Portland Center Student Operations Assistant

Oregon State University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Portland Center is seeking two student Operations Assistants to support front-desk operations, events, and general office tasks in downtown Portland. The role is up to 24 hours per week and targets students who enjoy people-facing work and hands-on experience in operations and hospitality.

You will be the first point of contact for students, faculty, and guests, acting as an OSU ambassador while gaining transferable communication and organizational skills that prepare

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
• Undergraduate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Graduate student: 5 credit hours per term
• International students: credit-hour requirements for full-time status as per university policy

Responsibilities

• Welcome and direct students, faculty, staff, and community guests in person, by phone, and via email
• Support classes, meetings, and special events (room setup, catering set up, technology prep, cleanup, etc.)
• Assist faculty with classroom preparation
• Monitor and order supplies using OSU’s eProcurement system
• Process and distribute incoming mail
• Provide operational support as needed
• Help maintain a clean, organized facility and assist with light maintenance
• Submit service requests through building management portal

Skills

Initiative

Independence

Reliability

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Ambassador role

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

# Department:
OSU Portland Center

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Operations Assistant for the Portland Center at Oregon State University (OSU).

Join the team at Oregon State University’s Portland Center – a dynamic, public-facing hub for academic programs, industry engagement, community partnerships, and university events in the heart of downtown Portland.

This role is ideal for a student who enjoys working with people, takes initiative, and wants hands‑on experience in operations, event support, customer service, and professional office environments.

As one of the first points of contact for students, faculty, community partners, and guests, you’ll serve as an ambassador for OSU while gaining valuable, transferable skills in communication, organization, and problem‑solving.

What You’ll Gain

• Professional customer service and front‑desk experience
• Event and program support experience
• Exposure to university operations and facility management
• Communication and relationship‑building skills
• Experience working with faculty, community leaders, and industry partners
• Administrative and organizational skills
• Problem‑solving and independent decision‑making experience

This position is especially valuable for students interested in business, communications, event planning, nonprofit management, higher education administration, public service, or hospitality.

Position Duties

65% Administrative & Customer Experience Support

• Welcome and direct students, faculty, staff, and community guests in person, by phone, and via email
• Serve as a professional and welcoming presence representing Oregon State University
• Support classes, meetings, and special events (room setup, catering set up, technology prep, cleanup, etc.)
• Assist faculty with classroom preparation
• Monitor and order supplies using OSU’s eProcurement system
• Process and distribute incoming mail
• Assist with building access, hours, and general operational inquiries
• Provide additional operational support as needed

35% Facility Support & Maintenance

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional facility environment
• Clean surfaces such as tables, equipment, and whiteboards
• Submit service requests through building management portal (maintenance, recycling, surplus, etc.)
• Assist with light maintenance and organization tasks as needed

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, Teamwork, Professionalism

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:

• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Reliable, professional, and trustworthy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to serve as a first‑line ambassador forOSU

Preferred:

• Experience supporting events
• Experience answering inquiries in person, via phone, or email
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

# Working Conditions/Schedule:

• Located in downtown Portland, OR
• Typical office environment
• Hours may range between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday
• Must be able to work a minimum 4-hour shift (4–8 hour shifts preferred)
• Students should be available to work 12–24 hours per week during the academic term
• May require standing or sitting for extended periods and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs

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

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

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

# Anticipated Start Date:

2026-12-01