Student Leadership 2026-2027 - New & Returning

Student Leadership 2026-2027 - New & Returning

Salary

$0.00 Hourly

Location

Multiple locations, OR

Job Type

Student Employee

Job Number

ST - 2026/27

Division

Student - only

Opening Date

04/08/2026

Closing Date

4/30/2027 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Benefits

Questions

JOB INFORMATION

HIRING SOON: Summer 2026 - Spring 2027 Become a Student Leader at Chemeketa! As a student leader, you'll gain meaningful professional experience in a role designed to fit your class schedule and support your learning. You'll have the chance to connect with peers, build lasting relationships, and develop leadership skills that will serve you in any career path. Best of all, you'll earn pay while growing personally and professionally throughout your college journey.

Types of Student Employment:

Federal Work Study – Your pay comes from financial aid eligibility.

Department Funded – Your pay comes directly from the hiring department.

Tuition Waiver – Instead of hourly pay, you work in exchange for a reduction in tuition costs. Note:Tuition waivers are offered based on department availability and funding approval.

Explore Our Positions Positions are available in different departments and at different college locations. For more information about each role, please click HERE.

Salem Campus

Accessibility Services Support Technician

Advising Peer Assistant

Apprenticeship Assistant

Associated Students of Chemeketa

College Access Program (CAP) Mentor

College Access Programs (CAP) Assistant

Design Op

Intercultural Resource Center Assistant

Library Clerk

Multicultural Student Services

Peer Advisor for Veteran Education (PAVE)

Peer Language Assistant

Public Safety Office Assistant

Queer Resource Center Assistant

Safe Haven Assistant

Student Ambassador

Student Bookstore Leader

Student Life Assistant

Student Success Mentor

Student Support & Wellness Ambassador

Student Support Peer Assistant

Tutor - TRiO

Tutor - Student Computer Center

Chemeketa Woodburn

Woodburn Peer Assistant

Yamhill Valley Campus

Yamhill Valley Recruitment and Student Retention Student Leader

Chemeketa Polk Center

Polk Center Recruitment and Retention Student Leader

Polk Center Tutor

Wine Studies Assistant and Student Leader

Terms of Employment:

You must be a current Chemeketa student taking at least 6 credits to qualify for this position.

Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.

Upon hire, must pass security inquiry which may include criminal and/or driving history; only information relevant to the position will be considered. Security inquiry is only performed when relevant to the position.

Continuation of this position is dependent upon the funding that supports all or a part of the position.

Pay Rate: Pay rate is dependent upon position. The student salary schedule can be found here (Download PDF reader). New students will begin at Step 1.

Work Schedule: Approximately 10 to 15 hours a week

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

Works independently, with minimum supervision

Establishes leadership roles and presence within the college

Answers general questions about the admissions process, classes, college life, and department

Recognizes when referral is appropriate and necessary

Demonstrates knowledge of Chemeketa Community College and its philosophy

Communicates and works effectively with students, staff, and the general public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds

Attends required team or department meetings/trainings

Assists with the use of resources, preparation of presentations and materials, special events, and research

May assist with front office coverage

Performs clerical tasks as assigned; uses computers and other office equipment

Uses appropriate technology to accomplish job functions

Institutional Expectations:

Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds

Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success

Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions

Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practice

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Be enrolled at Chemeketa Community College for at least 6 credits each term -AND- Possess and maintain no less than a 2.75 GPA (some positions may require 3.0 GPA) -AND- Earn no failing grades (e.g. Fs, NPs, etc.) while serving as a student employee

Some departments require full-time enrollment at 12 credits to be eligible for a position. Please reach out to the supervisors listed on the student leadership page for more specific information.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communications skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.

All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the College.

Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire

Employees must maintain Oregon or Washington residency as a condition of employment.

Part-time hourly positions will not exceed 900 working hours per fiscal year

Successful applicants for designated positions must pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.

Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit https:// www. oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

One of the following:

MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-

Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-

Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate

In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:

A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-

Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at https:// www. archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove your social security number from your documents, including transcripts. Documents containing social security numbers will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Chemeketa Community College does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College.

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

For inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policy, contact the following:

For students with disabilities: Section 504/ADA Coordinator in Student Accessibility Services, 503.399.5279

For employees with disabilities: Vice President of Governance & Administration, 503.399.2537

For sex-based discrimination: Title IX Coordinator, 503.584.7323

For equal employment opportunities or affirmative action: Affirmative Action Officer in Human Resources, 503.315.4586

To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192. For language access, please call 503.315.4586.

WHY CHEMEKETA Chemeketa Community College is the third largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, with approximately 50,000 students enrolled from a diversity of backgrounds. Chemeketa has seven locations, Salem campus, Yamhill Valley campus, Brooks Regional Training facility, Woodburn center, Dallas center, Center for Business & Industry and Viticulture at Eola. Chemeketa's district encompasses nearly 2,700 square miles of the Mid-Willamette Valley and includes all of Marion, Polk, and most of Yamhill counties with a small portion of Linn county. About 465,000 citizens live in the district, with Salem, the capitol city of the state of Oregon, comprising the largest single concentration of citizens. Overall enrollment increased by 35% in the last five years.

Mission Chemeketa Community College values access and diversity which is affirmed by how we care, collaborate, and innovate with each other and the community. We promise to actively support student learning from precollege to transfer or to the workplace and lifelong learning by focusing on student success, quality, and sustainability in all of our practices and by being responsible stewards of our resources.

Diversity We are a college community enriched by the diversity of our students, staff, and community members. Each individual and group has the potential to contribute in our learning environment. Each has dignity. To diminish the dignity of one is to diminish the dignity of us all.

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Please enter your student ID number. Your student ID number begins with a “K”.

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What is your educational goal at Chemeketa Community College?

Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree (AAOT)

Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree (AAOT) - Elementary Education Degree

Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Science

Associate of Science / Oregon Transfer Business

Associate of Science Transfer Computer Science

Associate of General Studies

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)

Oregon Transfer Module

Dual Enrollment

Credit-Based Associate Degree Program

Credit-Based Certificate Program

Undecided or Exploring

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Do you plan to transfer to a four-year university or graduate from Chemeketa? If transferring, please share the term, year, and institution(s) you're considering. If graduating from Chemeketa, what term and year do you expect to graduate?

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Are you receiving any of the following grants and/or scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year? Visit the following website for more info: https: // www. chemeketa.edu/cost-aid/

Federal Pell Grant

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Oregon Opportunity Grant

Oregon Promise

Federal Work-Study

Chemeketa Scholars

Chemeketa Foundation scholarships

Oregon scholarships

OregonStudentAid.gov

Oregon Goes to College

Oregon Community Foundation

College Scholarships for Oregon

Ford Family Scholarships

Scholarships.com

Scholarship America

Scholarship Owl

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Which position(s) are you most interested in working?

Accessibility Services Support Technician

Advising Peer Assistant

Apprenticeship Assistant

Associated Students of Chemeketa

CAP Mentor

College Access Programs Assistant (CAP Assistant)

Design Op

Intercultural Resource Center Assistant

Library Clerk

Multicultural Student Services

PAVE - Peer Advisors for Veteran Education

Peer Language Assistant

Public Safety Office Assistant

Queer Resource Center Assistant

Safe Haven Assistant

Student Ambassador

Student Bookstore Leader

Student Life Assistant

Student Success Mentor

Student Support & Wellness Ambassador

Student Support Peer Assistant

Tutor - TRiO

Tutor - Student Computer Center

Polk Center Recruitment and Retention Student Leader

Polk Center Tutor

Wine Studies Assistant and Student Leader

Woodburn Peer Assistant

Yamhill Valley Recruitment and Student Retention Student Leader

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Please tell us about your experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.

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As a student employee, you're expected to demonstrate professional behavior. How would you define professionalism? Share your thoughts below!

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What prior experiences or skills can you contribute to our team's success? (e.g. tutoring, organization, technology, team building, customer service, office/clerical work, media, etc.)

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Do you speak any languages other than English? If so, what is your level of fluency in each?

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What T-shirt size would you prefer? Some departments may provide uniforms and use this info to order the perfect fit for you!

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Do you have a current, valid driver's license? Your answer does not affect your opportunity for employment with Chemeketa.

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I understand that my application will not be considered unless I submit a complete application form which clearly demonstrates that I meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Yes

Required Question

Employer

Chemeketa Community College

Address

 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE

Salem, Oregon, 97305

Phone

 503.399.5009

Website

 https:// www. chemeketa.edu