We are looking to hire a student career assistant to begin training at the end of the spring 2026 term (or during the summer, if available) and continue with us during the 2026-2027 academic year. This position is for the Career Design Center at OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon. The Student Career Assistant is based at OSU-Cascade in Bend, Oregon. It supports the Career Design Center’s mission by advising and mentoring students in career and self-development, including job and internship preparation, professional documents review and preparation, and interviewing skills. This role expands equitable access to career readiness through classroom presentations, peer advising, event coordination, and strategic communication efforts that connect students with resources, employers, and experiential learning opportunities. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and employers, the Career Assistant helps embed career design throughout students’ educational journeys and prepares them to thrive in a dynamic workforce. 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, Leadership, Career & Self-Development Position Duties Career and Self-Development - Advise students on the process of seeking, applying, and preparing for internships and jobs; track and record student appointments in order to keep accurate records - Use Handshake and the Career Design Center’s Website in order to advise students on searching for jobs, creating an online profile, and accessing career resources - Complete the Career Assistant training program to best learn the procedures and policies of the Career Design Center and the responsibilities of a Career Assistant. Communication - Deliver engaging classroom presentations on resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation, using clear verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support diverse learning styles and student backgrounds - Promote upcoming career-related events and resources by creating marketing flyers and posting announcements on Bend Beavs Central, ensuring timely, accurate information sharing and consistent messaging - Expand student engagement through strategic communication efforts, including promoting career events, resources, and professional development tips via social media platforms and written monthly newsletters - Actively participate in weekly team meetings by practicing active listening, asking clarifying questions, maintaining detailed notes, and promptly communicating with supervisors to seek guidance and ensure task alignment. Critical Thinking - Support the planning and coordinating Career Development Center events, including career fairs, networking events, employer information sessions - Support Career Development Center staff in completing administrative tasks that support the mission of the CDC, including but not limited to communicating with employers, faculty, and staff. - Identify and analyze current job and internship opportunities by consulting diverse databases and sources; post these opportunities for students and share with relevant stakeholders, such as faculty, staff, students, employers, etc. - Design and contribute to a monthly newsletter that shares career development resources, strategies, events, and job opportunities. - Evaluate and synthesize relevant information to develop monthly newsletters that proactively address college students’ career development needs and promote job/internship opportunities. Leadership - Advise and mentor peers during office hours on resumes, cover letters, job searching, and interview preparation, modeling confidence and a positive attitude while motivating students through individualized guidance, innovative coaching strategies, and trust-based support - Initiate and lead innovative events and student opportunities that expand student engagement with the Career Design Center, by gathering feedback and resources to inspire action and achieve shared goals Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: 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 - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong organizational and time management skills - Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team - Demonstrated ability to value, respect, learn, and interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite - Ability to maintain strict confidentiality - Must be a currently enrolled student taking 6 credits at an approved college/university. Must meet Satisfactory Academic Standing Requirements of a term and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Detail Information Posting Number P 13145 SE Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/25/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/11/2027 Posting Date 04/30/2026 Full Consideration Date 05/20/2026 Closing Date 06/30/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students