Office Specialist 1

Portland State University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland State University launches opportunities at the Helen Gordon Child Development Center (HGCDC) and HGITC, on PSU’s downtown Portland campus. These full-day centers serve children from six weeks to five years and function as a laboratory for PSU students, faculty, and the community.

The announced position, Office Specialist 1, supports PSU’s lab centers through administrative tasks and coordination with students, staff and families in a dynamic early childhood setting.

Job description

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Position Announcement

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 09/01/2026

Classification Title

Classification Title Office Specialist 1

Working Title

Working Title Office Specialist 1

Department

Position Number

Position Number D95997

Representation

Representation OP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503

Position FTE

Position FTE 1.0

End date, if applicable

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

The Helen Gordon Child Development Center ( HGCDC ) and Helen Gordon Infant/Toddler Center ( HGITC ) are full-day children’s programs for Portland State University, serving children aged six weeks to five years. Located on the PSU campus in downtown Portland, the Centers provide model early childhood programs for the children of Portland State University students, faculty and staff, and the Portland community. The Centers are a laboratory for students and faculty participating in observation, practice and research activities in Early Childhood Education, Child, Youth and Family Studies, psychology, and related fields. HGCDC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.