Student Engagement Program Assistant

Oregon State University; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking part-time Student Engagement Program Assistants to support the College of Business Student Engagement program and events. The roles involve assisting directors, instructors, program managers, and office staff, with cross-trained responsibilities across multiple areas.

Responsibilities include event support, engagement activities, TA duties, data organization, and precollege activity support.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term

Responsibilities

• 80% Student Engagement staff/office/event support.
• 20% other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Education

Enrollment in educational program (HS/CC/University)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Department:

Student Engagement Program Assistant

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

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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

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

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill 5 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student positions for the College of Business at Oregon State University (OSU).

Position supports the College of Business Student Engagement program and special events. The Student Engagement program assistant may support assistant directors, instructors, program managers, and/or office admin.

Program assistants are cross-trained in multiple areas to support students and staff of the program and will have responsibilities that may include:

• Event support
• Support for engagement activities
• Teaching Assistant duties (TA)
• Organizing data and assisting in report creation
• Support for precollege activities
• And other duties, as assigned

Position will involve access to confidential data and information.

Pay rate for this position is $16.55 per hour.

Position Duties

During the school term:

• 80% Student Engagement staff/office/event support
• 20% other duties as assigned.

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:

• Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Career & Self Development

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 be 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:

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Preferred:

• Excellent organizational skills; a history of being dependable and responsible at previous positions held; have successfully completed BA160, BA161, BA 162 - or an equivalent; a demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Transfer students are encouraged to apply.
• Work Study students are encouraged to apply.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Work Schedules can vary depending on the role. Evening and/or weekend hours may be expected based on the role.

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-10-23