Portland Center Student Operations Assistant
Oregon State University
Operations
USD 15.05-17.5 / hour
Posted on Feb 23, 2026
Position Information
| Job Title | Portland Center Student Operations Assistant |
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| Appointment Type | Student Employee |
| Job Location | Portland |
| 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 | $17.50 (Standard); $17.00 (Non-Urban); $18.50 (Portland Metro) |
| Position Summary | 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. We are seeking one part-time student Operations Assistant to help support daily operations, events, and facility coordination. 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 (Transferable Skill Development)
This position is especially valuable for students interested in business, communications, event planning, nonprofit management, higher education administration, public service, or hospitality. |
| 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 |
| Position Duties | 65% Administrative & Customer Experience Support
35% Facility Support & Maintenance
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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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| Working Conditions / Work Schedule |
If you enjoy working with people, staying organized, and being part of a professional environment that supports meaningful university and community engagement, we encourage you to apply. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P12858SE |
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| Number of Vacancies | 2 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 03/16/2026 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | 06/01/2028 |
| Posting Date | 02/23/2026 |
| Full Consideration Date | |
| Closing Date | 03/31/2026 |
| 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: Ryan Johnson at ryan.johnson@oregonstate.edu 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 |

