Office Assistant 2026-27

Lewisandclark; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Lewis & Clark College in Portland seeks a student assistant to support the Asian Studies program with administrative tasks and event help. You will assist with posters and general office duties, contributing to a smooth program operation.

The role runs 2026-09-24 to 2026-09-30, pays $16.80 per hour, and requires Pell Grant and Work Study eligibility. Federal work-study guidelines and nondiscrimination policies apply.

Qualifications

• Pell Grant and Work Study eligibility preferred.
• Willingness to perform administrative duties and events support.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative office duties and assist with events.
• Create posters and support program administration.

Skills

Communication

Career & Self-Development

Professionalism

Job description

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I APPLY?

Welcome! We're excited that you're interested in applying for a position at Lewis & Clark College. Before you get started, here are a few important things to keep in mind:

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WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Alison Walcott

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

5400 Federal Work Study

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

2026-09-24 - 2026-09-30

JOB PURPOSE:

Support the Asian Studies program

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform administrative office duties, helping with events, creating posters, etc.

SCHEDULE:

TBD

RATE OF PAY:

$16.80 an hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT:

Pell Grant and Work Study eligible preferred.

The core competencies the student will strengthen in this role include:

• Communication : Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods.
• Career & Self-Development : Show awareness of one's strengths and opportunities for growth, and take steps to pursue goals.
• Professionalism : Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and ethical behavior in the workplace.

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators. ( https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance )

Reasonable Accommodation

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Eligibility to Work

In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.