Community and Program Assistant - kaku-ixt mana ina haws

Department:

Diversity and Cultural Engagement – kaku-ixt mana ina haws

This recruitment will be used to fill three part-time (a maximum of 20-24 hours per week) Community and Program Assistant positions for the Cultural Resource Center kaku-ixt mana ina haws within Diversity & Cultural Engagement at Oregon State University (OSU).

Department Overview

Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE) is a student-centered department dedicated to fostering identity-affirming community, belonging, and leadership development. Through Cultural Resource Centers, educational programming, and collaborative partnerships, DCE supports students from historically underrepresented communities while advancing equity, learning, and connection across campus.

Position Summary

The Cultural Resource Center (CRC) Community and Program Assistant supports the daily operations, community engagement, and educational programming of Diversity & Cultural Engagement. Student Leaders work in partnership with professional staff and peers to maintain welcoming spaces, assist with programs and outreach, and contribute to student learning and community-building initiatives aligned with DCE’s mission. While professional staff retain responsibility for overall decision-making and accountability, CRC Student Leaders play an active role in implementation, feedback, and student-centered leadership development.

Position Duties:

Administrative & Center Operation Support

• Staff Cultural Resource Center during scheduled shifts, providing consistent front-desk coverage

• Respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries with professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate judgment

• Manage office operations including printer support, mail pickup, submitsupply requests and inventory tracking, as well as stock andmonitorkitchen, office, and event supplies

• Maintain organized digital files and shared drives

• Assist with center reservations, room scheduling, and calendar coordination

• Report facility, technical, or IT issues to appropriate campus partners

• Use and continuously learn updates for department software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Canva, Concur,Mazévo)

• Attend and activelyparticipatein required trainings and weekly student staff meetings

• Follow university and departmental policies, procedures, and workflows

• Facilitate or co-facilitate meetings and presentationsas assigned

• Maintain clean, safe, and organized center spaces, including kitchens and gathering areas

• Conduct routine walkthroughs during shifts to tidy spaces and greet guests

• Post weekly events’ flyers, newsletters, and OSU updates in center spaces

• Set up and break down rooms for meetings and events, including tables, chairs, and equipment

• Operate basic audio-visual and event equipment

• Complete routine upkeep tasks (e.g., watering plants, resetting spaces)

• Safely lift and move furniture or equipment (up to 25–50lbs.) as required

Community Engagement & Student Support

• Welcome visitors and foster a respectful, inclusive, and affirming environment

• Provide orientations and tours for students and campus partners

• Build community through relationship-based peer engagement and support

• Connect students to relevant campus and community resources

• Participate in outreach efforts such as tabling, presentations, and campus-wide events

• Represent DCE on committees, working groups, or initiatives as assigned

• Collaborate with student organizations, campus departments, and community partners

• Support a healthy workplace culture grounded in accountability, care, and repair

• Engage in ongoing reflection, identity development, and learning while supporting peersaroundidentity development, social justice, and belonging

Event Planning & Programming

• Contribute ideas during program brainstorming and planning processes

• Support event logistics, including proposals, scheduling, promotion,and execution

• Staff event check-in tables and provide on-site support

• Co-lead orfacilitateevents, including public speaking and group engagement

• Collaborate with student organizations and welcome student-initiated program ideas

• Support the development of event and department learning outcomes aligned with DCE goals

• Assist with event assessment and reflection to…