Programming Coordinator

Position: Programming Coordinator 2026/27
Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Programming Coordinator 2026/27 Appointment Type Student Employee

Job Location Bend 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 $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary

* The Office of Student Life enhances the mission of OSU-Cascades by its own mission of

A) social change agents and social responsibility,

B) empowering students to engage in challenge and discovery, and

C) implementing programs and framework that are student informed.

* Student Activities comprises a group of students who plan campus-wide events and support Recognized Student Organizations. We encourage students to participate in events and clubs as a way to make friends, develop skills, and create memories outside of the classroom. Programming Coordinators are responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing various small- and large-scale events throughout the year.

* This recruitment will be used to fill three (3) part-time Programming Coordinator positions for the academic year.

* This position will work 15 hours per week at $17.30/hour. Training begins Tuesday, September 8th.

* Hours during the year include Week 0-10 during Fall term, Week 1-10 during Winter term and Week 1-Finals week Spring term.

* Required events:
Saturday, September 19th - move in event (evening), Sunday, September 20th - SSC Takeover (evening)

* This position is located in Bend, Oregon.

* Students receiving Work Study as part of their financial aid award are welcome to apply for this position.

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, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism

Position Duties

* Event Planning and Support (60%)

* Plan, initiate, manage, complete, and evaluate a detailed Event Plan for each assigned event, inclusive of planning timeline, event timeline, estimated budget, and promotional plan

* Evaluate Student Activities events, including event reports and recommendations for the future

* Coordinate with other Student Activities staff to ensure appropriate staffing at events and assign necessary duties.

* Work with OSU-Cascades professional staff, community members, outside vendors as needed for events

* Administrative Responsibilities (25%)

* Collaborate with the Student Activities team to set and accomplish goals for the organization

* Demonstrate dependability by maintaining regular office hours

* Actively engage with students, faculty, staff, and visitors utilizing clear and welcoming written and verbal communication skills on the phone, in emails, and in person.

* Attend Student Activities staff meetings and engage in ongoing training, professional development, and community building

* Support the development and maintenance of educational tools, trainings and tutorials for Student Activities staff and campus community

* Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Planner to communicate and manage responsibilities

* Complete other administrative tasks as needed

* Other Position Responsibilities (15%)

* Represent Student Activities on a committee or work group within the Office of Student Life or Student Affairs

* Work to learn, enhance, and promote diversity and social justice

* Represent Student Activities and the Office of Student Life to the OSU-Cascades and Central Oregon community

* Engage in ongoing professional development and community building

* Duties Breakdown

* Nine hours will be for Office Hours supporting administrative processes

* Four hours will be for either:

* Event Lead or Event Support - must lead 1/3 of events, assist with at least two a term

* Event prep/follow-up (switches approximately every other week) or club event support and thirty minutes for every other week individual check-in meeting

* Thirty minutes will be for weekly Program Review meetings

* Sixty minutes will be for weekly Student Activities meetings

* Important Dates

* Interviews will begin shortly after applications are received due to change in HR system. Any remaining available positions will be re-posted mid-July.

* Required Training:
Tuesday, September 8th to Thursday, September 17th:
Student Activities begins student training (8 hours a day)

* Required Events:
Saturday, September 19th - move in event (evening), Sunday, September 20th - SSC Takeover (evening), one additional event during Week 0/Week1

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility…