Resident Assistant

Oregon State University; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Newport is seeking a Resident Assistant for the Hatfield Marine Science Center. This role involves community support, event organization, and fostering an inclusive environment for residents. Ideal candidates are current OSU students with strong communication skills and a commitment to social justice. The position offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills while living on-site. Pay starts at $15.05 per hour with housing provided.

Benefits

Furnished residence hall-style room

Competitive hourly wage

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to cultivate relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Maintain good academic and conduct standing with OSU.
• Demonstrate an understanding of social justice.

Responsibilities

• Assume duties of the Resident Assistant to support housing activities.
• Assist with community programming and relationship building.
• Respond to residents’ issues and provide support.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Equity & Inclusion

Education

Currently enrolled OSU student

Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher

Tools

Experience with Discord

Experience with Outlook

Experience with Canva

Job description

Resident Assistant - Hatfield Marine Science Center

Special Instructions

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

• Resume/Vita
• Cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
• Two professional references (former managers, supervisors, coworkers, professors, teachers, etc.) who can speak to your abilities relevant to this outreach and communications position. Include their name, relationship to you, title, company, email address, and phone number.

For additional information please contact: Makenzie Morales at [e-mail]

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 24 months.

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.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

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

Minimum Hourly Rate: $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non‑Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)

Maximum Hourly Rate: $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non‑Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student support services 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 HMSC Housing and Hatfield Student Life activities, including but not limited to events, outreach materials, point of contact for housing residents, driving motor pool vans for curricular and extra‑curricular activities. Other duties include attending and supporting Hatfield community events, such as attending seminars. The employee will also be expected to foster safe, inclusive student experiences.

This position is located at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. Field housing at Hatfield Marine Science Center is provided.

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
• Equity & Inclusion

Position Duties

Community Development (60%)

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 and posting bulletin boards, and creating and posting door decorations.
• Work with your supervisor to determine your community needs to create and execute an action plan utilizing the community building tools.
• Co‑facilitate community orientations and meetings each term.
• Promote, attend, and participate in HMSC campus programming, including, but not limited to weekly research seminars, Markham symposium, and Marine Science Day.
• Support HMSC student programming, events and activities, including afterhours and weekend events
• Assist with HMSC food pantry operations.
• Serving as a first point of contact for addressing and responding to residents’ issues outside of regular office hours (8AM‑5PM), including, but not limited to, lockouts and reporting maintenance concerns.

Create and maintain strong positive relationships with the community, such as:

• Identify and facilitate connections and relationships between residents in the community.
• Role model academic success and engagement through resident interactions.
• Promote academic initiatives in the community and refer residents to academic resources.
• Promote and practice social justice values within the community and create a safe space for relationship building across differences.
• Identify and respond to resident needs through consultation and referral of campus resources.
• Support and promote health and wellness strategies for yourself and the residents in your community.

Support housing, curricular and extracurricular activities:

• Assist with after‑hours and weekend resident arrivals and departures, as well as housing supported events.
• Prepare apartments for incoming residents, which may include moving and carrying linen packets, moving and carrying dishes and cookware, moving furniture within an apartment, and doing minor cleaning tasks.
• Complete Duty Logs and Room Condition Reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• 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, which may include a high volume of arrivals and departures, room checks, and campus tours.
• Drive residents and students in university‑owned 12‑ or 15‑passenger vans for orientation, field trips and/or course‑related activities.

Student Behavior and Crisis Management (10%)

• Confront and report potential policy violations and behavior that is disruptive to the community to your supervisor.
• Role model behavior expected of students as outlined in the Student Conduct Code and HMSC Housing Policy Guide.
• Communicate expectations of appropriate behavior and University policy information to residents.
• Communicate any incidents and resident concerns to supervisor.
• Understand and implement emergency response protocol and procedures.
• Communicate and educate residents on safe practices and the appropriate action to take in the event of an emergency.
• Communicate with the professional staff member on call during crisis response.
• Refer residents to appropriate support services as needed.
• Serve on duty rotation to provide support to housing residents.

Administration and Communications (30%)

• Attend and participate in regular meetings with your supervisor, monthly HMSC Safety Awareness Forum, and any other assigned meetings.
• Monitor Discord channel and disseminate information when appropriate.
• Check email at least twice a day and respond as requested.
• Participate in all trainings and orientations.
• Provide feedback in the appropriate time, place, or manner.
• Support facility tours, including compiling content for current and future tours
• Support digital communications through compiling content about courses and other experiential learning such as internships.
• Develop communications such as newsletters, flyers, etc. to promote share information and promote events.
• 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.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Be a current OSU student or degree partnership student with OSU with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher.
• Maintain good academic and conduct standing with OSU.
• Demonstrate the ability to cultivate relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Demonstrate an understanding or open‑mindedness to social justice.
• Demonstrate the willingness to engage in difficult conversations or conflict.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to diversity and social justice education, initiatives, and programs.
• Demonstrate crisis management skills.
• Experience using Discord, Outlook, Canva, and other institutional technology.
• Experience supporting activities on and/or familiarity with the Hatfield campus.
• Ability to remain in the position for the duration of Spring Term.
• Previous experience living in an educational residential community

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Work conditions: May work 8–15 hours per week in spring. Required to live on‑site in HMSC provided housing. Must be available to work non‑traditional hours including weekends, evenings, holidays, and after hours.

Work schedule: Working duration is March 27th, 2026, through June 12th, 2026, preferred through September 24th, 2026. Required to work on spring move‑in dates, including, but not limited to, March 30th. Required to work on spring move‑out dates.

Other conditions: Occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds. Communicating with members of the OSU community and the public, some of whom may be hostile. Driving a university‑owned 12‑ to 15‑passenger van.

Compensation: $16.00/Hour. Furnished residence hall‑style room, shared with other student workers.

Posting Information

Posting Number: P12782SE

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 03/27/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date: (not specified)

Posting Date: 01/26/2026

Closing Date: 02/22/2026

Recruitment Method: Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students