Job Description

SnoPlanks Academy Launch Cohort Officer

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents to be considered for this position:

(1) Resume

(2) Cover letter stating why you are a strong candidate for SnoPlanks Academy

(3) Transcripts

(4) 2 professional references and 1 academic reference (name, email, how you know the reference)

For additional information please contact: Todd Laurence at Todd.Laurence@osucascades.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.

All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title

SnoPlanks Academy Launch Cohort Officer

Appointment Type

Student Employee

Job Location

Bend

Position Appointment Percent

100

Appointment Basis

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

$14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate

$21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

The SnoPlanks Academy (SPA) Launch Cohort Officer positions are twelve month student roles that will be closely supervised by the Executive Director of SnoPlanks Academy at OSU-Cascades. The 6 Officer roles are:

President

Head of Product

Head of Operations and Supply Chain

Head of Marketing

Head of Sales and Customer Success

Head of Finance and Administration

These officer roles will work closely with the SnoPlanks Academy administrative staff (the Executive Director, the Academic Director, and the Assistant Director of Experiential Learning) to lead the SPA organization, including managing all operational processes necessary to launch SnoPlanks Academy in Spring 2024 and manage the SPA business for the first year. The SPA administrative staff expects to select the Launch Cohort of students in late March 2024, and to begin onboarding starting April 1 (beginning of Spring 2024 term).
Anticipated rate of pay $16.00 per hour.

Position Duties

The specific responsibilities of the SPA Launch Cohort Officer roles will be tailored to the business functions which the officer is responsible for managing. The business functions are defined as follows:

President

Overall leadership

Interface to governance structures (Board of Directors, Strategic Advisory Board)

Product Team

Design

Prototyping

Testing

Quality (design, assurance)

R&D Lab maintenance

Operations and Supply Chain Team

Supply Chain Management

OEM/Contract Manufacturing partner oversight

Logistics/Factory to warehouse transportation

Shipping and receiving

Inventory management

Marketing Team

Creative Direction

Content Creation

Photography

Videography

Graphics design

Photo and video shoots

Social Media

Demand Generation

Community Engagement

Events (Sponsorship, Business/social, Campus)

Sales and Customer Success Team

Direct to Consumer Sales

Prospect inquiries

Pricing (DTC and wholesale)

Website integration to Shopify

Sales order management

Customer support

Complaints, Returns, Warranty claims

Finance and Administration Team

Procurement

Payroll administration

Bookkeeping and financial statements

Treasury and cash management

Annual budgeting process

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

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

The Launch Cohort Officer positions are responsible for leading the student teams and managing the functional areas of the SnoPlanks Academy business. As such, the officer roles all require strong leadership and management skills. The officer roles also require strong business skills and in-depth experience across a wide range of professional disciplines including product design, operations/supply chain, marketing, sales, finance, and administration. Students should have strong proficiency in one or more of these areas to be considered. This role will require students to be creative, flexible, collaborative, and capable of independent self-directed work.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Outdoor products experience, and a passion for winter sports, is desirable but not necessary.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P10864SE

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

04/01/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date

03/31/2025

Posting Date

03/18/2024

Full Consideration Date

03/21/2024

Closing Date

03/27/2024

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