Important Notifications:
Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
Current Employees: Do not apply via the OSU Career site. Instead, please login to your regular Workday account and visit the Jobs Hub to apply.
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Department:
OSU Portland Center
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: Ryan Johnson at Ryan.johnson@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval
Job Description:
This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Operations Assistant for the Portland Center at Oregon State University (OSU).
Join the team at Oregon State University’s Portland Center – a dynamic, public-facing hub for academic programs, industry engagement, community partnerships, and university events in the heart of downtown Portland.
This role is ideal for a student who enjoys working with people, takes initiative, and wants hands-on experience in operations, event support, customer service, and professional office environments.
As one of the first points of contact for students, faculty, community partners, and guests, you’ll serve as an ambassador for OSU while gaining valuable, transferable skills in communication, organization, and problem-solving.
What You’ll Gain
Professional customer service and front-desk experience
Event and program support experience
Exposure to university operations and facility management
Communication and relationship-building skills
Experience working with faculty, community leaders, and industry partners
Administrative and organizational skills
Problem-solving and independent decision-making experience
This position is especially valuable for students interested in business, communications, event planning, nonprofit management, higher education administration, public service, or hospitality.
Position Duties:
65% Administrative & Customer Experience Support
Welcome and direct students, faculty, staff, and community guests in person, by phone, and via email
Serve as a professional and welcoming presence representing Oregon State University
Support classes, meetings, and special events (room setup, catering set up, technology prep, cleanup, etc.)
Assist faculty with classroom preparation
Monitor and order supplies using OSU’s eProcurement system
Process and distribute incoming mail
Assist with building access, hours, and general operational inquiries
Provide additional operational support as needed
35% Facility Support & Maintenance
Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional facility environment
Clean surfaces such as tables, equipment, and whiteboards
Submit service requests through building management portal (maintenance, recycling, surplus, etc.)
Assist with light maintenance and organization tasks as needed
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, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism
Qualifications:
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community…