Student Worker

Department Overview

The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) is aligned with the American Public Health Association in declaring racism a public health crisis, and our School is committed to becoming an antiracist SPH. We are working to center social justice in our internal and external work as a school and are committed to addressing structural and institutional racism, and to holding ourselves accountable to this work.

Function/Duties of Position

• Provide broad support to students visiting the Student Success Center (SSC), including directing them to resources, answering general questions, and assisting with the checkout of SSC equipment.
• Provide support in the oversight of the Student Success Center (SSC) including: restocking warm beverage station and Wellness Wall, hanging & removing flyers, light cleaning, etc.
• Support staffing for the 6th floor front desk. Duties include: greeting guests, directing phone calls, emails, and other inquiries from students, staff, faculty, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with School of Public Health events including, but not limited to: SSC events and workshops, OHSU Commencement and Hooding Ceremony, PSU Commencement, Fall Welcome (orientation) for students, and other SPH celebrations, training sessions, and/or meetings.
• Provide support, as needed, for school-wide reporting, projects and other administrative needs.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in

  • Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours)

  • Graduate Program (minimum 4.5 credit hours)

• Student enrolled in a SPH program

• Strong written & verbal comminication skills

• Experience using Microsoft Suite and Google Suite required. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Student enrolled in a SPH program

• Experience working with diverse populations

• Experience working in an office setting

• Experience in customer service 

Additional Details

• Location will be in-person, at the Vanport Building in downtown Portland.

• Position is based at a sit/stand reception desk with computer and phones, with expected interruptions.

• Requires both autonomous and teamwork.

• Varied pace of work, due to the unexpected flow of requests received

• Professional presentation (business casual minimum) required.

• 10-20 hrs. per week (M-F), SSC open 8am-9pm

 

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]