FERM Student Clerical

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title FERM Student Clerical Appointment Type Student Employee

Job Location Corvallis 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? 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) Position Summary

The Department of Forest Engineering, Resources and Management (FERM), within the College of Forestry, is seeking a 2 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) hourly Student Clerical Worker. This position offers valuable, hands-on experience in an academic office setting while providing essential administrative support to faculty, students, and visitors.

Key responsibilities include reception duties, electronic filing, general office maintenance, monitoring the departmental email inbox, scheduling meeting rooms, ordering office supplies, and assisting with the preparation of reports and documents. The ideal candidate will be professional, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication and time-management skills. This role is an excellent opportunity for a student looking for flexible, part-time work that aligns with their academic commitments and builds real-world administrative experience.

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, Teamwork, Professionalism

Position Duties

* Provide general administrative support to faculty, staff, students, and visitors

* Perform reception duties, including greeting visitors and answering phones

* Monitor and respond to inquiries from the departmental email inbox

* Assist with electronic filing and organization of departmental documents

* Help maintain the general cleanliness and organization of the office and general use areas in the College

* Schedule and coordinate meeting room reservations

* Order and track office supply inventory

* Assist with the preparation and formatting of reports, documents, and other materials

* Complete other clerical tasks as assigned by office staff or department leadership

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-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.

Additional

Required Qualifications Preferred (Special) Qualifications

* Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately

* Professional demeanor and ability to interact courteously with faculty, staff, students, and the public

* Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks

* Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace

* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

* Willingness to learn and take initiative in a dynamic office environment

* Ability to lift up to 20lbs.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P13240SE

Number of Vacancies 2 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/11/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/01/2026 Posting Date 06/08/2026 Full Consideration Date 06/10/2026 Closing Date 06/10/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants

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

1. A Resume/Vita

2. A…