Shiley Dean's Office Student Assistant

Department Shiley School of Engineering Office Administration Terms and Hours Approx. 10 - 15 hrs/wk Job Category Student Employment Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80) Job Summary Shiley Dean’s Office Student Assistants will perform a variety of different office support tasks as part of a team to provide professional-level assistance. They are responsible for supporting the School’s administrators and staff in the Dean’s Office. The position is estimated to require 10-15 hours per week.

Core

Duties

Assist staff team with administrative tasks (data entry/reconciliation, copying/ scanning, on-campus errands, etc.) Take initiative in seeking additional projects after completion of each project Other administrative tasks as needed Marketing and related tasks: Post updates and engaging information on social media platforms Support the weekly student newsletter “The Pulse” Create graphic images for the display screens in Shiley, events in Engage and social media Assist in welcoming guests to the office, including prospective students and families, potentially leading building tours and/or answering questions about UP Support Shiley and UP outreach events scheduled during evenings and weekends Interview faculty and students to create pieces for social media, SSOE and UP marketing, etc. Other relevant duties as assigned Minimum

Qualifications

Maintain a professional manner at all times Respect and protect confidentiality of SSOE information (including student/staff/faculty matters) Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills Detail oriented with strong critical thinking and effective problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Fluency in use of software/programs including Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams) Physical

Requirements

N/A Posting Number SE Number of Vacancies Multiple Estimated Start Date 08/24/2026 Open Date 08/20/2026 Close Date 09/14/2026 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Contact University of Portland 5000 N. Willamette Blvd Portland, Oregon recruitment