Shiley Co-Pilot; Tutor

Shiley Co-Pilots provide tutoring to UP students in courses such as Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. A candidate’s ability to tutor in these classes is dependent on academic performance and interest in each course. Co-Pilots can tutor in-person in the Learning Commons, remotely on campus, or both. Co-Pilots are also required to do drop-in tutoring at least one hour per week in the Learning Commons.

The Learning Commons is a program of the Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC).

• Support active student learning including learning strategies, homework and assignment assistance, study skills, test and quiz reviews, and providing encouragement.
• Actively participate in all required training sessions.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming environment in the Learning Commons and online spaces.
• Value and maintain confidentiality of students following FERPA guidelines.
• Maintain accurate record of time worked and active tutoring time.
• Follow Learning Commons Code of Ethics.
• Maintain a clean and organized space in the Group Work Lab and Learning Commons.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

• Successful completion of course candidate will tutor in with a grade of A- or higher.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Availability to work a minimum of 2-4 hours per week.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule based on appointment requests.
• At least a second-year class standing.

• Demonstrated excellence in academic peer assistance within or outside of the classroom or experience teaching or one‑on‑one tutoring.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.

Posting Number

Posting Number SE640-2023

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies Multiple

Estimated Start Date 01/25/2026

Open Date

Open Date 01/12/2026

Close Date

Close Date 03/01/2026

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation

University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon

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