Manage office operations including printer support, mail pickup, submit supply requests and inventory tracking, as well as stock and monitor kitchen, office, and event supplies
Maintain organized digital files and shared drives
Assist with center reservations, room scheduling, and calendar coordination
Report facility, technical, or IT issues to appropriate campus partners
Use and continuously learn updates for department software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Canva, Concur, Mazévo)
Event Planning & Programming
Contribute ideas during program brainstorming and planning processes
Support event logistics, including proposals, scheduling, promotion, and execution
Staff event check-in tables and provide on-site support
Co-lead or facilitate events, including public speaking and group engagement
Collaborate with student organizations and welcome student-initiated program ideas
Support the development of event and department learning outcomes aligned with DCE goals
Assist with event assessment and reflection to evaluate program impact
Document programs through photos, videos, or narrative summaries
Follow departmental processes for event planning, promotion, and budgeting
Assist with social media content creation and maintenance as assigned
Outreach, Education & Engagement
Serve as a student leader on topics related to identity, equity, and social justice
Share information about systems of oppression and their impact on communities served by DCE
Listen to and uplift the experiences of students from historically underrepresented communities
Support coalition-building and cross-center collaboration
Identify key issues impacting communities served by the CRCs and assist with efforts to minimize or remove negative impacts
Provide support for cultural, religious, and community-based activities and observances
Respond appropriately to conflict or crisis situations by following training and referring to professional staff
Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the communities served by DCE and a commitment to continued learning
Learning Outcomes & Core Competencies
Through employment in this role, CRC Student Leaders will develop the following competencies:
Communication & Collaboration
Strengthen interpersonal communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills
Collaborate effectively with peers, professional staff, student organizations, and campus partners
Leadership & Professionalism
Practice accountability, ethical decision-making, and professional workplace behaviors
Navigate responsibility within structured institutional systems and policies
Program Planning & Assessment
Gain experience in event planning, logistics, promotion, and evaluation
Apply learning outcomes and assessment tools to improve programs and services
Civic & Community Engagement
Build skills in outreach, coalition-building, and engagement
Connect students to resources and support community well-being
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, Teamwork, Leadership, Equity & Inclusion
Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-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 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.
Required Qualifications
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
Enrolled as a part-time OSU student (minimum 6 credits)
Demonstrated commitment to personal development, community engagement, and leadership
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Demonstrated time-management and basic project management skills
At least one year of leadership, employment, volunteer, or comparable experience demonstrating responsibility and accountability
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with communities represented by the Cultural Resource Centers
Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, unless otherwise arranged with the supervisor
Preferred Qualifications
Involvement with underrepresented or marginalized communities on campus
Experience planning, facilitating, or leading programs or events
Experience engaging in conversations about identity, equity, and social justice
Knowledge of campus and community resources
Demonstrated self-awareness regarding identity and its impact on different communities
Understanding of issues impacting historically underrepresented populations
Working Conditions/Schedule
The hiree will work 10-11.5 hours per week.
Salary Range
Anticipated Start Date
2026-11-30
Anticipated End Date
2026-12-01
