CS Student Course Assistant

Department Shiley School of Engineering Office Administration

Terms and Hours

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

Job Category Student Employment

Hourly Wage

Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80)

Job Summary

This position is for students who will be either:

• GRADERS : grading work for selected computer science courses, or
• LAB ASSISTANTS : working in a lab course to support the student learning experience

Core Duties

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
• 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
• Ability to communicate with students and faculty in a professional manner
• Excellent knowledge of course material being taught

Physical Requirements

• N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number SE

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies Multiple

Estimated Start Date 08/24/2026

Open Date

Open Date 07/29/2026

Close Date

Close Date 08/21/2026

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Contact
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon

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