Office Specialist 1

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledPortland State UniversityPosition Details Position Details Proposed Start Date10/01/2026Classification 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 SummaryHelen 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 inobservation, 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 theEducation of Young Children. The Office Specialist works between both the Helen Gordon Child Development Center and the Helen Gordon Infant/Toddler Center.

The work schedule will be between the hours of 7:30 am to 5:30pm Monday-Friday, depending on yearly program needs. TheOffice Specialist serves as a Substitute Director on site as needed. The Office Specialist serves asa 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. Other duties as assignedMinimum 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; ORAn equivalent combination of training and experience.Additional Minimum Qualifications for this PositionExcellent interpersonal skills.At least step 6 in the Oregon RegistryPreferred QualificationsCompleted AA degree.Prior experience working with children and familiesPrior experience working in a school or child care facility.Strong oral and written communication skills.Key Cultural CompetenciesCreates 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