Design & Media Assistant - SOL LGBTQ+ Multicultural Support Network

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter
• Design Portfolio

For additional information please contact: Whitney Archer at [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

This recruitment will be used to fill 1 part-time (average of 10 hours per week) Design & Media Assistant for SOL LGBTQ+ Multicultural Support Network within Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE) 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 Design and Media Assistant creates materials that promote Diversity & Cultural Engagement’s events. Working collaboratively with professional staff and campus partners, the Design and Media Assistant contributes to projects from concept development through final

production.

While professional staff maintain overall decision-making authority and accountability, Design and Media Assistants play an active role in creative implementation, problem-solving, feedback, and execution of ideas. This position provides a supportive, student-centered learning environment where Design and Media Assistants develop technical skills, professional communication practices, and a strong design portfolio while contributing meaningfully to campus engagement and student success.

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 

• Maintain organized media files and shared drives 

• Attend and actively participate in required trainings and weekly student staff meetings 

• Follow university and departmental policies, procedures, and workflows 

• Follow university and departmental protocols regarding communicating with media requests and correspondence 

• Update the event and resource boards in your CRC 

Design & Creative Production 

• Create, edit, and finalize digital and print design materials, including social media graphics, digital signage, email newsletters, posters, and flyers 

• Apply OSU brand standards, accessibility guidelines, and inclusive design practices across all deliverables 

• Proofread and review designs for accuracy, clarity, and quality prior to publication or distribution 

• Incorporate feedback from professional staff and campus partners to refine designs 

• Knowledge of videography and photography basics 

• Use and continuously learn updates for department software and tools, including Microsoft Teams, Canva, Outlook, Adobe Creative Cloud suite or equivalent image editing software, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere or equivalent video editing software 

• Manage and engage with applicable social media platforms, such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Tik Tok, Threads, etc. 

Collaboration & Client Engagement 

• Collaborate with staff members from Student Experiences & Engagement (SEE), Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE), and any other project stakeholders to clarify project goals, audiences, and timelines 

• Demonstrate active listening and clear communication when discussing design concepts with non-designers 

• Contribute ideas and creative solutions during project planning and brainstorming processes 

• Maintain a professional, responsive, and service-oriented approach when working with clients

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

• 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.