When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A Resume
- A Cover Letter
- A supplemental document answering the questions
Supplemental questions:
1. kaku-ixt mana ina haws focuses students Indigenous to the Americas and Pacific Islands. Please share why you want to work at kimih, and what strengths, experiences, or ideas would you bring to support our mission and focus?
2. kaku-ixt mana ina haws is part of Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE). In 100-200 words describe how you would intentionally build connections across different areas of DCE. What strategies would you use to strengthen collaboration and engagement between our program areas?
3. Provide the contact details for two references (name, phone number, email).
For additional information please contact: Alba Sederlin at [email protected]
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Job Description:This recruitment will be used to fill three part-time (a maximum of 20-24 hours per week) Community and Program Assistant positions for the Cultural Resource Center kaku-ixt mana ina haws within Diversity & Cultural Engagement at Oregon State University (OSU).
Department Overview
Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE) is a student-centered department dedicated to fostering identity-affirming community, belonging, and leadership development. Through Cultural Resource Centers, educational programming, and collaborative partnerships, DCE supports students from historically underrepresented communities while advancing equity, learning, and connection across campus.
Position Summary
The Cultural Resource Center (CRC) Community and Program Assistant supports the daily operations, community engagement, and educational programming of Diversity & Cultural Engagement. Student Leaders work in partnership with professional staff and peers to maintain welcoming spaces, assist with programs and outreach, and contribute to student learning and community-building initiatives aligned with DCE’s mission. While professional staff retain responsibility for overall decision-making and accountability, CRC Student Leaders play an active role in implementation, feedback, and student-centered leadership development.
Position Duties:
Administrative & Center Operation Support
Staff Cultural Resource Center during scheduled shifts, providing consistent front-desk coverage
Respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries with professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate judgment
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)
Attend and actively participate in required trainings and weekly student staff meetings
Follow university and departmental policies, procedures, and workflows
Facilitate or co-facilitate meetings and presentations as assigned
Maintain clean, safe, and organized center spaces, including kitchens and gathering areas
Conduct routine walkthroughs during shifts to tidy spaces and greet guests
Post weekly events’ flyers, newsletters, and OSU updates in center spaces
Set up and break down rooms for meetings and events, including tables, chairs, and equipment
Operate basic audio-visual and event equipment
Complete routine upkeep tasks (e.g., watering plants, resetting spaces)
Safely lift and move furniture or equipment (up to 25–50 lbs.) as required
Community Engagement & Student Support
Welcome visitors and foster a respectful, inclusive, and affirming environment
Provide orientations and tours for students and campus partners
Build community through relationship-based peer engagement and support
Connect students to relevant campus and community resources
Participate in outreach efforts such as tabling, presentations, and campus-wide events
Represent DCE on committees, working groups, or initiatives as assigned
Collaborate with student organizations, campus departments, and community partners
Support a healthy workplace culture grounded in accountability, care, and repair
Engage in ongoing reflection, identity development, and learning while supporting peers around identity development, social justice, and belonging
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:
Equity, Identity & Inclusion
Demonstrate increased understanding of identity, power, privilege, and systems of oppression
Apply culturally responsive and inclusive practices in peer engagement and programming
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:
Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Equity & Inclusion
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
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
Works schedule may include occasional evening and weekend commitments
Student are scheduled average 10 hours per weekSalary Range:Anticipated Start Date:2026-08-31Anticipated End Date:
Skills Required
- Must be academically enrolled in high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
- Must meet applicable academic standing requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible.
- Must meet the applicable minimum enrollment standard.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- 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.
- 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.
What We Do
Oregon State University is a public land-grant research university in Corvallis, Oregon. It describes itself as an innovative university advancing research in critical areas such as climate science, robotics, and clean energy. Its mission is to promote economic, social, cultural, and environmental progress for Oregon, the nation, and the world, combining research, innovation, and service to the campus and broader public.
