ALI Operations Specialist

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: A Resume/Vita

For additional information please contact:
Emily Abrams at emily.abrams

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 Title
: ALI Operations Specialist

Appointment Type
:
Student Employee

Job Location

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)

This recruitment will be used to fill five part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) ALI Operations Specialist positions for Recreational Sports at Oregon State University (OSU).

The ALI Operations Specialist is responsible for operating the Adventure Leadership Institute ™ rental and service desk and resource area. Specialists are responsible for issuing outdoor rental equipment and service at the Department of Recreational Sports. This position also serves as the primary source of information for adventure programs. This is a demanding, high‑volume position with an emphasis on customer service, adaptability, and strategic thinking.

The ALI Operations Specialist provides numerous support functions including equipment maintenance and preparation, assisting with trip logistics and preparation, activity registration and clearinghouse for trail/destination resources.

We Care About People
:
Treat all patrons and colleagues with kindness, courtesy and inclusion.

We Are Solution‑Oriented
:
Identify and implement solutions that enhance the member and employee experience. Address conflict in a positive, calm and solution‑focused manner.

We Are Stewards
:
Use resources responsibly and ethically while working efficiently.

We Are Innovative
:
Pioneer programs, services and facilities that serve as catalysts for student success. Create space to encourage, share and evolve new ideas.

We Are Educators
:
Foster environments where learning and personal growth thrive for both participants and staff. Grant others the same good intentions you grant yourself.

We Extend Respect & Build Trust
:
Communicate with clarity, transparency and integrity, fostering trust across our community.

Every action rooted in our mission and values strengthens our team and makes Recreational Sports a place where everyone belongs, grows and thrives.

We create engaging environments for student growth and success. We inspire healthy living by providing quality recreational and educational opportunities for the Oregon State University community.

Anticipated Hourly Rate: $17.25

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, Professionalism, Technology
.

Position Details, Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise program participants and facility users regularly, on the phone and in person, with all aspects of the Department of Recreational Sports programs. Make referrals to other Rec Sports areas as necessary.
• Identify participant eligibility and monitor access to Adventure Leadership Institute ™ programs and services.
• Implement payments functions including rentals, point‑of‑sale and credit card accountability.
• Build positive public relations, program promotion, and policy education to participants pertaining to the Adventure Leadership Institute ™.
• Attend and represent the ALI ™…