Federal -Study Forestry Student Assistant *Student Position

Federal Work-Study Forestry Student Assistant
* Student Position Only*

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Position Title Federal Work-Study Forestry Student Assistant
* Student Position Only*

Classification Title

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit $15.05/hour

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Notes

Open Until Filled Notes Open For  Academic Year

Position Type/Employee Class

Position Type/Employee Class Student Position

Instructor Status

Instructor Status Not applicable

Overtime Eligible Non-Exempt

FLSA Status

Campus Location

To assist the Forestry faculty and staff with class preparation, tool and equipment maintenance, cleaning, and organization of forestry supplies.

• Prepare material for courses as directed by Program Director, Administrative Assistant, or Faculty.
• Assist in equipment cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of forestry lab equipment and lab spaces.
• Support safe and proper forestry practices.
• Prepare materials, supplies, and equipment for instructional purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds. Ability to manage conflicts within and/or between groups and to work in a team environment. Ability to be accurate and detail oriented.
• Ability to remain flexible and do different tasks on a daily basis.
• Ability to provide consistent and dependable customer service.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds and other aspects of human diversity.
• Ability to use software programs and database systems which include Microsoft Office Suite, email, website editing, basic desktop publishing, and modern office equipment.

Regular hours are established between 8 am – 5 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities.

Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to work at a workstation for extended periods. Requires to write, read written materials and computer screens, and ability to use telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Awarded and accepted Federal Work-Study for 2025-26.
• Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid.

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

• Forestry Experience, particularly in forestry equipment use and maintenance.

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no…