Department:

Liberal Arts Admin (CLA)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

• A Resume
• A portfolio of photography work, either uploaded directly or a link to an online portfolio or folder of photos

For additional information please contact: Colin Bowyer at [email protected]

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

 

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

 

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student-employee position for Oregon State University’s College of Liberal Arts (CLA).

The Student Photographer will capture engaging and impactful visual assets to be used on CLA’s websites, and social media campaigns, as well as on printed posters, fliers, brochures, and more. The Student Photographer will be assigned projects by members of CLA’s Marketing and Communications team to capture images of people, events, and activities that represent the college. This position will also provide support to CLA’s senior visual designers, assisting on larger scale shoots and projects.

Position Duties

80% – Photography

Schedule, manage, and shoot high-quality digital images as requested to meet the needs for use in social media, marketing materials, and feature stories. Direct photo shoots as needed or work under direction of department team members. 

15% – Editing

Digitally edit photos in a timely manner using photo editing software of choice to fit the needs of department team members.

5% – Management of Visual Assets

Assist in managing the college’s visual assets, including cataloging, organizing, and keywording photos and videos. Secure and manage model releases for all shoots.

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:  

• Teamwork, Professionalism, Career & Self Development

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

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Part-time, maximum 24 hours per week

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-10-19

Anticipated End Date: