What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Office Specialist II position at Eastern Oregon University?
The College of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Health Sciences (STMHS) at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is seeking a qualified temporary Office Specialist II (OSII). The position supports the Dean, College Operations, Department Chairs, and Faculty of the College.
The College of STMHS offers a diverse field of studies that provide interdisciplinary expertise which serves as a foundation for full, rich lives, and exceptional careers for our graduates!
This temporary position (anticipated duration of six months) provides a wide range of administrative support to the STMHS Dean’s office, consisting of general office support, technical support, business related tasks, and other tasks as defined. This employee serves as a main point of contact for students, staff, and faculty with relation to the specific disciplines that make up the College.
This position is provisional and is expected to have a duration of approximately six months.
Responsibilities
The College of STMHS offers a diverse field of studies that provide interdisciplinary expertise which serves as a foundation for full, rich lives, and exceptional careers for our graduates!
This temporary position (anticipated duration of six months) provides a wide range of administrative support to the STMHS Dean’s office, consisting of general office support, technical support, business related tasks, and other tasks as defined. This employee serves as a main point of contact for students, staff, and faculty with relation to the specific disciplines that make up the College.
This position is provisional and is expected to have a duration of approximately six months.
Support for Dean’s Office/Office Management
Provide confidential administrative support for the Dean, and College Operations. Serve as a point of contact for the College and Dean’s office. Respond to inquiries from students, faculty, staff and the public in regard to all College programs, faculty members, meetings, conferences, and information regarding College activities.
Support for Other EOU Colleges as Needed
Provide confidential administrative support for the Dean, and College Operations. Serve as a point of contact for the College and Dean’s office. Respond to inquiries from students, faculty, staff and the public in regard to all College programs, faculty members, meetings, conferences, and information regarding College activities.
Support for Other EOU Colleges as Needed
Provide support as needed to Operations in Colleges of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business and College of Education.
Event Coordination for the College of STMHS
Provide support to programs for College and/or University Events.
Building Management
Serve as central point of contact regarding building problems for both building occupants and Facilities.
- Two years of general clerical experience. One year of which included typing, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
- Experience using a computer for entry, update, correction and retrieval of information.
- Intermediate skills in Word, Excel.
- Knowledge of photocopier and printer equipment.
- Public contact experience providing or receiving information from the public, preferably in a business or office setting.
- Minimum 60 wpm keyboarding speed. Intermediate skills in Excel (testing will be required).
- Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.
- 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 and one year of general clerical experience.
- Familiarity with Banner by Ellucian.
Applicant must provide:
1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU) with the names, email addresses and phone numbers for at least three professional references;
2) Resume/Curriculum vitae;
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.
EOU offers a very attractive package of employee benefits including:
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Preference will be given to applicants who apply by 02/26/2025 when applicant reviews begin. However, the position will remain open until filled. Applicants who apply after this date may not be given full considerations.
Salary $2,360 Monthly @ .75 FTE1) Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU) with the names, email addresses and phone numbers for at least three professional references;
2) Resume/Curriculum vitae;
Candidates are encouraged to review the values and principles of Eastern Oregon University.
Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.
Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.
EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.
EOU offers a very attractive package of employee benefits including:
- Paid holidays (11 days/year), paid vacation (8 or more hours/month), and paid sick time-off (8 hours/month)
- Individual and Family Healthcare Insurance (95% employer-paid medical, dental, vision)
- Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement System benefits
- Employer paid life insurance
- Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
- Discounted athletics facilities membership
- For more details, see Prospective Employees https://www.eou.edu/hr/prospective-employees/.
Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Preference will be given to applicants who apply by 02/26/2025 when applicant reviews begin. However, the position will remain open until filled. Applicants who apply after this date may not be given full considerations.
Salary : $2,360
