Administrative Program Assistant

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Position Information

Department: Horticulture (AHT)

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Title:

Administrative Program Assist

Job Title: Administrative Program Assistant

Appointment Type: Classified Staff

Job Location: Corvallis

Benefits Eligible: Part-Time, benefits eligible

Employment Category: Regular

This recruitment will be used to fill one part‑time (approximately 20 hours per week) Administrative Program Assistant position for the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University (OSU). The position resides in the Department of Horticulture and supports programs including Horticulture, Entomology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, undergraduate degree programs and the Horticulture Graduate Program. It provides service to a variety of audiences: prospective and current students in degree‑seeking and non‑degree‑seeking status, as well as faculty and other OSU administrative units.

The role requires knowledge of and ability to articulate institutional policy and procedure related to admissions, registration, program requirements across a variety of undergraduate degree programs and minors, and the Horticulture Graduate Program. The incumbent is expected to provide excellent customer service and must have knowledge of university, college, graduate school, and department operations, procedures, and guidelines.

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem‑solvers and change‑makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep‑rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• One of three land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• Two campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• Seven cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
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Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

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