Student Services Office Student Assistant
About The Position
The College of Forestry Student Services Office at Oregon State University is hiring two part-time student assistants to provide administrative support and front desk reception. The role focuses on creating a welcoming environment, communicating promptly with students, supporting office staff, and helping maintain smooth day-to-day operations. Student employees can develop communication, teamwork, and professionalism skills. Typical schedules are 10–15 hours per week, with a maximum of 24 hours per week across all campus positions. Work schedules vary by academic term and are coordinated with fellow student staff. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays; limited after-hours events and occasional work during academic breaks may be available. Flexibility in scheduling is preferred.
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 participating in 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 officially admitted to Graduate School must take 5 credit hours per term; graduate international students officially 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.
- Demonstrated excellence in customer service.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Skill in multitasking and effective time management.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Proactive approach and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Reliability, dependability, and a consistent work ethic.
- May require successful completion of the OSU Motor Pool Driver Authorization Form and Van Safety Training.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in, or willingness to learn, a multi-line phone system, including placing callers on hold and transferring calls.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Proficiency or experience using web-based forms.
- Experience designing marketing flyers and posters to promote events and student opportunities.
- Enrollment in a College of Forestry undergraduate major.
- Flexibility in work scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for visitors.
- Respond to in-person, email, and phone inquiries.
- Maintain office operations and general office cleanliness.
- Update the College of Forestry Jobs page.
- Update the College of Forestry Fernhopper newsletter.
- Facilitate the Photo of the Week contest.
- Check in students for advising appointments.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
