Job Title ME Student Course Assistant
Department Shiley School of Engineering Office Administration
Terms and Hours Varying hours; hours worked will be dependent on the time needed to assist faculty, but not to exceed 4 hours per day or 20 hours per week.
Job Category Student Employment
Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80)
Job Summary This position is for students who will be either:
GRADERS:
grading work for selected mechanical engineering courses, or
LAB ASSISTANTS
working in a lab course to support the student learning experience In your cover letter, please list the name of the faculty member and the name of the course with which you are interested in assisting. Core Duties Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Grading:
Support your assigned faculty member with grading of assignments, homework, and exams
Handle student documents with confidentiality and discretion
Communicate with faculty member(s) on grading parameters, requirements, and deadlines
Meet faculty timelines for grading work
Other relevant duties as assigned
Lab Assistant:
Support the students during lab periods
Handle student challenges with confidentiality and discretion
Communicate with faculty member(s) on student support needs, issues needing attention
Consistent attendance to provide the support to the Lab students
Other relevant duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have completed the course they will be grading or assisting with an A or B passing grade.
Student must be a sophomore, junior, or senior in good standing. Preferred Qualifications Organizational skills
Attentive to faculty requirements and requests
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ethical / trustworthy
Ability to take instruction
Computer skills
Ability to communicate with students and faculty in a professional manner
Excellent knowledge of course material being taught Physical Requirements N/A
Posting Detail Information Posting Number
SE1072-2023
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Estimated Start Date 08/24/2026
Open Date 07/29/2026
Close Date 08/21/2026
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • Have you been encouraged to apply for this position by a faculty member?
Yes
No
• Do you have Federal Work Study funds in your Financial Aid package?
Yes
No
Unsure
Required Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Contact
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.943.8484
recruitment@up.edu
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