Makerspace Student Assistant

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

This part-time student position supports the College of Business Student Engagement makerspace at Oregon State University. The work includes routine equipment maintenance, cleaning, training students to use equipment, and general supervision of equipment use. The position involves access to confidential data and information. During the school term, approximately 80% of duties are makerspace and staff support, with the remaining 20% consisting of other duties as assigned. The anticipated schedule is 8–12 hours per week, with evening and weekend hours expected, although the schedule may vary. The position pays $16.55 per hour and is expected to start October 26, 2026. Applicants must submit a resume. Employment is contingent on Human Resources approval and successful completion of a criminal history check and position-qualification review.

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 minimum enrollment standard: high school students must be regularly enrolled in high school or a home-schooling program; undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students must take 6 credit hours per term; undergraduate international students must take 12 credit hours per term; graduate students admitted to Graduate School must take 5 credit hours per term; graduate international students admitted to Graduate School must take 9 credit hours per term. Approved reduced course loads for international students must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
• Must be organized and self-motivated.
• Must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position-qualified under OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq.
• Must self-report convictions.
• Must submit a resume with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with other makerspace equipment, including basic repairs.
• Entrepreneurial interest and experience.
• A history of dependability and responsibility in previous positions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on makerspace equipment.
• Clean the makerspace and equipment.
• Train students to use makerspace equipment.
• Generally supervise equipment use.
• Provide makerspace and staff support during the school term.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed