Returning Anchor Leader 2026
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
University of Portland Returning Anchor Leaders (ALs) are responsible for assisting first-year students in their adjustment to life on the Bluff by co-teaching a semester-long one credit course beginning during Orientation weekend. Returners are responsible for facilitating the weekly team training used to instruct new ALs on the course material along with best instructional practices to be taught the following week. Compensation for this role is $16.30/hour until June 31 2026 after which the wage will be adjusted if necessary to match the city and state requirements. Application Checklist: Cover letter (no longer than one page) Resume Supplemental Questions Recommendation from: one UP faculty member one student who has had you as a leader (either in Anchor or another setting) and one professional recommender of your choosing (Someone you have worked with through a job or internship this could be from campus or outside) Candidates are expected to send this link (click here) to their three (3) recommenders *All recommendations are due by Nov. 26th.
Minimum Qualifications
General Qualifications: Applicant must be in good academic standing at the University. Applicant has successfully completed at least one full year as an Anchor Leader. Applicant CANNOT 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 Anchor program. Applicants are responsible for cross-referencing position descriptions to ensure full participation in the Anchor program. If you are applying for competing roles this must be noted in your applications Cover Letter. Please include the role(s) you are also applying for.
Preferred Qualifications
General Qualifications: Applicant must be in good academic standing at the University. Applicant has successfully completed at least one full year as an Anchor Leader. Applicant CANNOT 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 Anchor program. Applicants are responsible for cross-referencing position descriptions to ensure full participation in the Anchor program. If you are applying for competing roles this must be noted in your applications Cover Letter. Please include the role(s) you are also applying for.
University of Portland Returning Anchor Leaders (ALs) are responsible for assisting first-year students in their adjustment to life on the Bluff by co-teaching a semester-long one credit course beginning during Orientation weekend. Returners are responsible for facilitating the weekly team training used to instruct new ALs on the course material along with best instructional practices to be taught the following week. Compensation for this role is $16.30/hour until June 31 2026 after which the wage will be adjusted if necessary to match the city and state requirements. Application Checklist: Cover letter (no longer than one page) Resume Supplemental Questions Recommendation from: one UP faculty member one student who has had you as a leader (either in Anchor or another setting) and one professional recommender of your choosing (Someone you have worked with through a job or internship this could be from campus or outside) Candidates are expected to send this link (click here) to their three (3) recommenders *All recommendations are due by Nov. 26th.
Minimum Qualifications
General Qualifications: Applicant must be in good academic standing at the University. Applicant has successfully completed at least one full year as an Anchor Leader. Applicant CANNOT 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 Anchor program. Applicants are responsible for cross-referencing position descriptions to ensure full participation in the Anchor program. If you are applying for competing roles this must be noted in your applications Cover Letter. Please include the role(s) you are also applying for.
Preferred Qualifications
General Qualifications: Applicant must be in good academic standing at the University. Applicant has successfully completed at least one full year as an Anchor Leader. Applicant CANNOT 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 Anchor program. Applicants are responsible for cross-referencing position descriptions to ensure full participation in the Anchor program. If you are applying for competing roles this must be noted in your applications Cover Letter. Please include the role(s) you are also applying for.
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Data Analytics
- Guest Relations
- Hospitality Management
- Public Relations
- Social Networking
- Communication
- Data Management
- Guest Services
- Relationship Management
- Social Media Management
- Data Analysis
