Resident Assistant Hatfield Marine Science Center

Resident Assistant Hatfield Marine Science Center

Position Information

• Job Title: Resident Assistant Hatfield Marine Science Center
• Appointment Type: Student Employee
• Job Location: Newport
• 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); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Resident Assistant for the Hatfield Marine Science Center at Oregon State University (OSU).

The employee will assume the duties and responsibilities of a Resident Assistant and will help to support Hatfield Student Life activities, including but not limited to: preparing housing units, coordinating housing move-ins/outs, supporting daily housing operations, planning events and outreach materials, acting as a point of contact for housing residents, and driving motor pool vans for curricular and extra-curricular activities. Other duties include attending and supporting Hatfield community events, such as seminars, and actions to foster safe, inclusive student experiences.

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, and Equity & Inclusion.

Position Duties

Community Development (60%)

• Support housing, curricular and extracurricular activities: assist with after-hours and weekend resident arrivals and departures, and housing-supported events.
• Prepare apartments for incoming residents, including moving and carrying linen packets, dishes and cookware, moving furniture, and minor cleaning tasks.
• Complete Duty Logs and Room Condition Reports accurately and timely; submit maintenance requests.
• Assist with laundry room operation and schedule.
• Be accessible in campus housing during evening and weekend hours to ensure availability to residents.
• Participate in term transitions, including arrivals/departures, room checks, and campus tours.
• Drive residents and students in university-owned 12- or 15-passenger vans for orientation, field trips and course-related activities.

Execute and support community programming as directed by your supervisor, including but not limited to:

• Individual conversations with residents, hosting and executing community-building events and activities, creating bulletin boards and door decorations. Work with your supervisor to determine community needs and create an action plan using community-building tools.
• Co-facilitate community orientations and meetings each term.
• Promote and participate in HMSC programming, including weekly research seminars, Markham symposium, and Marine Science Day; support student programming and events, including afterhours and weekend events.
• Assist with HMSC food pantry operations.

Create and maintain strong positive relationships with the community:

• Identify and facilitate connections among residents; role model academic engagement.
• Promote academic initiatives and refer residents to academic resources.
• Promote and practice social justice values and create a safe space across differences.
• Identify and respond to resident needs through consultation and referral to campus resources.
• Support health and wellness strategies for themselves and residents.

Student Behavior and Crisis Management (10%)

• Confront and report potential policy violations to your supervisor.
• Model behavior outlined in the Student Conduct Code and HMSC Housing Policy Guide.
• Communicate expectations of appropriate behavior and University policy information to residents.
• Communicate incidents and concerns to supervisor; implement emergency response protocols.
• Educate residents on safe practices and appropriate actions in emergencies; communicate with on-call staff during crisis.
• Refer residents to appropriate support services and serve on duty rotation.

Administration and Communications (30%)

• Attend regular meetings with your supervisor and other required meetings.
• Monitor Discord and disseminate information when appropriate.
• Check email at least twice daily and respond as requested.
• Participate in trainings and orientations; provide timely feedback.
• Support facility tours and create content for tours; assist with digital communications and course-related information.
• Develop communications such as newsletters and flyers to promote events.
• Must be academically enrolled and meet minimum enrollment and academic standing requirements as specified.

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” per 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

• Be a current OSU student or degree-partner student with OSU with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.
• Maintain good academic and conduct standing with OSU.
• Demonstrate the ability to cultivate relationships with diverse groups; openness to social justice.
• Demonstrate willingness to engage in difficult conversations or conflict.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Commitment to diversity and social justice education and programs.
• Experience using Discord, Outlook, Canva, and other institutional technology.
• Experience supporting activities on or familiarity with the Hatfield campus.
• Ability to remain in the position for the duration of Fall Term or longer.
• Previous experience living in an educational residential community.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• May work 8-15 hours per week in summer.
• Required to live on-site in HMSC-provided housing.
• Must be available to work non-traditional hours, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and after hours.

Preferred start date: 9/22/2025.

Other conditions

• Occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Interacting with OSU community members and the public, some of whom may be hostile.
• Driving a university-owned 12- to 15-passenger van.

Posting Information

• Posting Number: P12428SE
• Number of Vacancies: 2
• Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 09/22/2025
• Posting Date: 09/04/2025
• Closing Date: 09/14/2025

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:

For additional information please contact: Makenzie Morales at makenzie.morales@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.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

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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