CSWS Office Assistant - University of Oregon : Job Details

CSWS Office Assistant

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Work type: Classified Staff

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Administrative/Office Support

Department: Center for the Study of Women in Society

Classification: Office Specialist 2

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: 17.24 - 25.24 per hour

FTE: 0.5

Review of Applications Begins

September 30, 2024; Position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, complete applications should include:

1. A current resume that outlines your educational and work experience. These details are used to determine if applicants meet the qualifications of this position.

2. Names and contact information for three professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Department Summary

For over 50 years, the Center for the Study of Women in Society ( has funded feminist scholarship at the University of Oregon. Our mission is simple: we create, fund, share, and support research that addresses the complicated nature of gender identities and inequalities. The center staffing consists of a director, a business manager, a dissemination specialist, and this position.

Position Summary

The CSWS Office Assistant (Office Specialist 2) in the Center for the Study of Women in Society supports the center as a whole and reports to the Business Manager and Director. Under the supervision of the Business Manager, the position will work as the primary reception person and office administrative support person. They also assist as the center's event coordinator, including carrying out projects such as conferences, symposia, colloquia, etc. They will also help the Business Manager with financial transactions, including payment of invoices, faculty reimbursements, and journal vouchers.

This position receives various assignments that call for initiative, independence, judgment, organization, and excellent communication skills. CSWS is a small research center, and thus, a successful applicant should demonstrate an ability to multitask and work independently. The position's assignments typically require planning ahead and meeting numerous deadlines. Please note that this isn't a remote position and requires in-office work. This is a half-time position.

Minimum Requirements

* 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 AND one year of general clerical experience.

College courses in Office Occupations or Office Technology will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Professional Competencies

* Ability to track and enter financial transactions with attention to detail.

* Ability to coordinate administrative details and support the planning of events.

* Excellent communication skills.

* Excellent office skills including ability to use Microsoft Office tools.

* Ability to navigate or learn to navigate systems which can involve complex policies, procedures and platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

* Banner experience.

* Experience with University systems such as Cognos, Concur, and tools and policies in use for Purchasing & Contracting, travel, and other administrative processes (or similar transferable experience with tools and systems in use in a similarly large complex organization).

* Event planning experience.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit

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