Program Representative Volunteer Tax Assistance Program Representative

Program Representative 2: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Representative
Oregon StateUniversity Department : College of Business Dept (BUS) Appointment Type: ClassifiedStaff Job Location: Oregon Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Job Summary: Thisrecruitment will be used to fill one part-time, (approximately 19 hours per week) Program Representative 2: Volunteer Income Tax AssistanceProgram Representative position for the College of Business at Oregon State University (OSU).
This is a limited durationappointment expected to last approximately 1 year from the appointment begin date.
This Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)Program Representative will be a member of the Oregon State University College of Business. This position is primarily remote within thestate of Oregon. Occasional travel to the hub location in Corvallis and throughout the state of Oregon will be required. The VITA ProgramRepresentative will report directly to the VITA Program Manager. The VITA Program Representative will serve as the on-the-groundrepresentative for the mobile OSU VITA site throughout the state of Oregon and provide a range of support to enable VITA program growth andsustainment.
VITA is a collaborative venture between the College of Business, Oregon State University Extension, and the InternalRevenue Service, designed to complete federal and state tax returns for low to moderate income individuals and families in Oregon. The VITAprogram engages with outreach to expand services of Black, Indigenous, Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities in all areas of Oregon.VITA is funded by a grant from the Oregon Department of Human Services.
The position will involve acquiring and maintaining anextensive knowledge of VITA programs, policies, procedures, and requirements. The VITA Program representative is expected to act as asubject matter expert on these and to support VITA Program Site Coordinators, volunteers, and community partners on questions as theyarise.
The incumbent will coordinate and operate Mobile Site / "Pop-up" events (generally occurring mid-February - mid-April) forVITA tax preparation throughout the state of Oregon including working with the VITA Program Managers, and local VITA Site Coordinators todetermine event location, date, hours, etc. The incumbent will have on-site operational leadership for these events whenever an OSU SiteCoordinator or community-partner VITA site coordinator is not present.
The College of Business joins with other departments andcolleges in new initiatives to respond to the needs and concerns of OSU's increasingly multicultural student body, and to join the ranks oftop tier colleges of business across North America in terms of teaching excellence, cutting edge research, industry partnerships andcommunity service.
The College of Business is committed to maintaining and enhancing its diverse and collaborative community thatstrives for equity and inclusivity. All faculty and staff members are responsible for helping to ensure that these goals are achieved andshould be able to demonstrate contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Such contributions can be part of service and/orprofessional development. Outputs and impacts of these efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion will be included in annualperformance reviews. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than ajob!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We dont wait forchallenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background andperspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who dependon it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all. FACTS:
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OregonState University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
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Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package,including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additionalsix Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, aFamily Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more aboutthe full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities
This position embeds the commitment of the universityto a collaborative and inclusive community in all interactions and duties performed and practices a welcoming and respectful workplaceculture. 30% Program Support - Subject Matter Expert 30% Program Planning and Preparation for MobileSite/ "Pop-up" Events 30% Operational Coordination and Execution for Mobile Site/ "Pop-up" Events 5%Data Gathering and Reporting 5% Other Duties as Assigned by the Principal Investigator What You WillNeed Must have or be able to obtain IRS Tax Training/Certification including Advanced, Military, and InternationalCertifications within 1 month of hire date and maintain the certification throughout employment. Experience working effectivelywith individuals from diverse backgrounds. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Excellent critical thinkingand problem-solving skills. Demonstrated success working as a member of a collaborative team. Demonstrated commitment topromoting and enhancing diversity. Proficient use of computers, including word processing, generating reports, developingpresentations, utilizing email, and searching and retrieving information through the internet. This position is designated as acritical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined tobe position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youthprograms may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or apersonal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess andmaintain a current, valid drivers license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions asper University Policy 05-030. What We Would Like You to Have Bachelors degree in business, accounting law, economics,social work, sociology, or closely related field. Experience with community outreach and engagement. Experiencecoordinating volunteers. Experience with tax preparation. Experience working as a supervisor. Fluency inSpanish. Experience building and maintaining positive relationships with partner organizations. Experience working in atertiary education institution. Experience working for, or coordinating with, OSU Extension. Experience with interculturalcommunications with Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic audiences, including but not limited to bilingual-multilingual experience. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Remote/virtual office environment, as agreed upon by the employee andsupervisor. Nonstandard hours will be required (e.g., evening and/or weekend site operations and community engagement events). Travel/driving within the state of Oregon required for mobile site events and in-person site support. Special Instructionsto Applicants To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 04/15/2024. Applications will continueto be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closingdate is subject to change without notice to applicants.
Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on theemployment 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. Resumesare NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40hours per week). PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in theEmployment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.
Typically, the starting salaryis at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact:
Shelly Krehbiel

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancingequity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applicationsfrom 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.
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OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourageapplications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has"critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon theresults of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check,etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions orconcerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSUs Employee and Labor Relations team at To apply, please visit:
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