embrace diversity. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment
includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language Access regulations.

In addition, this individual will
assist the managing faculty and professional faculty members to design, develop, maintain and/or carry out Extension programs to ensure that
educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded
from participation.

For more information on our commitment to inclusive excellence:

OSU Division of Extension and Engagement’s
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Unit: https://
extension.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion

OSU Moving Forward Together
https
://leadership.oregonstate.edu/president/moving-forward-together

Position Duties
This Education Program Assistant 2
embeds the commitment of the university to a collaborative and inclusive community in all interactions and duties performed. This
individual works with the 4-H faculty and professional faculty members to ensure that educational programs and outreach activities serve
diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation. In addition, this individual
contributes to a welcoming and respectful workplace culture.

45% 4-H Program Delivery

• Collaborate with 4-H
  Faculty and School District Administrators to determine overall program goals and objectives.
• Deliver programs at afterschool and
  out-of-school programs within the three school district sites in Wasco County. This will require travel.
• Work independently to
  develop and deliver educational programs based on OSU Extension Service/4-H approved curricula, materials and information.
• Research and implement curriculum with International Society for Technology and Education (ISTE) standards, core competencies, and Next
  Generation Science Standards (NGSS) as guidelines.
• Modify existing non-credit curriculum to adapt to needs of various stakeholders
  including students, school districts, grantors and state and national standards; develop written materials and activities to supplement
  curriculum.
• Conduct educational presentations at community events.
• Provide classroom managements practices as
  necessary.

40% 4-H Program Development (Planning, Preparing and Evaluating)

• Collaborate with 4-H Faculty
  and School District Administrators to identify and engage local partners and stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with key
  stakeholders, educate communities and stakeholders on importance of the program, find and engage volunteers to assist with afterschool and
  out-of-school time programs.
• Provide lead work and orient program volunteers.
• Coordinate with OSU Extension Service
  grant/budget oversight designee on all program related expenses.
• Verify program set up and lessons/topics with site contact and
  assist in preparation and ordering of instructional supplies needed for the programs.
• Assist in assembling materials needed for
  programs.
• Evaluate the programs effectiveness using Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved protocols.
• Discuss updating
  or adjusting of curricula and supporting materials with 4-H Faculty and School District Administrators.

Perform
responsibilities as it relates to OSU relationship with County 4-H Association:

• Coordinate with managing faculty to ensure
  that County 4-H Association agreements are on file and followed;
• Follow OSU financial policies, standards, rules, procedures, and
  best practices and the County 4-H Association agreement;
• Refer to the 4-H procedures handbook for working with the County 4-H
  Association.

10% Promotion of the Program

• Market, promote, and recruit after-school and out-of-school
  time programs to students at each district site.
• Coordinate and implement promotional displays at schools, businesses, events, in
  the community and through social networking.
• Attend and participate in appropriate community meetings as needed to meet the goals
  of the program.

5% Other

• Attend training meetings/sessions and professional development opportunities
  as directed by 4-H Faculty.
• Keep accurate records and provide necessary reports on time as appropriate or deemed necessary to
  document program effectiveness.
• Contribute to a welcoming and respectful workplace culture.
• Perform other duties as
  needed and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Associates Degree and three years of work experience (paid or volunteer)
supporting community programs that serve children, youth or adults OR Bachelors Degree and one year of work experience (paid or volunteer)
one year of which must be working in youth development programs, adult education, teaching, program delivery or related functions OR Five
years experience in a field related to the duties of the position AND a high school diploma or equivalent. AND Demonstrated oral and
written communication skills. Demonstrated skill to work with diverse audiences. Demonstrated skill to use computers for word processing,
data management, and communications.

Additional Required Qualifications

• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and
  enhancing diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as a
  collaborative member of a team.
• Ability to successfully engage with a diverse population in a culturally responsible
  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 University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are
required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

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 drivers license in their state of residence, be
determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred (Special)
Qualifications

• Experience with delivering a curriculum in a youth group setting.
• Experience working with
  educators.
• Ability to adapt to changing technological environment and to learn and share new technology.
• Bilingual
  (English and Spanish) and/or Bicultural. Demonstrated ability to engage Spanish-speaking audiences through the utilization of bi-literate
  and bicultural skills.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Flexibility to perform work in a variety of settings and
  to work occasional evenings and weekends depending on program needs.
• The majority of the work will be at the school district sites
  (The Dalles and Dufur).
• This position requires travel to deliver educational programming and services in Wasco County.
• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. of educational materials.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications will
be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested
documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the
minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for classified staff
positions.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

If you are using relevant
volunteer experience to meet minimum qualifications, please include this information in the Employment History section of the
application.

This position requires you to work at other non-OSU educational sites that may have their own compliance programs
(e.g., vaccination program).
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information
please contact: Lu Seapy, [email protected], 541-298-4004
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 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 University Standard 05-010 et seq.
Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.
Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.
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 drivers license in their state of residence, be
determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent
upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Motor Vehicle Check Requirement.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/136360

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