KidSpirit Admin Summer

Kid Spirit Admin 2026 - 2027 Summer / School Year Special Instructions

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

In addition to applying to the OSU job website portal please go to Kid Spirit website to join our team and apply to Kid Spirit.

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

Job Title
Kid Spirit Admin 2026
-2027 Summer / School Year

Appointment Type
Student Employee

Job Location
OSU

Position Appointment Percent
100

Appointment Basis
12

Pay Method
Hourly

Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date
Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?
Not specified

Min Hourly Rate
$15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate
$17.50 (Standard); $17.00 (Non-Urban); $18.50 (Portland Metro)

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Student Clerical Assistant positions for the Kid Spirit Program in the Division of Extension and Engagement at Oregon State University (OSU).

Kid Spirit’s goal is to provide a quality and safe environment for all campers, parents, and staff. Employees should always be prepared and willing to respond to the unexpected.

Responsibilities include administrative/office support for youth program instructors, camp counselors, and overall program operations. The position requires strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Tasks include lesson planning, safety response, equipment management, program promotion, and effective collaboration with staff, families, and supervisors. This role involves attention to detail, handling special projects, answering phones, processing cash and card payments, deposits, registrations, and other duties as assigned.

The Division of Extension and Engagement is core to OSU’s mission and helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. For more information, visit the division website. Kid Spirit is a unit within the Division; its mission is to provide high-quality, equitable learning experiences for youth and to foster growth for employees.

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) are developed through this position in the primary areas below:
Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, and Career & Self-Development.

Program Accountability and Operations (65%)

• Assist with the creation, editing, updating and maintenance of program projects and reports; maintain a variety of schedules.
• Manage registrations.
• Answer phones and emails, manage camper pick-ups, support programs.
• Manage attendance in a timely manner, perform check in and out of participants.
• Using information technology to assist with maintaining systems or database security.
• Perform data entry functions which may include personal information.
• Processing financial transactions (cash, check and credit card payments) and making cash deposits.
• Maintain equipment and supplies inventory
• Administer first aid and activate emergency action steps if medical attention is required. May care for sick/injured students including handling medications.

Safety, First Aid & Documentation (10%)

• Monitor participant safety at all times and administer first aid when necessary.
• Initiate emergency action procedures appropriately and calmly.
• Accurately complete incident, accident, and behavioral reports…