Design Create Studio Studio Assistant

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking a student employee to assist in the Design Create Studio within the College of Business. The role is part-time (up to 24 hours/week) and pays $16.55 per hour, with duties spanning studio maintenance, equipment usage training, and student engagement.

The position emphasizes independence, collaboration, and attention to safety as part of the DIM Program’s work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled and eligible to work as a student.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Strong attention to details and safety procedures in a studio setting.
• Comfortable working around design equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the aesthetic and functional aspects of the studio.
• Train and assist others with design equipment usage (3-D printers, CNC, laser cutters, sewing, painting).
• Maintain a welcoming atmosphere for students to meet and create.
• Create or organize communication documents or digital media to encourage design skills.
• Support students and faculty in Design Programs and studio outreach.

Skills

Independence

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Design equipment handling

Education

Enrolled as student (HS/college/university)

Academic standing requirements

Job description

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill 1 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student position for the College of Business at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position will assist in activities for the Design & Innovation Management (DIM) Program.

Pay rate for this position is $16.55 per hour.

Position Duties

• Maintaining the aesthetic and functional aspects of the studio.
• Training and assisting others with the proper use of a variety of design equipment, including modeling equipment (such as 3-D and resin printers), cutting equipment (such as CNC and laser cutters), sewing equipment and painting equipment.
• Maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for students to meet and create.
• Creating and/or organizing communication documents or digital media to encourage and build skills in design, support students and faculty in the Design Programs, and increase reach of the studio.

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
• Technology
• 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 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

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Strong attention to details and following functional and safety procedures
• Ability to work in a space containing design equipment and materials
• Self-motivated

Preferred

• Experience using and maintaining design equipment/machines (such as personal use of machines like Cricut, 3-D printers, CNCs, airbrush, etc. and/or technical abilities from employment in a Makerspace or formal training)
• Experience with design and modeling computer software
• Experience in helping others reach their creative goals
• Passion and interest in design and/or design management
• A reference (name and contact information) and/or letter from faculty or staff at OSU, or other experience that can confirm your abilities with these qualifications

Working Conditions/Schedule

• 5-10 hours per week, schedule to be determined with employee input and needs of the Design Create Studio.
• Most to all work will be performed in the Design Create Studio in Milam Hall.

Salary

• $16.55 per hour

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.

Anticipated Start Date

2027-01-04

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.

For additional information please contact: Shanna Ruyle at [e-mail]

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.