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Summer Conference Assistants play an integral role to the daily management, leadership, and operations of camps and conferences at the University of Portland.  They assist with conference preparations, facilities management, peer leadership and support, administrative tasks, and guest relations. This position is designed to provide opportunities to hone customer service skills, team development, and program administration and execution.

Compensation: 

• Hourly wage of $12/hour, increasing to $12.50/hour starting on July 1, 2019 (on-call duty hours paid when actively addressing issues).
• Summer housing in a double room in the designated summer residence hall for approximately 15 weeks at no cost; ability to pay the difference for a single room, should one be available. You may request a particular summer roommate. 
• Interim housing in May and August at no cost.

The First Generation (FGEN) Summer Launch Ambassador serves as a part of the Summer Launch pre-Orientation team.  The position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of various aspects of the Summer Launch Pre-Orientation Program for FGEN students.  The FGEN Summer Launch Ambassador will be responsible for event planning, large and small group facilitation, public speaking, and customer service.  Candidate MUST be available to be on campus at the University of Portland for mandatory half-day training Saturday, July 13th.  The position will start Sunday, July 14th, and continue through Tuesday, July 16th.  Some optional follow-up engagement activities with participants will take place during Fall 2019 semester.

Support the SON Graduate Program Ignite Grant led by Dr. Lindsay Benes. Main components of support will surround planning for Ignite Day, organizing and synthesizing information from Ignite Day, and administrative support for the work of the grant activities. The student worker will work within the School of Nursing at approximately 2-3 hours per week most weeks with needs in Spring of 2019, Summer of 2019, and possibly Fall of 2019. Dr. Benes will communicate performance evaluation throughout the time worked and at the end of each semester.

Group Work Consultants help groups with teamwork, understanding and rotating roles, managing conflicts, finding strengths, and understanding group theory. Group Work Consultants facilitate group process for multi-member projects in order to promote effective and equitable group work. Group Work Consultants work in the Group Work Lab located within the Learning Commons in BC 163. The Learning Commons is a program of the Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC). Pay rate is set by Student Employment. Paid training for this position will occur the weekend prior to the beginning of the semester.

The Social Work Program Assistant will provide support for events, initiatives, and activities in the Dorothy Day Social Work Program. The Program Assistant will also serve as the liaison between social work faculty, the social work club, the social work honor society, and the larger community. This position will begin at the beginning of Summer term, on or around 5/13/19, and can be extended into the 2019-20 school year. The position will require an average of 4-6 hours per week both in the summer and during the school year.

Community Assistants are members of a residence hall staff team who play an important role in supporting the development of communities in line with the University of Portland’s mission and vision. In this role, Community Assistants serve their fellow residents in ways that enhance the quality of life in the hall through the delivery of service and hospitality. Outstanding Community Assistants are role models for their fellow residents and would be described by others as warm, conscientious, and kind. Community Assistants have the opportunity to gain knowledge of the hall and the campus, as well as grow in their own leadership skills to prepare for future pursuits at the University of Portland and beyond. This position reports to the Assistant Hall Director(s) in the assigned residence hall. The pay rate for this position is the Portland Metro minimum wage, which is currently $12/hour and will increase to $12.50/hour for the 2019-20 academic year.

The student Manager will assist in the running of practice drills in terms of scoring, timing and helping with equipment set up and take down. The Student Manager is expected to be at all or most practices the timing of which will change by semester to accommodate student-athlete class schedules. The Student Manager will report to the Women’s Volleyball Head Coach and evaluation of the Student Manager will come from the same. Approximately 20 hours per week through the duration of Spring Season for the Women’s Volleyball Program and the Women's Beach Volleyball season beginning in late February. Similar time demands during Fall season.

The Payroll Office Assistant will be responsible to provide the daily administrative support to the payroll office while maintaining their regular class schedules. The start date for this position is May 16th for Summer Term with the possibility of continuing in Fall.

The computer science tutors for the 2019-2020 academic year will provide tutoring to first and second year computer science students in two formats: some tutors will work on an appointment basis and set their own schedule working around 4-7 hours per week, while other tutors will work one night a week for around 3 hours with a drop-in tutoring model. All computer science tutoring will take place in the Shiley Hall computer labs. All computer science tutors will report to the Computer Science Department Chair, as well as Jamie Merritt. This position is open for Fall semester, but students will also be asked to remain in the position for the Spring semester if they would like.

Chemistry Tutors provide Chemistry tutoring services to UP students in the Chemistry Assistance Center (CAC), located within the Learning Commons in Buckley Center 163. Chemistry Tutors work 2-6 hours a week, based on tutoring experience, course background, and scheduling needs for the Chemistry Assistance Center (CAC). Chemistry Tutors provide tutoring services by appointment only. Pay rate is set by Student Employment. The Learning Commons is a program of the Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC). Paid training for this position will occur the week of August 20, 2019.

Seeking highly motivated and organized student to help support Men's Basketball staff with organizational and day-to-day operations in our office. Men's Basketball Student Office Assistant could work up to 20 hours a week. Position will report to the Director of Basketball Operations in the Chiles Center. 

The Audio Visual (AV) Services department provides AV equipment and services to faculty and staff.  Equipment such as microphones, PA systems, laptops, video cameras, digital projectors, screens, smart carts, conference phones, iPod recording kits, 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, streaming, media duplication, conversion, and transfers.  This position supports the goals of the AV 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 accepting applications for both summer and fall of 2019.

This posting is for late Nursing Workshop Leader 2019 hires. Please do not submit an application unless otherwise notified to do so.

The Accounting Tutor provides tutoring services to UP students for any Accounting class.  PSOB tutor will work a minimum of 4 hours a week, based on course background and scheduling needs.  They will provide individual and small group tutoring to students and assist students in improving academic achievement to clarify learning problems and work on study skills. Other assistance might include reviewing class material, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems. Position to be active Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. 

Mathematics Student Graders support faculty teaching by grading homework papers and recording homework scores. Graders will be assigned to a particular course, working with individual instructors; they will meet regularly with faculty to determine a grading rubric. They will collect regularly assigned homework papers and use a solution key to correct papers and report scores to faculty.  Graders will also keep a confidential record of homework scores throughout the semester. Graders will return graded homework promptly on a schedule determined by the faculty. Weekly hours are not to exceed 45 minutes per credit hour for each graded course (i.e. 2 hours for grading for a 3-credit course, 3 hours of grading for a 4-credit course.)

Grader/Tutor  reports to the Physics Lab Coordinator (Punam Ghimire). Grader/Tutor assists students during physics open lab in Romanaggi Hall 201 for 4 hours per week.  Grader/Tutor is also responsible for grading lecture homework, working approximately 5 hours per week. Grader/Tutor is evaluated through a combination of the following: observation from the physics lab coordinator and end of summer session student evaluations. This position begins May 13th for summer session, with the potential to continue for the 2019-20 academic year. The pay rate for this position is $12.00/hour for the 2018-19 academic year and through June 30, increasing to $12.50/hour starting July 1 and for the 2019-20 academic year.

Peer Leaders report to the Physics Lab Coordinator (Punam Ghimire). Peer Leaders assist students during physics lab in either Romanaggi Hall 201 or 206. Peer leaders work for three hours a week in lab, as well as a short 30-45 minute meeting each week to discuss the following week's lab.  Peer Leaders are also responsible for grading lecture homework, giving a total of about 7 hours of work per week. There is the option to work additional hours during open lab. Peer Leaders are evaluated through a combination of the following: evaluation from the supervising lab adjunct, weekly meetings with the physics lab coordinator, occasional observation from the physics lab coordinator, and end of semester students' evaluations.

A Teaching Assistant (TA) is an individual who assists a faculty member with instructional responsibilities.  This position is for the 2019-20 academic year and is only available to returning students who have successfully completed the BIO 307/377 and BIO 308/378 series OR the BIO 305/365 and BIO 306/366 series with an overall grade of B+ or higher.  The pay rate for this position is the Multnomah County minimum wage, which will be $12.50/hour for the 2019-20 academic year.

A teaching assistant (TA) is an individual who assists a faculty member with instructional responsibilities. This position is to assist Dr. Mani with BIO379- Microbiology for Nurses Laboratory on Fridays from 11:25am to 2:25pm. Previous completion of BIO379 is required for this position. 

A Teaching Assistant (TA) is an individual who assists a faculty member with instructional responsibilities. This position is for BIO372 Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory taught by Dr. Wynne. The position will involve prepping samples and experiments for coursework.

To be eligible for this position the applicant should be available during the course time on Tuesdays from 12:55-3:55. 

A teaching assistant (TA) is an individual who assists a faculty member with instructional responsibilities. This position is to assist Dr. Kenton with Microbiology Laboratory. Previous completion of BIO301/361 is required. Student will work between 6 and 10 hours per week. Hours will be decided upon between TA and the course instructor at the beginning of the semester. 

Availability during one of the below times is required: 

• PreLab or Open Lab: 9am-12 pm
• Lab: Tuesday 9:45am-12:45pm or 2:30pm-5:30pm
• Open Lab: Wednesday 9am-12 pm 

Please specify your availability for these times in your application. 

This position is a Fall 2019 semester Laboratory Teaching Assistant for BIO 277. If successful, TA may have the opportunity to continue in subsequent semesters.  Pay is set at $12.50/hour for the 2019-20 academic year.  Faculty will provide feedback throughout the semester.  All TAs will receive an evaluation at the end of the semester as well.

To be eligible for this position, the applicant must be available to work each week during the following Fall 2019 section times:

• Thursdays 12:55pm-3:55pm

This position is approximately 10-20 hours per week during the summer and continuing to work throughout the school year. The primary function is to assist the Office of the Registrar with general office support and with special projects as needed. 

***Rising Sophomores and Juniors ONLY***

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, and raise valuable funds for scholarships, curriculum improvements, and more! As a TOP caller, you will build and maintain positive relationships with UP’s supporters, learn valuable communication skills, and contribute to UP's growth and development.

By raising funds from the UP community outside of the Bluff, TOP callers 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 for the Summer semester with opportunity to continue into future terms. 

Schedule: During the Summer semester, calling will take place Monday-Thursday, 4:30-7:30. We ask that callers work a minimum of two shifts (six hours) per week, with the opportunity to work additional hours as schedule permits. Summer calling will run from May 6th-June 30th. 

This position reports to the Director of the School of Nursing Learning Resource Center and performs duties primarily in BC 306. Students self-schedule their shifts approximately 4-10 hours per week, based on lab needs and availability over the course of 3 semesters. The purpose of this position is to set up and put away supplies for lab experiences as well as provide guidance to students as they learn and practice nursing skills.