Office Specialist 1

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details Proposed Start Date09/01/2026Classification TitleOffice Specialist 1Working TitleOffice Specialist 1Department260401 - CDC Helen Gordon OfficePosition NumberD95997RepresentationOP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503Position FTE1.0End date, if applicable

Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptThe Helen Gordon Child Development Center (HGCDC) and Helen Gordon Infant/Toddler Center (HGITC) are full-day children’s programs for Portland State University, serving children aged six weeks to five years. Located on the PSU campus in downtown Portland, the Centers provide model early childhood programs for the children of Portland State University students, faculty and staff, and the Portland community. The Centers are a laboratory for students and faculty participating in observation, practice and research activities in Early Childhood Education, Child, Youth and Family Studies, psychology, and related fields. HGCDC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Position SummaryThe Office Specialist works between both the Helen Gordon Child Development Center and the ASPSU’s Helen Gordon Satellite site. They serve as a first point of contact for families, students and the campus community. The Office Specialist greets families and visitors in a warm and friendly manner and carries out a range of responsibilities that the overall program’s administration. Key duties include center reception and communication, assistance with daily scheduling, ordering and invoice processing, maintaining procurement cards, record keeping and filing, and general clerical support.Minimum Qualifications from Classification Completion of courses or training in Office Technology; OR
One year of general clerical experience which included typing, word processing, or other generation of documents; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience.Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Minimum of Step 6 classification in Oregon Registry
• Prior experience working with children and families
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google Docs
• Ability to create and edit documents, including formatting text, inserting images and tables, and checking for grammar and spelling errors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed AA degree.
• Prior experience working in a school or child care facility.
• Prior experience with children and families.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Key Cultural Competencies

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.Work Days/HoursMonday to Friday, 40 hours per week. The work schedule will be between the hours of 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, depending on yearly program needsTotal Compensation Range & Benefits StatementThe starting salary rate for this position will be between $18.06 and $20.19 per hour. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however it will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities


Supplemental Questions

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1. * What step are you on the Oregon Childcare Registry?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * How did you first find out about this position?
   • PSU Website
   • Indeed.com
   • HERCJobs
   • Urban League of Portland
   • Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
   • Oregon Employment Department
   • Social Media
   • Person Referral
   • Career Builder
   • Glass Door
   • Other - Please describe in the next Question
3. If you selected Other, please describe.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Interest
4. Professional References

Optional Documents

PI285953114