VPR Project Assistant

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

• A Resume

• A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact:

Konnie Handschuch at and/or Sara Begley at

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 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

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (maximum of 20 hours per week) Student Project Assistant position for the Office of VP for Research at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position will assist the Operations Manager and the Administrations Finance and Operations team with administrative duties special projects and operational tasks. The Project Assistant will be a crucial role to support the operations of the Division of Research and Innovation.

Position Duties:

40% Administrative Support

• Support and update office standard operating procedures and manuals

• Work with cross functional teams to update and maintain Onboarding and offboarding processes

• Collaborate with leadership team and HR teams to communicate updates and opportunities for Employee and supervisor training

• Streamline the new employee search processes to ensure all candidates are communicated with

• Participate in office improvement work groups

• Maintain specific Division of Research and Innovation webpages

• Update employee communication expectations as well as other division wide procedures

• Plan employee appreciation events and activities

• Collaborate with leadership team to host events in person and remotely to increase staff engagement

• Assist with calendar organization and scheduling for shared spaces and the Operations Manager

40% Operational Support

• Assist with the receipt documentation and processing of financial checks to ensure accurate and timely deposits in accordance with university financial procedures

• Support Buyer with invoice reconciliation and other duties

• Assist with office updates (office moves office remodels organization facilities updates)

• Assist with projects as needed

10% Office Improvement Projects

• Assist the Operations Manager in continued improvement to the Division of Research and Innovation

10% Other Duties as Assigned

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 this position students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication Critical Thinking Teamwork Technology

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: be academically enrolled in a high school community college or university and pursuing a program or course of study

*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 theOffice of International Services(OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications: