Special Project Student Assistant

This special-project job is perfect for students who gain satisfaction from organizing, sorting, and completing a complex task from start to finish. Now a podcast studio, EOU has a large amount of CDs and records to sort through and possibly sell during a lively spring event whereby the proceeds go back to the Associated Student Body. Jump-in and manage a ‘Vinyl Revival’ project by applying for this short-term student employment opportunity. This is a great way to use your Federal Work Study award. Grab a friend with a Work Study award and make this a fun project.

Supervisors Name & Title	Kathryn Shorts, Director of Student Involvement
Student Job Title	Special Project Student Assistant
Department	Center for Student Involvement
Position Funding	Federal Work Study-funded position
Number of Student Positions	Mulitple
Job Category	Student employee
Wage & Job Level	$14.20; Level 2
Job Location	On-campus, in-person
Job Duration	February/March – May, 2025
Type of work schedule	Flexible schedule – agreed upon Work hours are during the day Mon-Friday
Estimated numbers of hours per week	3 to 6 hours per week with the potential of increased hours during spring break if available.
Experiential Learning:	Students will learn about project management as they put a plan with deadlines in place to complete a special project along with learning how to plan an event including the promotion. They will become experienced in evaluating the quality and resale value of older records and CDs along with developing an effective method of sorting and inventorying.
Professional Development:	Training from the EOU Library staff will be provided about archiving and curating will be provided.
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	– Sort and categorize an inventory of CDs and records. – Gather resale value information on CDs and records from trusted resources.  – Plan and implement a spring term event potentially giving away or selling CDs and records
Minimum Qualifications:	– Currently enrolled at EOU with at least 6 credits (undergraduate) or 9 credits (graduate). – In good academic standing (GPA 2.0 or higher). – Pass a background check pending employment offer.
Preferred Qualifications:	– Knowledge of records and CD values. – Experience of using detail-oriented skills to complete a project.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	– Effective listening skills to allow good decision-making. – Ability to be disciplined and committed to completing a project.
Required Application Material:	Resume and Intro/Cover Letter Please answer these questions in a Word/Google Document and send with the intro/cover letter and resume. Why does this job sound interesting to you?  How might you ensure the completion of the project?
Send Application Materials To:	Kathryn Shorts; kshorts@eou.edu; Hoke 204
Job Opening Date:	February 4, 2025
Job Closing Date:	Open Until Filled
First Day of Application Review:	February 10, 2025
Estimated Start Date:	Beginning of Spring Term
Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
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