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College of Forestry Student Administrative Assistant

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Administration
USD 15.05-17.5 / hour
Posted on Apr 10, 2026
Position Information
Job Title College of Forestry Student Administrative Assistant
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 $17.50 (Standard); $17.00 (Non-Urban); $18.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Administrative Assistant for the Forestry Administration at Oregon State University (OSU).

The College of Forestry Dean’s Office seeks a Student Assistant who will be responsible for administrative tasks as part of the student reception team. This is a part-time position with hours ranging 10-24 a week between the hours of 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings and weekend shifts optional. Opportunity to work over breaks and summer. Work hours will be scheduled in coordination with other student workers and will vary term to term depending on class schedules.
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, Leadership, Professionalism
Position Duties
100% Administration, Events, Communication, and Reception:
  • Be first point of contact for all visitors and guests to the Dean’s Suite and uphold high standards of customer service at all times.
  • Perform all main reception operations including answering phones, email, and handling visitors’ queries and questions.
  • Draft correspondence via email and letterhead, input data in spreadsheets, and organize electronic and hard-copy files.
  • Coordinate calendars for faculty and administrators.
  • Reserve rooms, create catering orders, order supplies, process and sort mail, and process reimbursements.
  • Prepare meeting and event materials, such as name badges, table tents, and agendas
  • Maintain orderly, neat, and clean appearance of offices and conference rooms.
  • Support the Dean, Associate Deans and Administrative Assistant, in completing administrative tasks that support the mission of the College.
  • Assist the Event, Outreach and Administrative Managers in college event planning duties.
  • Facilitate the hiring and training of new student employees.
  • Help to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who enter the Dean’s Suite.
  • Professionally represent the College of Forestry in all interactions with stakeholders in the course of daily work.
Minimum 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
  • 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.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Proficiency using Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook or similar platforms.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Experience in an office setting or in event management.
  • Public speaking skills.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P13057SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/25/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 04/10/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 04/27/2026
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:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

For additional information please contact: Jennifer Elston at jennifer.elston@oregonstate.edu

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

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