Waldschmidt 503, MSC 168
5000 N Willamette Blvd.
Portland OR 97203
503-943-8484
fax: 503-943-7433
hr@up.edu
This position hosts informational meetings, required as part of the Honors Program application process, with prospective students. This position reports to the Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement office Program Coordinator and work for this position occurs on campus and in the Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement office. This position works from 0-10 hours per week during fall and spring semesters only, with the exact number of weekly hours varying based on the number of informational meetings scheduled. Verbal evaluations occur at the end of each recruiting season with the supervisor.
The Department of Biology employs students to serve as an assistant to the Chair to provide added support for various projects occurring within the Department of Biology. Hours are approximately 5 hours per week; however, the schedule varies and is flexible around course requirements. After initial appointment, Department Chair will provide performance feedback throughout the semester. The position will begin January 13, 2020 and will continue through the end of the spring 2020 semester. Please submit a brief cover letter expressing your interest, availability, and qualifications in addition to a resume and an unofficial transcript.
Student will update and manage the UP theater social media accounts; an average of 2-3 hours a week, with a flexible schedule. They will collaborate with Dr. Cross to create a social media campaign for each production during the school year (5-8 per year). Individual responsibilities include posting on social media platforms; soliciting social content from student actors, designers, directors, faculty and staff; responding to comments and direct messages as necessary in collaboration with faculty; and seeking out opportunities to connect with students, the Mago Hunt box office, the UP campus, or other theater companies in town.
This position assists staff in the daily operations for the Printing Services Department. This position does require a valid driver's license and must consent to a background check that would include driving records, as well as complete the Driver Safety Training through Public Safety during the first two weeks of employment. **Incoming Freshman are strongly urged to apply**
This position is approximately 6-9 hours per week, beginning November 11, with availability to work through Spring 2020 term or beyond. The primary function is to assist the Marketing and Communications team with general office support and with special projects as needed. The primary work location is within the office in Waldschmidt Hall, with periodic duties around campus. Work schedule is flexible after inital training. Must be available to work weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The pay rate for this position is the Multnomah County minimum wage, which is currently $12.50/hour.
The Network Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Infrastructure Manager to manage and maintain the University network and phone systems.
The Low Voltage Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Low Voltage Electrician and the Infrastructure Manager to maintain the University Cat6 and Fiber infrastructure. Testing new cable runs and upgrading existing pathways. Position is available for work year-round with 8-12 hrs./week required during school and up to 29 hrs./week available during summer.
The Information Security Specialist works under the supervision of the Infrastructure Analyst to manage and develop the University's security tools and systems.
Perks include:
Math Peer Assistants (MPAs) specializing in statistics provide statistics tutoring services in the Math Resource Center (MRC) located within the Learning Commons. MPAs work between 2 and 6 hours a week, based on tutoring experience, course background, and scheduling needs for the MRC. MPAs provide appointment-based tutoring services for statistics (MTH 161) students. Pay rate is the Multnomah County minimum wage, which will be $12.50/hour for the 2019-20 academic year.
This individual assists the Laboratory Manager with various responsibilities related to dishwashing and other duties related to inventory, maintenance, and lab upkeep within the Department of Biology. This position is for the fall 2019 and spring 2020 semesters, with possibility to be rehired for the summer and/or next academic year.
The Lab Manager's Assistant will report to the Biology Lab Manager (Jeff Brown) and will work in Swindells Hall (5-10 hrs/week, especially on Monday and Friday).
A research assistant is an individual who assists a faculty member with research. The student research assistant will report to Dr. David Wynne. Work will be carried out at the University of Portland in Swindells Hall. This position will be active during the 2019/2020 academic year (fall and spring semesters). The student research assistant is expected to work 3 hours per week.
Academic Coaches are sophomore through senior students that get paired with first-year students who register for the Academic Coaching program. The Academic Coach is a facilitator, developing a relationship with their coachee, helping develop skills to solve academic problems, and guiding them in their continued adjustment to the university environment. Coaches will likely be paired with students of the same major or within the same academic school. The purpose of this program is to provide first year students a safe place to discuss academic struggles from the previous semester and work to build better habits both in and outside the classroom.
The First Year Workshop Leader Coordinator serves as the student coordinator of the First Year Workshop Program run by the Shepard Academic Resource Center. In conjunction with the Program Manager of First Year Programs, the First Year Workshop Leader Coordinator is responsible for the hiring, training, and support of the 2020 Workshop Leader team as well as aiding in hiring for the 2021 Workshop Leader team. This position spans Spring 2020 to Spring 2021.
This position is open only to students who have been nominated to work in the Writing Center by faculty and who are enrolled in English 317 for Fall 2019.
Writing Assistants (WAs) provide writing assistance to UP students as part of the Writing Center, which is located within the Learning Commons. WAs are overseen by Dr. Molly Hiro, director of UP's Integrated Writing Program. WAs work between 1 and 8 hours a week, based on personal preference and scheduling needs for the Writing Center. Hours are scheduled ahead of time and WAs are also required to present to classes, send post-conference reports, and occasionally take last-minute appointments. Pay rate for 2019-20 is $12.50/hour.
***NOTE: This is a Community Service Work Study (CSWS) position. Applicants MUST be eligible for Federal Work-Study. Please do not apply for this opportunity if you do not have a Federal Work-Study financial aid award. Contact the Financial Aid office regarding eligibility. This position pays $13.25/hr to assist with transportation costs.***
Organization mission: Inspired by the transformative power of God’s love, Catholic Charities partners with the most vulnerable, regardless of faith, to achieve lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.
Brief position description: Join a small team of women who provide sanctuary and safety in a small transitional pod village in North Portland. Assist women in housing readiness, organize volunteer activities for the program participants, link women to housing, mental health and recovery services, and engage the Kenton neighbors who support the village. Assist in the physical operations of the village, which can include gardening, carpentry, small repairs and donation organizing.
Address where service will be performed: 2420 N Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97217
Assist the Museum Coordinator with collection maintenance -- inventory and storage of museum artifacts. This position also assists the Museum Coordinator with the exhibit of museum memorabilia in campus display areas. The Museum is located in the basement of Shipstad Hall and has display spaces in various locations on campus. This is a Fall 2019/Spring 2020 position for 4 to 8 hours per week. Work hours are scheduled with the Museum Coordinator with availability for Monday-Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. In addition, this position assists the Museum Coordinator with set-up and tear-down of displays during Family Weekend, Friday, November 1 and Friday, February 14.
This position is a valuable opportunity for students seeking to learn more about on-campus composting efforts, systems, and techniques. The Compost Rider will be part of a team that manages and maintains the composting system in select residence halls on campus. The Compost Rider will ensure the clean and efficient collection of compost from special containers in each residence hall kitchen and their transport to containers behind the Commons via a bike with a trailer. Additionally, the Compost Rider will notify the student activities supervisor of any necessary maintenance requests regarding the compost bins. This position has a 2-4 hours per week commitment.
Student Ambassadors are responsible for providing front desk coverage and friendly customer service to students, parents, and UP staff & faculty who visit any division of the Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC), which includes the SARC main office, Learning Commons, Accessible Education Services, and Learning Assistance Counseling. The position reports to the Program Assistant of the Shepard Academic Resource Center which is located in Buckley Center 101.
We are currently looking for student employees who can work 3-7 hours per week during the hours of 9-11am and 3:30-5pm on weekdays.
The Student Researcher will report to Dr. Mark Pitzer. The Student Researcher will be responsible for grading statistical assignments that, on average, may require 2-4 hours per week. This job will begin in September and conclude in December of 2019.
Research Assistants work with Department of Communication Studies faculty to evaluate available research, find specific facts and examples, discover available resources, and locate needed materials for use in faculty members' research and preparation for UP classes. Completion of CST 320 and CST 335 desirable. This position will work under the guidance of Dr. Dann Pierce.
Dr. Sarina Saturn in the Department of Psychological Sciences is looking for a student assistant to work approximately 5-10 hours a week, as needed, for the Fall 2019 semester. The assistant will meet on campus with Dr. Saturn at least once a week, and will assist with various duties, including literature reviews, organizational duties in the laboratory, data collection and analyses, and presenting and writing up completed research. Additionally, tasks will include course-related work such as developing assignments, grading, and confidential maintenance of records.
On The Bluff Studios (OTBS) is looking for a Multimedia Designer to join our team! OTBS is a student-run multimedia design studio that has a focus on academic content. OTBS is a project of Academic Technology Services and Innovation, a Division of Information Services. The Multimedia Designer will work primarily with video but have the opportunity to work with animation, photography, and the creation of instructional media. This position will work with a team of content creators to provide multimedia design services to the academic community.
Diversity and Inclusion Programs (DIP) seeks to hire 1 hourly paid student to photograph important events put on by the department.
Background
Diversity & Inclusion Programs (DIP) engage and educate students and the University of Portland community on issues, topics, and events related to diversity and inclusion. DIP's programs, events, and speakers celebrate and enrich the educational experience for all students and help to create a welcoming campus for all.
Information to Apply
The position is from Fall 2019 until the end of the Spring 2020 semester. This position is on-call bases, the work is dependent on the event but may include but not limited to:
The REFLECT Event Assistant supports the REFLECT grant team in planning, advertising, and implementing the REFLECT Teaching Symposium on University of Portland campus on March 14, 2020. The Event Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the design of marketing materials, including flyers, posters, and email advertisements. The assistant will help with the design and upkeep of the symposium webpage. In particular, the assistant will assist in the use of EventBright as a registration service for the event. The event assistant will also help with the logistics of the event planning process, including but not limited to ordering copies, creating table signs, creating a conference program, and assisting with room and food scheduling. The assistant will interact via email, over the phone, and in person with event stakeholders, including the REFLECT grant team, the symposium presenters, the symposium participants, and the event staff. The event assistant is expected to maintain regular contact with the REFLECT grant team. Pay rate is $12.50 hourly. The event assistant will have flexible hours, but must be available for increased activity leading up to the symposium event. Total hours are not to exceed 80 hours.
Pilots Express Drivers are responsible for driving fellow students to and from the airport, train station and Bolt Bus station for Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring, and Easter Breaks. This position will work under the guidance of the Student Activities Office.
