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Materials Lead Associate

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When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1. A Resume/Vita 2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position For additional information please contact: Ian Hamilton at ian.hamilton@oregonstate.edu 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 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 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 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. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Position Details

Position Information Job Title Materials Lead Associate 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 Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $19.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $20.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill up to 3 part-time Materials Lead Associate positions for the Materials Management unit in Corvallis. (Maximum of 24 hours per week during school term; up to 40 hours/week in summer and breaks.) Earliest employment start date is Fall 2025 and continues through the 2025-24 academic year. Materials Management (Campus Surplus and Recycling) is seeking student Materials Lead Associate (MLA's) to provide leadership and support the training of newly hired OSU student employees in collecting, transporting, and organizing a wide range of materials for reuse, recycling, and safe disposal. The use of university-owned vehicles will support the transport of a wide variety of materials across campus. Materials Management staff are expected to observe and actively listen to OSU community members with diverse backgrounds who have questions or comments about their experiences with OSU's materials services. Materials Management is working toward strategic priorities to advance diversity, inclusion, and equity in our work. We invite applicants who hold underrepresented identities and those who contribute to an inclusive work environment to apply.

• Starting pay rate is likely to be higher than the minimum if the selected applicants has demonstrated in their work as a Materials Associate the required experience.

Position Duties Materials Management Lead Support: 75%

• MLA's will, under the direction of the Recycling Manager, assist with student employee training, mentoring, and coaching for recycling and surplus student employee positions including:
• Provides on the job training and coaching of student employees.
• Assists with on-going training programs
• Identifies and evaluates problems by analyzing possible solutions before acting.
• Effectively navigates workplace relationships.
• Sets a positive tone for other employees and leads by example.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrates openness and interacts respectfully in a diverse environment.
• Promotes positive customer relations; addresses customer needs in an efficient and courteous manner.
• Demonstrates a commitment to work safety by complying to safety standards, emergency procedures and reporting unsafe working conditions.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures.

Materials Training Assistant: 20% One goal of the MLA is to help prepare new Materials Associates with accurate information about performing their job duties and provide encouragement and support as new members of the Materials Management team. MLA's will be assigned new employees following their initial orientation for training on the job. The shifts assigned will be targeted on the most common work shifts for new MA's:

• Recycling Collection (Zone and Residence Halls)
• Surplus Pickups
• Bottle & Can Sorting

But can include training for any shift assignment. During the shift, MLA's will explain and demonstrate procedures, affirm workplace policies, answer questions, and observe and record student progress. Other duties as assigned by Materials Management staff: 5% 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

• Demonstrable knowledge of Recycling collection, sorting, and general operations.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Surplus collection and Public Sales.
• Good professional oral and written communications skills.

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 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 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

• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Experience in training, teaching, mentoring or coaching others in a technical skill or procedure.
• Knowledge or understanding of Surplus receiving, forklifting, and other more technical skills used during Surplus shifts.
• Knowledge or understanding of Cardboard truck usage or other more technical skills or procedures used during Recycling shifts.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule Open only to those currently holding a position as Materials Associate. Posting Detail Information Posting Number P10479SE Number of Vacancies 3 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 11/13/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 11/03/2025 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 11/09/2025 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: 1. A Resume/Vita 2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position For additional information please contact: Ian Hamilton at ian.hamilton@oregonstate.edu 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 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 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 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. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

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Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Summer holiday, Work at office, Shift work

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