Forest Management Student Assistant
Oregon State University
Oregon, USA · Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Oct 24, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Forest Management Student Assistant |
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| Appointment Type | Student Employee |
| Job Location | Corvallis |
| Position Appointment Percent | 100 |
| Appointment Basis | 12 |
| Pay Method | Hourly |
| Pay Period | 16th - 15th of the following month |
| Pay Date | Last working day of the month |
| Remote or Hybrid option? | |
| Min Hourly Rate | $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) |
| Max Hourly Rate | $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) |
| Position Summary | This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Forest Management Student Assistant for the College of Forestry at Oregon State University (OSU). OSU Research Forests, managed by the College of Forestry, are comprised of ten research, teaching, and demonstration forests located throughout Oregon. The 11,500-acre McDonald and Dunn Forests, located immediately to the north and west of Corvallis, are the largest of these forest properties. These forests host more than 200,000 public recreation visits per year (many from repeat visitors who live nearby) and contain 110 miles of roads and 30 miles of multi-use trails. This position assists the Associate Director of Operations with all aspects of forest management on these ten forests. |
| 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: Critical Thinking, Leadership, Professionalism, and Career & Self-Development |
| Position Duties | Position Description:
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| Minimum Qualifications | Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
*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. |
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| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P12578SE |
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| Number of Vacancies | 2 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 01/05/2026 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | 06/16/2028 |
| Posting Date | 10/24/2025 |
| Full Consideration Date | 11/13/2025 |
| Closing Date | 11/13/2025 |
| Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: ● A Resume ● A Cover Letter For additional information please contact: Brent Klumph at brent.klumph@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent 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 Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. 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 |