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)
- Professional customer service and front-desk experience
- Event and program support experience
- Exposure to university operations and facility management
- Communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience working with faculty, community leaders, and industry partners
- Administrative and organizational skills
- Problem-solving and independent decision-making experience
This position is especially valuable for students interested in business, communications, event planning, nonprofit management, higher education administration, public service, or hospitality.