Waldschmidt 503, MSC 168
5000 N Willamette Blvd.
Portland OR 97203
503-943-8484
fax: 503-943-7433
hr@up.edu
This position will report to the Sports Information Office of Pilots Athletics. The Sports Information Student Assistant must be able to work in the fast-paced and exciting environment of collegiate athletics. This position will allow you to work behind the scenes of the majority of UP's home sporting events and it will offer you a chance at real life experience.
The Athletics Statistician assists the Sports Information Office in tracking statistics at home athletic events, including men's and women's soccer, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, and baseball.
The chemistry workshop leader will report to the instructor of the course. The assigned classroom for the course will be a shared academic classroom. The approximate hours will be 2.5 per week (~32 hours each semester). The course instructor will inform the workshop leader of performance deficiencies (if any) and where they are performing well on an ongoing basis. A workshop leader who is not performing to the communicated expectations may be dismissed and replaced with another qualified applicant any time during the semester for which they are hired.
The organic chemistry workshop leader leads a section of students registered for Dr. Bard's CHM 025 or 026 courses in a weekly session of problem-solving. The workshop leader reports to Dr. Bard. The assigned classroom for the course will be a shared academic classroom. The approximate hours will be 2.5 per week (~32 hours each semester) and the pay rate is $12.00 per hour. The course instructor will inform the workshop leader of performance successes and deficiencies (if any). A workshop leader who is meeting communicated expectations may be dismissed and replaced with another qualified applicant any time during the semester for which they are hired.
The Organic Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant (TA) will report both to Dr. Ronda Bard, the Organic Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, and to the instructor for any CHM 375-376 class section assigned to the TA. The assigned laboratory classroom for the course is Swindells 326. The approximate work hours are 3.25 hours per week (42.25 hours per semester) and the pay rate is $12.00 per hour. Both the section Instructor and the Laboratory Coordinator will evaluate TA performance on an ongoing basis and inform the TA of performance strengths and deficiencies (if any). A TA who does not meet the communicated expectations may be dismissed and replaced with another qualified applicant at any time during the semester for which they are hired.
The Biochemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant (TA) will report to either Dr. Hoffman or Dr. Hutcheson, depending on the instructor for the course. The assigned laboratory classroom for the course will be Swindells 345. The approximate hours for a semester will be 3 hours per week (39 hours each semester) and the pay rate is $12.00 per hour. Your section Instructor will evaluate TA performance on an ongoing basis, and inform the TA of performance strengths and deficiencies (if any). A TA who does not meet the communicated expectations may be dismissed and replaced with another qualified applicant at any time during the semester for which they are hired.
The workshop leader is part of the team for CHM 207 A. They meet weekly with the faculty member to discuss strategies and make sure they know how to answer the questions in the assigned curriculum. The workshop leader can expect to spend about 2 to 2.5 hours per week with this position.
Each workshop meets for about 75 minutes once a week with the assigned students in the assigned space for the assigned time period. Leaders are not usually expected to teach new material, but are expected to help students practice and apply materials covered in the lecture class. Furthermore, they need to be able to ask key questions and allow students to show what they know in cooperative groups during the workshop. Other tasks may be assigned as needed, including proctoring an exam or helping grade exam papers.
The University of Portland Athletics Department is looking for tutors to assist with student-athletes' academic coursework for the Fall 2018 semester (and potentially beyond) for all courses. Tutor should feel confident providing writing assistance to the student-athlete. Tutors are expected to be available between 60-90 minutes per week to work with between 1-3 student-athletes on study skills, note taking skills, test preparation, and any other course or assignment related questions. Additionally, tutors will be asked to log the tutoring session notes into a database (www.up.studyhalltracker.com) for the Athletics Department to keep track of notes from the sessions.
Ambassadors serve as representatives for the Shiley School of Engineering who support the School’s recruitment goals. Ambassadors will work up to a maximum of 5 hours per week.
Diversity and Inclusion Programs (DIP) seeks to hire 10 hourly paid student mentors of the UP Connections program to work with Diversity and Inclusion Program Coordinator to organize the UP Connections pre-orientation program and the peer mentorship program.
Background
UP Connections is a peer-mentorship program designed to support first generation, multicultural, out-of-state, LGBTQA+, underrepresented, and students of color adjust to their first year in college. All are welcome to join. UP Connections provides connections, resources, and tools for incoming first year students. Students are carefully paired with mentors and join a mentorship group. These groups meet for social and academic events.
Information to Apply
The UP Connections mentor position is held from Spring 2018 until the end of the Spring 2019 semester. UP Connections student mentors cannot also hold the following positions that require your participation in pre-orientation activities or that have conflicting training or execution dates.
The following positions conflict with UP Connections position:
Diversity and Inclusion Programs (DIP) is currently hring ten hourly paid student mentors of the UP Connections program, one of whom will also hold the responsibilities of Social Media Handler. The UP Connections Mentor & Social Media Handler will work with the Diversity and Inclusion Program Coordinator to organize the UP Connections pre-orientation program and the peer mentorship program, as well as handle the social media efforts of the program.
The following positions conflict with this UP Connections position:
Study Hall Monitors will be working between 4-8 hours per week, supervising study hall. Study hall will be Mondays through Wednesdays 5:00-10:00 PM. This position will report to Lauren Blumhardt, Learning Skill Specialist blumhard@up.edu
Sunday Study Hall Monitors will be working 6 hours per week, supervising study hall. Sunday study hall will be on Sundays 4:00-10:00 pm. This position will report to Lauren Blumhardt- Athletic Learning Skills Specialist.
A workshop leader is an individual who assists a faculty member with instructional responsibilities. Pay is set at $12/hour. Professors will provide feedback throughout the semester.
Workshops times include:
A teaching assistant (TA) is an individual who assists a faculty member with instructional responsibilities.
This position is for a TA for Entomology lab. The TA will assist in setup prior to lab, with lab activities during the lab session, and with cleanup after the lab session. The TA will assist with field trips by driving the university rented vehicle. The TA will transport students and supplies to field sites in vans. The ideal TA will enjoy being outdoors. This position requires a valid driver's license and a background check that would include driving records.
To be eligible for this position you must be available on Thursdays from 12:55pm to 3:55 pm.
The receptionist is the initial contact and a representative of the Executive Offices. The student employee’s main role is to answer phones and meet and greet people that come to the offices in a professional and positive manner.
The Media Services Department provides audiovisual (AV) equipment and services to faculty and staff. Equipment such as microphones, PA systems, laptops, iPod recording kits, video cameras, digital projectors, screens, smart carts, conference phones, and easels may be checked out or scheduled for delivery. Additional services include production assistance with instructional media materials such as audio/video recording, editing, media duplication, conversion, and transfers. This position supports the goals of the Media Services staff and serves as the first point of contact for UP faculty and staff seeking the use of AV equipment and services.
We are currently hiring for fall semester starting August 27th. We are looking for students available during the following hours with 10+ hours/week preferred:
This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Professional Community Development with various tasks to include: researching donors and companies for upcoming conferences, creating quarterly newsletter and stewardship letters, contacting alumni about video project, work on filming and editing videos, representing the University at events, drafting invitations, creating timelines for projects, overseeing MAT graduate program marketing campaign, assisting with event planning tasks, and working with all departments to accomplish specific projects for the School of Education as assigned.
This position works in full partnership with other School of Education student workers, as well as all School of Education faculty and staff.
Game Management Assistants assist in the preparation and running of the 120+ home games for our Portland Pilots athletic teams. This position reports directly to the Associate Athletic Director for Operations and/or Athletic Equipment and Operations Coordinator. Position may offer some shifts during business hours but the majority of shifts needed will be during the weekend and evening hours. We will work around your class schedule. Pay rate is currently $12.00/hour.
We are hiring multiple positions to start in August with our first Pilots home games for 2018-2019 seasons beginning August 10 and running through next May 2019.
A teaching assistant (TA) is an individual who assists a faculty member with instructional responsibilities. Hours will be decided upon between TA and the course instructor at the beginning of the semester.
This position will assist the Athletics/Sports Marketing Department for all ticketed athletic events. 95% of all tasks and duties will be performed on campus at the Athletic venues (Chiles Center, Merlo Field and Joe Etzel Field). Transportation will be provided for all off-campus events. Workers will report to the Program Manager of Marketing and/or Director of Marketing. Position will work about 4-12 hours a week, with some weeks having no hours at all due to away games.
Duties performed in this position will serve to provide information to fans about the venue, opponent, team schedules, student fan group, and Kids Club. Will also assist with all in-game promotions, in-game atmosphere components, and set-up/break-down of events.
A Teaching Assistant (TA) is an individual who assists a faculty member with instructional responsibilities. The Biology department is currently hiring for BIO 278 for the 2018-19 academic year. If successful, TA may have the opportunity to continue in subsequent semesters. Pay is set at $12.00/hour for the 2018-19 academic year.
To be eligible for this position, the applicant must be available to work each week for one or more of the following sections for Fall 2018:
Telephone Outreach Program (TOP) Callers at the University of Portland help build a greater UP. Callers speak with more alumni, parents, and friends of UP than any other student or staff member! Often, our callers are the only voice alumni hear from their alma mater during the year.
Funds raised by the Telephone Outreach Program provide the University with essential help to address its most important priorities, such as tuition relief for students. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for students who want to make a difference, and can give you a head start in virtually any career. Multiple positions are available in the Fall semester with opportunity to continue into future terms.
Schedule: Calling will take place between Sunday and Thursday for the duration of the Fall semester.
Sun: 3:00pm-6:00pm Mon: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Tues: 4:00pm-7:00pm Weds: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Thurs: 4:00pm-7:00pm
TOP Callers will work two shifts a week, with the option to change shifts as staffing allows to account for academic or other commitments. A new schedule is released every semester.
The Student Mail Courier assists staff in the daily functions of the busy and fast-paced Mailing Services Department. Mail couriers will work at Mailing Services in Tyson Hall, as well as delivering mail across campus and to local post office. This position will report to the Mail Services Lead in Mailing Services. The Student Mail Courier position requires a valid driver's license and a background check that would include driving records.
** Incoming Freshman are strongly urged to apply **
The Chapel Runner is involved in the weekly maintaining of the Residence Hall Chapels on the campus of the University of Portland. The Chapel Runner is required each week to restock, help maintain, and be attentive to the needs of the Hall Chapels.
This position will be paid from Institutional funds as it is not eligible for Federal Work-Study funds.
