DEI Community Relations Representative

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Oregon, USA · Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Oct 18, 2025
Position Information
Job Title DEI Community Relations Representative
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Bend
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)
Position Summary
The DEI Community Relations Representative engages in community building, education, and support on behalf of the Student Life and their DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) initiatives and programs. Students in this position will focus their support and address the needs of their community in one or more of the following areas: academic success, social justice, leadership, identity development, community & belonging, and well-being.
This position is located in Bend, Oregon.
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, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Equity & Inclusion, Technology, Career & Self-Development
Position Duties
1. Assist in daily operations of the Equity Lounge and/or initiative.
  • a. For example: giving tours, staffing the front desk, keeping attendance records, maintaining cleanliness and organization of Equity Lounge spaces, materials, etc.
2. Engage oneself and others in mutual learning on identity development and social justice
  • a. For example: staying current on issues impacting communities; interrupting and educating about bias, microaggressions and other issues impacting communities; raise awareness for underserved parts of the community, etc.
3. Engage in community-specific and collaborative event planning and leadership with support of the Belonging & Equity Coordinator.
  • a. For example: history and heritage month celebrations; social justice leadership programs; DEI workshops/trainings, etc.
4. Assist in community specific or collaborative development of resources, projects, and initiatives.
  • a. For example: communication projects such as publications or videos, resource development, distributing promotional materials, educational campaigns, etc.
5. Assist in creating and maintaining a welcoming environment in Equity Lounge.
  • a. For example: greeting guests, aiding the Belonging & Equity Coordinator in addressing community conflicts, identify ways to make the space more inclusive, etc.
6. Support individuals’ connections to community.
  • a. For example: outreach to students, helping guests build relationships with each other, providing supportive listening, assisting guests in finding relevant resources, etc.
7. Contribute to a culture of respect and accountability.
  • a. For example: engaging in and modeling self-reflection, learning, and personal and professional growth, etc.
8. Promote involvement opportunities connected with Student Life’s DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) programming.
  • a. For example: promoting hiring and volunteer opportunities, involvement opportunities in affiliated student organizations, participation in programming, etc.
9. Engage with peers and connect them to relevant campus and community resources to support their student experience.
  • a. For example: Academic Advising, Library services, Cascades Edge, student Clubs & Organizations, etc.
10. Act as a representative of the Equity Lounge.
  • a. For example: building relationships with student / community organizations Tribal communities, and other OSU-Cascades departments/programs; serving on planning committees for campus events as needed.

Other responsibilities as assigned by professional staff
  • 1. Attend mandatory scheduled trainings
  • a. Such as ongoing training sessions, weekly staff meetings, and other professional development
  • 2. Obtain FERPA certification and complete necessary trainings in a timely manner
  • 3. Complete daily center tasks & needs as identified by staff
  • a. May also involve focusing efforts on specialized projects based on needs of the center and/or initiative.
  • 4. May occasionally require evening and weekend hours
Minimum Qualifications
  • 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
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Demonstrated commitment to self and community development and advocacy
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to historically underrepresented and/or marginalized groups
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
• Demonstrated involvement within underrepresented and/or marginalized groups on campus.
o For example: attending / volunteering at cultural events, affiliated organizations (student or departmental), or attending social justice retreats, membership in affiliated organizations (student or departmental) etc.
• Experience in planning or leading programs / events
• Experience in having conversations about identity and social justice
• Experience with effective time-management
• Knowledge of community needs, experience of belonging & understanding of issues impacting community
• Demonstrated self-awareness and thoughtfulness about identity and their impact in community
• Demonstrated knowledge of campus and community resources
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
May occasionally require evening and weekend hours
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12575SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 11/03/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/21/2026
Posting Date 10/17/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 11/07/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Resume/Vita
20 Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Lupita Gamez – OSU Cascades Belonging and Equity Coordinator at lupita.gamez@osucascades.edu

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.