Job Summary
University of Portland Anchor Leaders (AL) are responsible for assisting firstyear students in their adjustment to life on The Bluff through coinstruction of The Anchor a foundational aspect to the firstyear experience. The Anchor Workshop sessions are facilitated by the AL and focus on transitional skills to help acclimate to campus culture and university life. The Core Dialogue sessions are facilitated by the Anchor faculty with assistance from the ALs. These sessions focus on the exploration of the Core Habits that encompass UPs Core Curriculum and introduce students to the purpose of a Liberal Arts Education. ALs attend weekly staff meetings which either review the upcoming lesson material they will teach or provide professional development conversations hosted by campus partners. Successful applicants have: compassion towards others a passion of supporting peers through transition an interest in facilitating classroom instruction and a desire champion the continual efforts of developing a new program. Compensation for this role is $15.95/hour until July 2025 after which it will mirror the Portland Metro minimum wage. Application Checklist: Cover letter (no longer than one page) Resume (no longer than one page) Typed answers to Supplemental Questions (see below) Three 3 recommendations: Applicant must send their references this recommendation link to be completed by Thursday January 30th. 1 UP Faculty Member that you have had for class 1 UP Campus Partner that you have gotten to know/worked with Any UP staff member (Hall Staff Academic Advisor Research advisor Club Advisor oncampus job supervisor etc. or Professor (did not have to have had them for class) or Student leader (RA Club president Immersion Coordinator Plunge into your Neighborhood Leader) 1 other Recommender If you are a current firstyear student this must be your Anchor Leader If NOT a firstyear student this would be a previous supervisor (from an on or off campus job)
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be in good academic standing at the University. Applicants CANNOT be studying abroad during Fall 2025 serve as Resident Assistants Orientation Assistants Hall Council Executive Members any Hall Ambassador positions Beacon executive or participate in any other role that will conflict with the training and responsibilities for the workshop program. Applicants are responsible for cross referencing position descriptions to ensure full participation in The Anchor program. Applicants must sent the following link to their three recommenders to be completed by Thursday January 30th. Click here for the link you are to send them.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A