Student Leadership 2026-2027 - New & Returning

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 Navigator
• 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. New students will begin at Step 1.

Work Schedule

Approximately 10 to 15 hours a weekEssential 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
  
  

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
  
  

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 http://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 http://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 prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:

Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.

Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College’s programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose.

504/ADA Coordinator for Students

For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding student disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Karen Alexander, Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services. Ph: 503.399.5276

Section 504/ADA Coordinator for Employees

For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding employee disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Alice Sprague, Vice President of Governance & Administration. Ph: 503.399.2537

Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based violence, and stalking, please contact the Title IX coordinator, Jon Mathis. Ph: 503.584.7323, Located at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, You can find additional information at http://go.chemeketa.edu/titleix.

All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 503.399.2537, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR 97305.

Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 810 3rd Avenue #750, Seattle, WA 98104, 206.607.1600.

To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192. For language access please call 503.315.4586 or email courtney.saldivar@chemeketa.edu.