Human Resources Student Assistant

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 23 hours ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 22 Apr 2026

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Human Resources Student Assistant
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 $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill three part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) HR Student Assistant positions for the Student Employment Center within University Human Resources (UHR) at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Human Resources Assistant (HR Assistant) will provide critical administrative and technical support to the Human Resources Service Center (HRSC) located within University Plaza (UP). This includes the Student Employment Center (SEC), HR Support Services (HRSS), and Payroll Operations.
Anticipated Hourly Rate: $15.50
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, Professionalism, Technology
Position Duties
  • Serve as the first point of contact for the Human Resources Service Center (HRSC), providing professional assistance to walk‑in traffic and visitors
  • Support new student employees through the onboarding process by completing I‑9 verification and new hire forms using DocuSign, Benny Hire, and OnBase
  • Assist with incoming questions by monitoring the SEC phone line and email, responding when possible, and helping connect people to the right HRSC staff
  • Draft student employment job posting requests
  • Upload employee job forms to document imaging software (OnBase) and route accordingly
  • Distribute Notice of Appointment letters for current faculty/staff
  • Other general office duties as assigned
Minimum 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.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word proficiency
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality


This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Previous customer service experience
  • An interest in the Human Resources field
  • Ability to work up to the maximum allowable hours for student employees
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
  • Work will be performed in an office environment, during office hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm)
  • The HR Assistant may be required to work between 20-24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during the summer term and breaks
  • Schedule will be based on business need and in-conjunction with another HR Student Assistant

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P13059SE
Number of Vacancies 3
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/05/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 04/08/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 04/22/2026
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:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter


For additional information please contact: Erik Chavez at erik.chavez@oregonstate.edu.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et. seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

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