Parking and Transportation Student Assistant

OSU Oregon State University; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

OSU Oregon State University is seeking three part-time, on-site staff in Bend, OR, to support the Transportation Program with parking services and outreach. The role includes assisting students, managing parking, fleet vehicles, and transportation options, with an anticipated wage of $17.00 per hour.

These student positions require enrollment in an eligible program, adherence to academic standards, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a school or university.
• Must meet academic standing requirements; suspension disqualifies.
• Undergraduate/graduate enrollment minimums per term.
• International students: credit-hour requirements per term.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer support for parking services.
• Monitor and report parking trends on campus.
• Monitor parking lots for policy compliance and issue citations as needed.
• Promote transportation options at events and through materials.
• Represent OSU‑Cascades at events and tabling opportunities.

Skills

Customer support

Observation & monitoring

Policy enforcement

Event promotion

Team representation

Job description

Job Description

Three part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) positions at Oregon State University Cascades (OSU‑Cascades). The position will be located in Bend, Oregon. The role supports OSU‑Cascades’ Transportation Program with administrative and outreach activities, including outreach to students and support with management of parking, fleet vehicles, and transportation options.

Anticipated wage: $17.00 per hour.

Position Duties

• Provide customer support for parking services.
• Monitor and report parking trends on and around campus.
• Monitor parking lots for compliance with parking policies, issuing parking citations as necessary.
• Promote Transportation Options through events, developing and distributing educational materials, and encouraging students to consider carpooling, biking, and other active transportation options.
• Represent OSU‑Cascades at special events and "tabling" at events.

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, Critical Thinking, Professionalism.

Qualifications

• Full 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: Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate intermediate organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to be reliable and punctual.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Driving requirement: Must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self‑report convictions as per OSU Standards 125‑155‑0200 and 576‑056‑0000.

Working Conditions / Schedule

• Salary Range: Anticipated wage $17.00 per hour.
• Anticipated Start Date: 2026‑10‑16.
• Anticipated End Date: (not specified).

Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

FACTS

• Top 1.4% university in the world.
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined.
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties.
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone.
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates.
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color.
• 217k+ alumni worldwide.

Total Rewards Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

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

At Oregon State University, no qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of any program or activity operated by the University.

If requested, OSU will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application to receive an accommodation. Requests may be directed to the hiring unit, or to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at 541‑737‑3556.

Oregon State University, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including Title IX and its regulations, does not unlawfully discriminate and prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including in academic admissions and employment. The university prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin (including ancestry and ethnicity), citizenship, marital or family status, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status / service in the uniformed service, or any other status protected by law or OSU policy.