Resident Assistant- High School Journalism Institute

Position Details

Position Information


Job Title
Resident Assistant- High School Journalism Institute


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
$15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)


Max Hourly Rate
$21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)


Position Summary


This recruitment will be used to fill two (2)full-time (a maximum of 40hours per week) Resident Assistant for the Department of Educational Pathways at Oregon State University (OSU).

The High School Journalism Institute (HSJI) is a collaboration between Oregon State University, The Oregonian/OregonLive and Oregon media organizations. It is a one-week summer camp for high school students from Oregon and SW Washington to work with professional mentors to use real journalism skills to report and photograph a 36-page newspaper, as well as blog and produce multimedia pieces. The HSJI Resident Assistants provide support during the day directing students to various campus locations, drive students to their interviews around Corvallis and stay overnight in the residence halls providing supervision. HSJI RAs also provide information about OSU and what it is like to be a college student.

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, Teamwork, Leadership, and Equity & Inclusion.

Position Duties

• Resident Assistants will work through the annual High School Journalism Institute, July 11 through July 18, 2026.
• Supervise up to 20 high school students during meals and evenings/overnights (outside of programming time)
• Live in the residence hall with high school students throughout their seven-night stay at the camp. Males and females will be in separate suites.
• Walk with students to and from residence halls. Accompany students as they walk in a group to meal times in dining halls, to and from the Student Experience Center, and to other activities throughout the week. It is essential that RAs must arrive at set location at least 10 minutes early to ensure students stay on schedule.
• During periods between designated times with students, one RA will be within 5-minute walking distance of the Student Experience Center and available for phone calls in case of questions or needs that may arise. RA's may coordinate with camp organizers ahead of camp to determine who will fulfill this role at any given time.
• Follow all instructions from OSU lead organizer, Orange Media Network staff and The Oregonian institute lead organizer regarding rules and schedule.
• Maintain utmost professionalism at all times, including on social media
• Ensure students are following all rules and expectations set by High School Journalism Institute staff, Orange Media Network, and Oregon State University.
• Keep students on the OSU campus at all times. Make sure students do not leave campus for any reason.
• Any trips to on-campus stores, shops, or restaurants are only done with prior approval by the High School Journalism Institute co-organizers.
• Provide group-bonding activities for students during free-time. Activities should be constructive and inclusive of all students
• Report all problems, concerns, or emergencies immediately to Precollege Programs coordinator or staff of High School Journalism Institute
• Maintain professional relationship with students
• A minimum of one male RA and one female RA will be hired
• Must be available in the evenings to stay overnight in the residence hall with 20 high school students.
• Must conduct a walk through each night and a wake-up each morning to ensure all students are accounted for.

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

• Must be available for work July 11 to July 18, 2025
• Must be a current, fee-paying university student
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to drive a 12-passenger van
• If hired, must participate in pre-institute training for youth safety and pass the 12-passenger van test

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.


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 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.


Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Resident Assistant
• Previous experience participating in High School Journalism Institute as a student or RA, or previous experience in student media or journalism study
• Previous experience working in a mentoring, camp, or leadership capacity with high school students
• CPR/First Aid Certified

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
P13195SE


Number of Vacancies
2


Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
07/06/2026


Anticipated Appointment End Date
07/31/2026


Posting Date
05/15/2026


Full Consideration Date
06/01/2026


Closing Date
06/01/2026


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:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: India Sloat at View email address on click.appcast.io

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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.

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 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

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