Community and Program Assistant - kaku-ixt mana ina haws

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Diversity and Cultural Engagement at Oregon State University seeks a CRC Community and Program Assistant to support daily operations, engage students, and help run educational programming. You will work with student leaders and professional staff to create welcoming spaces and learning opportunities aligned with DCE’s mission.

The role emphasizes frontline center operation, outreach, event support, and collaboration with campus partners, with a focus on identity, equity, and belonging.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a school program and able to work as a student employee.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse groups.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team with professional staff and peers.
• Proven time-management and basic project coordination skills.
• Experience in leadership, employment, volunteer work, or comparable activity.

Responsibilities

• Staff Cultural Resource Center during shifts, providing front-desk coverage.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, and in person with professionalism.
• Maintain center operations, inventory, supplies, and digital files.
• Assist with room scheduling, event setup, and calendar coordination.
• Support outreach, tours, and community engagement activities.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings; follow policies and procedures.
• Assist with social media content creation and center communications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Leadership

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Canva

Concur

Mazévo

Job description

Department: Diversity and Cultural Engagement – kaku-ixt mana ina haws

Department Overview

Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE) is a student-centered department dedicated to fostering identity-affirming community, belonging, and leadership development. Through Cultural Resource Centers, educational programming, and collaborative partnerships, DCE supports students from historically underrepresented communities while advancing equity, learning, and connection across campus.

Position Summary

The Cultural Resource Center (CRC) Community and Program Assistant supports the daily operations, community engagement, and educational programming of Diversity & Cultural Engagement. Student Leaders work in partnership with professional staff and peers to maintain welcoming spaces, assist with programs and outreach, and contribute to student learning and community-building initiatives aligned with DCE’s mission. While professional staff retain responsibility for overall decision-making and accountability, CRC Student Leaders play an active role in implementation, feedback, and student-centered leadership development.

Position Duties

Administrative & Center Operation Support Staff

• Staff Cultural Resource Center during scheduled shifts, providing consistent front-desk coverage
• Respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries with professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate judgment
• Manage office operations including printer support, mail pickup, submit supply requests and inventory tracking, as well as stock and monitor kitchen, office, and event supplies
• Maintain organized digital files and shared drives
• Assist with center reservations, room scheduling, and calendar coordination
• Report facility, technical, or IT issues to appropriate campus partners
• Use and continuously learn updates for department software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Canva, Concur, Mazévo)
• Attend and actively participate in required trainings and weekly student staff meetings
• Follow university and departmental policies, procedures, and workflows
• Facilitate or co-facilitate meetings and presentations as assigned
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized center spaces, including kitchens and gathering areas
• Conduct routine walkthroughs during shifts to tidy spaces and greet guests
• Post weekly events’ flyers, newsletters, and OSU updates in center spaces
• Set up and break down rooms for meetings and events, including tables, chairs, and equipment
• Operate basic audio-visual and event equipment
• Complete routine upkeep tasks (e.g., watering plants, resetting spaces)
• Safely lift and move furniture or equipment (up to 25–50 lbs.) as required

Community Engagement & Student Support

• Welcome visitors and foster a respectful, inclusive, and affirming environment
• Provide orientations and tours for students and campus partners
• Build community through relationship-based peer engagement and support
• Connect students to relevant campus and community resources
• Participate in outreach efforts such as tabling, presentations, and campus-wide events
• Represent DCE on committees, working groups, or initiatives as assigned
• Collaborate with student organizations, campus departments, and community partners
• Support a healthy workplace culture grounded in accountability, care, and repair
• Engage in ongoing reflection, identity development, and learning while supporting peers around identity development, social justice, and belonging

Event Planning & Programming

• Contribute ideas during program brainstorming and planning processes
• Support event logistics, including proposals, scheduling, promotion, and execution
• Staff event check-in tables and provide on-site support
• Co-lead or facilitate events, including public speaking and group engagement
• Collaborate with student organizations and welcome student-initiated program ideas
• Support the development of event and department learning outcomes aligned with DCE goals
• Assist with event assessment and reflection to evaluate program impact
• Document programs through photos, videos, or narrative summaries
• Follow departmental processes for event planning, promotion, and budgeting
• Assist with social media content creation and maintenance as assigned

Outreach, Education & Engagement

• Serve as a student leader on topics related to identity, equity, and social justice
• Share information about systems of oppression and their impact on communities served by DCE
• Listen to and uplift the experiences of students from historically underrepresented communities
• Support coalition-building and cross-center collaboration
• Identify key issues impacting communities served by the CRCs and assist with efforts to minimize or remove negative impacts
• Provide support for cultural, religious, and community-based activities and observances
• Respond appropriately to conflict or crisis situations by following training and referring to professional staff
• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the communities served by DCE and a commitment to continued learning

Learning Outcomes & Core Competencies

• Equity, Identity & Inclusion: Demonstrate increased understanding of identity, power, privilege, and systems of oppression; Apply culturally responsive and inclusive practices in peer engagement and programming
• Communication & Collaboration: Strengthen interpersonal communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills; Collaborate effectively with peers, professional staff, student organizations, and campus partners
• Leadership & Professionalism: Practice accountability, ethical decision-making, and professional workplace behaviors; Navigate responsibility within structured institutional systems and policies
• Program Planning & Assessment: Gain experience in event planning, logistics, promotion, and evaluation; Apply learning outcomes and assessment tools to improve programs and services
• Civic & Community Engagement: Build skills in outreach, coalition-building, and engagement; Connect students to resources and support community well-being
• 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, Teamwork, Leadership, Equity & Inclusion

Qualifications

Full 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.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Demonstrated commitment to personal development, community engagement, and leadership
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated time‑management and basic project management skills
• At least one year of leadership, employment, volunteer, or comparable experience demonstrating responsibility and accountability
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with communities represented by the Cultural Resource Centers
• Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, unless otherwise arranged with the supervisor

Preferred Qualifications

• Involvement with underrepresented or marginalized communities on campus
• Experience planning, facilitating, or leading programs or events
• Experience engaging in conversations about identity, equity, and social justice
• Knowledge of campus and community resources
• Demonstrated self‑awareness regarding identity and its impact on different communities
• Understanding of issues impacting historically underrepresented populations

Working Conditions / Schedule

• Work is campus based, Monday through Friday during Center hours, generally 10 AM to 7 PM
• Works schedule may include occasional evening and weekend commitments
• Student are scheduled average 10 hours per week

Salary Range

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date

2026-08-31

Anticipated End Date

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem‑solvers and change‑makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep‑rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• 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 additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
• Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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