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Office Generalist

University of Oregon

Eugene, ORFull-time$19.94–29.62/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$19.94–29.62/hr
Location
Eugene, OR
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Office Generalist serves as the main receptionist for an Academic Support Unit in the College of Arts and Sciences and provides in-person logistical support across operations and academic functions. The role supports faculty, students, staff, and the public by routing inquiries, sharing information, and addressing issues, applying unit procedures and escalating matters when needed.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational Skills, requiredTime Management, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredCommunication, requiredInclusive Collaboration, requiredIndependent Work, requiredTeamwork, requiredMicrosoft Office 365, requiredLearning Software, requiredPolicy Application, requiredProblem-Solving, requiredSound Judgment, requiredCollege or University Experience, nice to haveCommunications Experience, nice to haveFront Office Operations, nice to haveTeam Supervision, nice to have

Qualifications

Two Years Clerical Experience or Associate's in Office Occupations or Certificate and One Year Clerical Experience, requiredCollege or University Setting Experience, nice to haveCommunications Experience, nice to haveFront Office Operations Experience, nice to haveSupervising or Team Lead Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Office Generalist

Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/726/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=537153&lJobSourceTypeID=831&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 537153

Work type: Classified Staff

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Social Science, Math, Economics, Sociology, Political Science

Department: CAS Academic Support Unit 2

Classification: Office Specialist 2

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $19.94 - $29.62 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

November 19, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application must include:

  • A current resume/CV

  • Three (3) professional references with contact information

Department Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the intellectual hub of the University of Oregon, serving nearly two-thirds of all students. Home to more than 800 faculty across 50+ departments and programs in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, CAS is a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic community. Our faculty and advisors work closely with students to develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills to address real-world challenges. CAS staff and managers are integral to this work, playing vital roles in supporting academic excellence and advancing the mission of both the College and the University.

CAS is organized into six Academic Support Units (ASUs), each housing staff, managers, and an associate director, who provide undergraduate and graduate academic support, as well as faculty and operational support to the multiple academic departments and programs in CAS. ASU 2 is an academic support unit that provides support to faculty and students in both the natural sciences and the social sciences and supports some of the most popular and largest majors in the College of Arts and Sciences. Currently, ASU 2 supports the following departments and programs: Economics, Mathematics, Political Science, Sociology, and General Social Science.

Position Summary

This position serves in one of the six Academic Support Units (ASUs) within the College of Arts and Sciences Division of Administrative Services (CASDAS). The Office Generalist serves as the main receptionist for the ASU and works closely with other staff, providing in-person logistical support across Operations and Academic functional areas as directed by the Operations Manager. Duties include supervising student workers, maintaining a front office, coordinating deliveries, tracking supply and equipment inventories, scheduling conference rooms, coordinating events, providing general communications support, coordinating building maintenance, and other daily office operational tasks. As the first point of contact for the ASU, the Office Generalist interacts with staff, faculty, students, and members of the public to route inquiries, disseminate information, and address issues. The Office Generalist applies standard operating procedures and unit policies to direct workflows and respond to requests, escalating matters up to the Operations Manager when needed.

Minimum Requirements

  • Two (2) 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

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.

  • Effective communication skills.

  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment.

  • Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team, providing support where needed.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 software.

  • Ability to learn new software.

  • Ability to understand and apply policies, procedures, rules, and/or regulations.

  • Ability to problem-solve and exercise sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a college or university setting.

  • Experience with communications.

  • Experience with front office operations.

  • Experience with supervising or functioning as a team lead.

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, visitour website (https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits) .

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, pleaseemail us ([email protected]) or call 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures arelisted here (https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting) .

In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is availableonline (https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report) .

Advertised: November 5, 2026 Pacific Standard Time

Applications close:

How this job compares

Set against the 437 open Office Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19.94–29.62/hr
  • US median$17–27/hr168 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $24.78/hr, is 15% above the US median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the top quarter of Office Support hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 437 open Office Support jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Office Support postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (44 postings).
Education
1 of the 437 open Office Support jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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