JUS C Office Specialist 2

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,670 - 30,183; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs seeks an Office Specialist 2 to perform service-focused administrative tasks, record processing and technical support in the Criminology/Criminal Justice department.

The role is on-campus, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break. Candidates should have strong MS Office skills and excellent communication abilities; background check required.

Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical experience, with at least one year that included typing, word processing, or other document generation skills.
• OR an Associate’s degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology.
• OR a Certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology from a private business school and one year of general clerical experience.
• College courses in Office Occupations or Office Technology substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Performs service-focused administrative work, record processing and technical support.
• Provides information to faculty, staff, students and the broader community.
• Assists with business functions of the department and performs general receptionist duties.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Background check

Education

Associate’s degree in Office Occupations/Technology

Certificate in Office Occupations/Technology

Tools

Banner

Cognos

Drupal

Google Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Position Title: Office Specialist 2 – Working Title JUS C Office Specialist 2
Position Number: D95708
Classification Title: Office Specialist 2
Department: 310200 – JUS Criminology/Criminal Justice Dept
Location: Portland State University, Portland, OR
FTE: 1.0
Start Date: 08/17/2026

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is a large undergraduate program, a graduate program, and a research institute (CJPRI). This position performs service‑focused administrative work, record processing and technical support, provides information to faculty, staff, students and the broader community, assists with business functions of the department, and performs general receptionist duties. The role is on‑campus, in‑office, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical experience, with at least one year that included typing, word processing, or other document generation skills.
• OR an Associate’s degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology.
• OR a Certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology from a private business school **and** one year of general clerical experience.
• College courses in Office Occupations or Office Technology substitute for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

Additional Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education, especially PSU.
• Working knowledge of Banner, Cognos, Drupal, and Google Suite.
• Demonstrated experience working with confidential information.
• Demonstrated experience working in a busy, professional office setting.
• Demonstrated success working in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to self‑manage multiple timelines and priorities.

Key Cultural Competencies

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adheres to all PSU policies, including those on prohibited discrimination & harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours

On‑campus, in‑office, Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary rate for this position will be between $19.36 and $21.91 per hour. The starting rate may be negotiable above this range, depending on the candidate’s knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as department budget and HR approval. PSU’s benefits package includes 95% premium‑paid healthcare, a generous retirement and vacation package, and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse, or dependent at any Oregon Public University.