Dynamic Office Specialist – Child Development Center

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs is seeking an Office Specialist 1 to support the Helen Gordon Child Development Center and the Helen Gordon Infant/Toddler Center on the PSU campus in downtown Portland. The role involves front office duties, scheduling help and clerical support in a busy early childhood laboratory setting.

Responsibilities include reception, procurement, invoicing, record-keeping, and coordination between centers.

Qualifications

• Completion of courses or training in Office Technology; OR one year of general clerical experience which included typing, word processing, or other generation of documents; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• At least step 6 in the Oregon Registry.
• Completed AA degree.
• Prior experience working with children and families.
• Prior experience working in a school or child care facility.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The Office Specialist works between both the Helen Gordon Child Development Center and the Helen Gordon Infant/Toddler Center.
• Center reception and communication, assistance with daily scheduling, ordering and invoice processing, maintaining procurement cards, record keeping and filing, and general clerical support.
• The work schedule will be between the hours of 7:30 am to 5:30pm Monday-Friday, depending on yearly program needs.
• The Office Specialist serves as a Substitute Director on site as needed.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong oral and written communication

Education

AA degree

Job description

The Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs is seeking an Office Specialist 1 to support the Helen Gordon Child Development Center and the Helen Gordon Infant/Toddler Center on the PSU campus in downtown Portland. The role involves front office duties, scheduling help and clerical support in a busy early childhood laboratory setting.

Responsibilities include reception, procurement, invoicing, record-keeping, and coordination between centers.