Description
The Diversity Learning Assistant position requires a growing understanding and commitment to the foundations of social justice education. There are 14 DLAs, one in each residence hall.
DLAs are responsible for building inclusive, overlapping and collaborative relationships between residents, UHDS staff and the campus through the development, execution, evaluation and promotion of social justice education. This is accomplished through dialogues, bulletin boards, hall engagement, and by serving as a UHDS ambassador to campus partners who work to build a socially just campus through resources, services and programs. DLAs are supervised by one of the coordinators for Diversity Initiatives and Programs in UHDS, and are supported in their efforts by their resident director and hall staff team.
To learn more about the position, you may also review the DLA position description.
Compensation and benefits
- A furnished residence hall room on the Oregon State Corvallis campus for fall, winter and spring terms
- A student staff meal plan
- A monetary stipend per term
Application process
Resume
You will need to have an up-to-date resume for your application. Please make sure you have your resume completed in a Word or PDF file (.doc, .docx, .pdf). If you would like to know more about creating a resume, please contact the Career Development Center.
Supplementary questions
Please answer the following supplemental questions in the application:
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Describe a time when you recognized the impact of privilege or oppression on yourself or others. What did you learn from that experience?
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Share a specific example of how you have engaged in or contributed to diversity, equity, or inclusion efforts—such as participating in a campus program, facilitating a conversation, or responding to a bias incident. What did you learn from this experience?
Once you have prepared a resume, references and responses to the supplemental questions, you may apply online through the Oregon State jobs portal.
Application timeline
- 2026-2027 DLA application opens Dec. 18, 2025
- Application closes on Jan. 18, 2025
Three ways the Career Development Center can help!
- Improve your resume. Use Oregon State’s online resume reviewer, Vmock, to get instant, personalized feedback before you submit your application to UHDS. Based on tips from Vmock, improve your resume to boost your odds of getting hired.
- Practice interviewing. Use an interactive video platform, Standout, to practice your interviewing skills in your own space. Hear how you sound out loud and see how you present yourself to an interviewer.
- Get help with any career questions one-on-one. The Career Development Center offers consultations with career assistants who can answer your questions about resumes, cover letters, Handshake and finding a job on campus. If you have additional questions, such as about career exploration for your major, make an appointment with a college-specific career advisor through Handshake.
Visit career.oregonstate.edu for more tips on interviewing, job searching and resumes. Questions? Contact 541-737-4085 or [email protected].