COE Student Career Assistant

Department:Career Development Center
Special Instructions to Applicants:
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
● A Resume
● A Cover Letter
For additional information please contact: Erich White at Erich.White@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
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
Job Description:
This recruitment will be used to fill 5 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Career Assistant positions for the College of Engineer at Oregon State University (OSU).
The OSU College of Engineering Career Center is seeking energetic, motivated students to fill multiple part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Career Assistant positions. Career Assistants support the mission of the College of Engineering and the Career Development Center by contributing to the success of student professional development and leadership.
This is accomplished by providing high-quality career advising and career education to peers; assisting in the coordination of campus programs and events; managing online platforms; strengthening external partnerships with faculty, alumni, employers, parents and the surrounding community via written and verbal communication; and providing excellent customer service to thousands of stakeholders. These activities will take place in an in-person, remote or hybrid format, according to the needs of the OSU community.
Through this position, students will develop core competencies that will better prepare them for careers after graduation. These skills include, but are not limited to: communication, critical thinking, teamwork/collaboration, leadership, professionalism, equity and inclusion, & digital technology. Students will also develop expertise in topics directly related to career development, including resume and CV writing, interviewing etiquette, salary negotiation, and more.
This recruitment will be used to create a pool of applicants for the College of Engineering Career Assistant position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year, and qualified applicants will be contacted as positions become available.
Position Duties
Provide daily advising to peers on a variety of career development topics
Support planning and implementation of Career Development Center events including career fairs, networking events, employer information sessions and classes
Manage Handshake and Beaver Hub activity, including responding to student questions, appointment scheduling, and Handshake event pages
Be first point of contact for all in person and remote visitors to the COE Career Center and uphold high standards of customer service at all times
Facilitate and lead professional development presentations on behalf of the COE Career Center
Perform all main reception operations including answering phones, email, and handling customer queries and questions
Help to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all visitors to the COE Career Center and visitors to employer and career focused events, both virtually and in person
Support COE Career Center staff in completing administrative tasks that support the mission of the Center
Assist in hiring and training of new student employees
Attend and participate in regular staff trainings
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, Critical Thinking, Professionalism
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
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to value, respect, learn and interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences.
Experience with PC and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
Preferred
Currently enrolled student taking six credits at an approved college/university.
Meet satisfactory academic standing requirements of a term and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
Working Conditions/Schedule:• 10-15 hours/week during the academic year, occasionally up to 24 hours maximum/week.
• The COE Career Center is staffed 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Early mornings/evenings for workshops or training sessions required at times.
Salary Range:
Anticipated Start Date:2026-10-16
Anticipated End Date: