Office Specialist 2

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University (OSU) seeks an Office Specialist 2 in the Office of Admissions to manage document loading, evaluate credentials, and maintain applicant files for prospective students. This role supports admission decisions within deadlines and university procedures.

The position emphasizes high-volume data entry, CRM/Banner SIS work, and effective communication with diverse audiences. Remote or hybrid work is possible, with typical office hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Competent in Microsoft Windows, Email, Word Processing, and spreadsheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Experience with data entry and using information tech to retrieve information.

Responsibilities

• Determine which documents are necessary for applicant files and evaluate admission eligibility.
• Process suspended or errored WEB applications in Banner SIS.
• Make admit decisions or refer to Holistic Review when needed.
• Process campus, term and major changes in CRM; create new applications.
• Compare credentials against requirements and document the review process.

Skills

MS Windows

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Professional communication

Data entry

Internet research

In-person/phone/electronic info

Keyboard typing

Education

Associate’s degree in Office Occupations/Office Technology

Certificate in Office Occupations/Office Technology

Tools

Slate CRM

Banner SIS

On Base document management

Job description

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: Cheyenne Pulsipher at [e-mail] or 541‑737‑5686.

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one full‑time Office Specialist 2 position for the Office of Admissions at Oregon State University (OSU). The Office of Admissions includes the recruitment of prospective students, responding to requests for admission, general information and processing applications from all persons seeking entry to Oregon State University. The purpose of this position is computer loading & maintaining document files for material received in the admission office pertaining to prospective students. Process, evaluate credentials, & maintain files of applicants for admission arriving to admit or deny status, applying state system, university & office regulations & requirements. Information is used for advising by campus faculty, high school, college counselors & students both prospective & current. These tasks are carried out within designated time frames. Occasional contact with frustrated or agitated people. Very high volume of computer data entry and desk work. All work is carried out under pressure of deadlines, fluctuating workload and changes in regulations, policies and procedures.

Department

Office of Admissions

Key Responsibilities

• Determine which documents are necessary for applicant files to be completed for evaluation. Evaluate credentials for admission eligibility for all undergraduate domestic students. Determine if student level is correct and change in CRM and Banner SIS when appropriate.
• Process suspended or errored WEB applications in Banner SIS.
• Make appropriate admit decisions based on requirements, and in cases where qualifications are marginal, refer file to secondary review process (Holistic Review).
• Process all campus, term and major changes for prospective students in CRM. Create new applications in CRM for campus and term changes.
• Compare credentials of applicants against stated requirements for eligibility. Fill out an informational reader form for each applicant to document their review process and eligibility for admission.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical experience. One year of which included typing, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR An Associate’s degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology; OR Graduation from a private school of business with a Certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology and one year of general clerical experience. College courses in Office Occupations or Office Technology will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be competent in Microsoft Windows, Email, Word Processing, and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated professional communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
• Experience with using computers and computer software to ensure accurate and efficient data entry.
• Independently research, assess, and retrieve information from the Internet.
• Provide and receive information in person, by phone, or electronically.
• Explain information regarding specific programs or services. Provide in depth technical information regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Sit at a keyboard/computer/workstation for the majority of a workday. Be proficient in typing using standard qwerty keyboard.

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 University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Competency in using Slate CRM, Banner SIS, credit articulation software and document management systems (i.e. On Base).
• Experience in higher education.

Working Conditions/Schedule

Typical Office Hours M – F, 8am – 5pm. Remote or hybrid work is possible.

Salary Range

$19.3-$28.75

Anticipated Start Date

2026-10-01

Anticipated End Date

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.

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

If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job‑related pre‑employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre‑employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail].