Department:

Diversity and Cultural Engagement – kaku-ixt mana ina haws

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

A Resume
A Cover Letter
A supplemental document answering the following questions:
- kaku-ixt mana ina haws focuses students Indigenous to the Americas and Pacific Islands. Please share why you want to work at this Center, and what strengths, experiences, or ideas would you bring to support our mission and focus?
- kaku-ixt mana ina haws is part of Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE). In 100-200 words describe how you would intentionally build connections across different areas of DCE. What strategies would you use to strengthen collaboration and engagement between our program areas?
- Provide the contact details for two references (name, phone number, email).

For additional information please contact: Alba Sederlin atalba.sederlin@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 10 hours per week) Design and Media Assistant position 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 Design and Media Assistant creates materials that promote Diversity & Cultural Engagement’s events. Working collaboratively with professional staff and campus partners, the Design and Media Assistant contributes to projects from concept development through final production.

While professional staff maintain overall decision-making authority and accountability, Design and Media Assistants play an active role in creative implementation, problem-solving, feedback, and execution of ideas. This position provides a supportive, student-centered learning environment where Design and Media Assistants develop technical skills, professional communication practices, and a strong design portfolio while contributing meaningfully to campus engagement and student success.

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

Maintain organized media files and shared drives

Attend and actively participate in required trainings and weekly student staff meetings

Follow university and departmental policies, procedures, and workflows

Follow university and departmental protocols regarding communicating with media requests and correspondence

Update the event and resource boards in your CRC

Design & Creative Production

Create, edit, and finalize digital and print design materials, including social media graphics, digital signage, email newsletters, posters, and flyers

Apply OSU brand standards, accessibility guidelines, and inclusive design practices across all deliverables

Proofread and review designs for accuracy, clarity, and quality prior to publication or distribution

Incorporate feedback from professional staff and campus partners to refine designs

Knowledge of videography and photography basics

Use and continuously learn updates for department software and tools, including Microsoft Teams, Canva, Outlook, Adobe Creative Cloud suite or equivalent image editing software, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere or equivalent video editing software

Manage and engage with applicable social media platforms, such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Tik Tok, Threads, Etc.

Collaboration & Client Engagement

Collaborate with staff members from Student Experiences & Engagement (SEE), Diversity & Cultural Engagement (DCE), and any other project stakeholders to clarify project goals, audiences, and timelines

Demonstrate active listening and clear communication when discussing design concepts with non-designers

Contribute ideas and creative solutions during project planning and brainstorming processes

Maintain a professional, responsive, and service-oriented approach when working with clients

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, Equity & Inclusion

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-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.

Required

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Enrolled as a part-time student (minimum 6 credits)

Demonstrated commitment to personal development, community engagement, and leadership

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Demonstrated time-management and basic project management skills

At least one year of design and media employment, volunteer, or comparable experience demonstrating responsibility and accountability

Knowledge of videography and photography basics

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with communities represented by the Cultural Resource Centers

Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, unless otherwise arranged with the supervisor

Preferred Qualifications

Involvement with underrepresented or marginalized communities on campus

Experience engaging in conversations about identity, equity, and social justice

Knowledge of campus and community resources

Demonstrated self-awareness regarding identity and its impact on different communities

Understanding of issues impacting historically underrepresented populations

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Work is campus based, Monday through Friday during Center hours, generally 10 am to 7 pm. Works schedule may include occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Salary Range:

N/A

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-08-31

Anticipated End Date:

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