06/17/2024

Office Specialist 2

Temporary Clerical Pool - Summer term

600300 - HRC Human Resource Center

TBD

UU - Unclassified Unrepresented

FTE will vary depending on the assignment

Temporary clerical employees are periodically hired for a variety of clerical and administrative needs across campus.

Two years of general clerical experience. One year of which included typing, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
An Associate’s degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology; OR
Graduation from a private school of business with a Certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology ANDone year of general clerical experience.
Note:
College courses in Office Occupations or Office Technology will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Required qualifications will vary by assignment, but may include:

• Significant clerical skills and experience;
• Excellent reception and customer service skills and experience;
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, etc.;
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Will vary by assignment. May include:

• Bookkeeping, budget monitoring experience;
• 10-key by touch;
• Cashiering experience.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Monday to Friday, usually scheduled between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Number of hours will vary depending on the assignment.

Between $17.24 and $19.29 per hour.
Temporary assignments are not eligible for benefits.

Portland State University collects applications on an ongoing basis for the Temporary Clerical pool. Postings are typically updated at the beginning if each term for periodic departmental needs. Please verify your information with each new posting if you wish to remain in the Temporary Clerical pool.
If a department needs temporary assistance, you may be contacted directly. Please, no phone calls. Temporary employees are eligible for use of the PSU library and gym facilities. Temporary employees are not eligible for any paid vacation, health benefits, or reduced tuition. Most temporary assignments last 30 to 90 days while recruitment takes place to fill a regular position, or for a special project.
Temporary employees are limited to 1,040 hours within a given twelve months. PAY PERIOD for temporary employees extends from the 16th of one month to the 15th of the following month, with payment on the last business day of the month (i.e., work from Dec 16 to Jan 15 is paid approximately Jan 31). If you are selected as a temporary employee, this in no way implies an appointment to any regular status position at PSU. In order to compete for a regular status position, you must apply for that position if/when it is open for recruitment. Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

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Please email employment@pdx.edu.