Makerspace Student Assistant

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness. is seeking a part-time student employee for the College of Business at Oregon State University to support the Student Engagement Makers Space. You will help with routine maintenance, cleaning, equipment training, and supervision of equipment use on campus.

Hours are up to 24 per week, with a typical schedule of 8–12 hours during the week. Applicants must be enrolled students, able to pass background checks, and maintain confidentiality of data.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard.

Responsibilities

• 80% Makerspace & staff support
• 20% Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Communication

Technology

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Education

Enrollment in a program or institution

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Department:

College of Business – Student Engagement Makers Space

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).

The position supports the Student Engagement makerspace, including routine maintenance to all equipment, cleaning duties, training students to use the equipment, and general supervision of equipment use.

Position will involve access to confidential data and information.

Pay rate for this position is $16.55 per hour.

Position Duties

During the school term:

• 80% Makerspace & staff support


• 20% Other duties, as assigned

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, Career & Self Development

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:

• Organized and self-motivated.

All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Preferred:

• Experience with other makerspace equipment including basic repairs, entrepreneurial interest and experience.


• A history of being dependable and responsible at previous positions held.


• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

• Work schedule can vary; evening and weekend hours are to be expected.


• Anticipated hours per week: 8-12 hours.

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-10-26