Non- On Track! Student Worker

Position: Non-OHSU On Track! Student Worker
Department Overview

This is a year-round in-person position.

The On Track OHSU! Outreach Assistant will assist with in-person visits with schools in North/Northeast Portland, Parkrose and Woodburn School Districts, with time spent in our primary office on Marquam Hill. The Outreach Assistant will facilitate pre-developed lessons with students from 6th-8th grade, prepare materials at our primary office, and support events at OHSU.

We are looking for someone who is available two days per week (M-F) who can commit to a minimum of six hours per day during regular working hours for a total of 12-15 hours per week.

On Track OHSU! is part of OHSU's Office of Science Education Opportunities and works to increase the racial diversity of OHSU's schools and programs and of Oregon's biomedical workforce. On Track works with students starting in 6th grade and stays with those same students through high school and college. On Track has been working with students since 2013 and is currently partnering with communities in North Portland, Parkrose, Woodburn, Warm Springs, and Chiloquin.

Please visit our website for more information about our team.

Function/Duties of Position

* Assist On Track Middle School Coordinator with implementation ofpre-developed middle school lessons.

* Facilitate and lead in-person visits for 6-8th grade students in Woodburn and North/Northeast Portland schools, including Faubion PreK-8, Harriet Tubman Middle School, Ockley Green Middle School, Vernon K-8, Parkrose Middle School, Valor Middle School, and French Prairie Middle School.

* Support with On Track High School and Middle School Events atOHSU.

* Work with Program Director and Middle School Program Coordinator to prepare for On Track events, including facilitation, preparation, organization of materials, and event coordination. Communicate clearly and thoroughly with the Program Director and Middle School Program Coordinator on availability and other aspects pertaining to scheduling and preparation.

* Assist in preparation for On Track middle school lessons

* Become familiar with middle school lessons. Prepare materials, documents, andtools in the primary office needed for middle school visits.

* Research and Evaluation

* Prepare survey materials. Organize data by school district.

Required Qualifications

* Currently a student enrolled in an undergraduate program (minimum 6 credit hours) OR

* Enrolled in a graduate program (minimum 4.5 credit hours).

* Demonstrated experience working with youth

* Demonstrated record of reliable attendance, punctuality, and proven successful performance

* Reliable method to travel to North/Northeast Portland school sites, Woodburn school sites, and Marquam Hill office

* Knowledge of computer hardware and software, especially Power Point

* Willingness to serve as a positive and professional role model

* Flexibility and adaptability

* Time management

Preferred Qualifications

* Enrolled in STEM or Education coursework with a strong interest in working with youth in a classroom

* Experience leading middle school age youth through activities; past or present participation in a diversity program or group.

Additional Details

* Employees will facilitate in person lessons in Woodburn, North/Northeast Portland and Parkrose schools, and help organize materials in the On Track office, located on OHSU's Marquam Hill campus in Portland, OR.

* We are looking for someone available two days per week (M-F) who can commit to at least six hours per day during regular work hours. 12-15 hours a week.

* Reliable access to a car as position will require travel to OHSU campus and middle schools in N/NE Portland, Parkrose and Woodburn.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations.

We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr