Student Jobs at UWS

UWS does not discriminate in education or employment on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy complies with the spirit and the letter of applicable federal and local laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

U.S. Students
1. Student must be eligible to participate in Federal Work Study (FWS). Contact the financial aid office to determine eligibility.
2. If eligible, student may apply for any open position and will be referred to the supervisor overseeing the position.
3. If hired, student will need to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the U.S. to the human resources department.

International Students
1. Review the job description to determine if the position is open to international students. If the language contains “Student – Federal Work-Study only” then international students are not eligible to be hired. If the language contains “Student – U.S. Federal Work Study or International” then international students are eligible to apply.
2. Contact the financial aid office to go over any general questions and get the application process started.
3. Obtain a U.S. social security number. This process can take up to several weeks. Contact the UWS Designated School Official (DSO) to start the process.

DEPARTMENT:  Clinic
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Clinic Business Operations & Finance
CLASSIFICATION: Student – U.S. Federal Work Study only

Positions available: 1

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The student clinic operations assistant may assist with a variety of tasks within the clinic spaces including washing clinic laundry, stocking inventory, assisting with document management and cleaning treatment rooms and treatment tables. .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinic laundry

• Gather clinic laundry to wash, dry, fold and return to storage.
• Tracking inventory supplies.
• Stocking exam rooms with supplies.
• Scanning clinic paperwork.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Skills and abilities needed to perform job.)

• Current enrollment in any UWS academic program
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Able to meet assigned deadlines,

HIPAA compliance

To apply, please visit the financial aid office to confirm work-study eligibility. Eligible students will be referred to the supervisor for application process. Position is open until filled.

Department: Library
Reports to: Head of Library Public Services
Classification: Student – U.S. Federal Work Study
Estimated hours: 4-8 hours a week
Number of positions available: multiple

Summary Description:

The library student worker will be responsible for circulation duties in support of the UWS Library. Provide staffing at the library circulation desk, perform check-in and checkout of all library materials, and assist library users with directional and ready-reference questions.

Primary Duties:

• Perform check-in and checkout of all library materials including:
• Reserve materials
• Items held for library patrons obtained from other libraries
• Receiving fines
  • Open/close library as necessary and may provide primary staffing as needed
  • Assist library users with directional and ready-reference questions such as:

• • • Library policies
    • Library hours
    • Locating journals and books
• Minor computer, copier, and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Process patron hold requests
  • Stacks maintenance (reshelving, shelf reading, dusting materials)
  • Light cleaning (i.e., cleaning plastic models)
  • Maintains order in Library and is alert to safety issues
  • Assist with special projects, such as inventory, as needed

Qualifications:

• Be enrolled in the UWS DC or NMD program
  Be qualified for federal work-study program
  Be able to work independently
  Be reliable
  Have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Application Instructions:

To apply, please first contact the financial aid office to determine federal work-study eligibility. Eligible students will be referred to supervisor for application process. Position(s) open until filled.

DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Operations Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Student – U.S. Federal Work Study 

Estimated hours: Flexible
Positions available: Multiple

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Student Operations Support may assist with a variety of tasks including laundry, keeping areas of campus tidy, keeping the gym clean.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure public spaces i.e., atrium, conference study rooms, are kept tidy.
• Monitor sanitizer bottles and refill as needed.
• Ensure gym space and equipment is kept clean.
• Launder campus store towels and gym towels.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the job.)

• Current enrollment in any UWS academic program.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to meet assigned deadlines.

To apply, please visit the financial aid office to confirm work-study eligibility. Eligible students will be referred to the supervisor for application process. Position is open until filled.

POSITION: Student Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Registrar’s Office
REPORTS TO: Registrar
CLASSIFICATION: Student – U.S. Federal Work Study Only

Estimated hours: up to 18 hours/week
Positions available: Multiple positions (In-Person)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The registrar’s office has three major projects (one project needs a student worker on site, the other two projects may be done remotely) that requires extensive computer work as well as scanning and electronic filing. 

Once the projects are done, we will re-assess the needs of the office and move toward assisting the registrar’s office with normal administrative tasks and clerical duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Scanning and naming files
• Breaking down PDF documents and re-saving as individual documents
• Creating PDF documents
• Creating folders
• Electronic filing
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the job.)

• Current enrollment in any UWS academic program
• Strict confidentiality and compliance with FERPA/HIPAA
• Reliable and able to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Computer literate

To apply, please visit the financial aid office to confirm work-study eligibility. Eligible students will be referred to the supervisor for application process. Position is open until filled.

DEPARTMENT:  UWS Clinical Internship
REPORTS TO:  Assistant Dean, Clinical Internship
CLASSIFICATION: Student – Federal Work-Study only
ESTIMATED HOURS:  2-4/week during academic term
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:  1

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Assist clinical internship administration and clinical educators with clerical and basic operational tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clerical support such as filing and scanning of documents
• Operational support such as data input

QUALIFICATIONS: (Skills and abilities needed to perform job.)

• Enrolled in any UWS Academic Program, 1st quarter or above
• Reliable and able to work independently
• Able to meet assigned deadlines
• Strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and FERPA

To apply, please visit financial aid office to obtain certification of work-study eligibility. Eligible students will be referred to supervisor for application process. Position is open until filled.

No phone calls please.  EOE.

POSITION: Student Ambassador
DEPARTMENT: Admissions
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Operations and Technology
CLASSIFICATION: Student – U.S. Federal Work Study or International

Estimated hours: approximately 2 hours/week
Positions available: multiple

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Student Ambassadors promote the University of Western States by representing the student experience for prospective students, their families, guests, administrators. faculty, staff, alumni, community partners, dignitaries and friends of the University.

Working alongside the professional members of the admissions office, student ambassadors play a pivotal role in the recruitment of prospective students. Ambassadors leverage their personal experience and knowledge of the University to ensure that prospective students are informed of the benefits of all UWS educational programs- both on-campus and online. They serve as on-campus leaders, sources of information, and role models for both current and aspiring students.

The ambassador program serves as a leadership laboratory through which student ambassadors demonstrate and enhance their academic, communication, time management and other professional skills. Ambassadors are required to balance these professional/leadership responsibilities with continuing excellence in their academic coursework. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide excellent customer service to prospective students, their families, alumni, and other constituents.
• Serve as official tour guides to prospective students and their families, campus visitors, dignitaries, and other admissions guests.
• Host student visitors on-campus, accompany them to class visits, introduce them to services, resources, and facilities, etc.
• Perform various administrative tasks including assisting with reception, phones, mailings, meetings with students and parents, data entry and integrity, and other duties as assigned.
• Answer emails received from the “Ask a Current Student” portal in the UWS student ambassador website.
• Monitor and participate in the UWS-hosted Facebook pages for newly admitted students.
• Create content to aid in virtual recruiting- examples include recorded video messages for prospective students, guiding virtual tours, and other needs as they arise.
• Represent the DC program during online and on-campus events for prospective and new students including the Chiropractic Preview Day, webinars, receptions, open houses, on-campus tabling events, etc.
• Serve as encouraging role models and advocates of higher education to accepted students.
• Promote a culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the job.)

• Enthusiasm for UWS, its programs, and the chiropractic profession.
• Willingness to collaborate with other student ambassadors, current students, and UWS staff and faculty to fulfill ambassador responsibilities.
• Highly motivated, energetic, dependable, positive, and knowledgeable.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and ability to learn new things.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

To apply, please visit the Financial Aid Office to confirm work-study eligibility. Eligible students will be referred to the supervisor for application process. Position is open until filled.

POSITION: Student Teaching Assistant
DEPARTMENT: variable in the College of Chiropractic
CLASSIFICATION: Student – U.S. Federal Work Study or International

ESTIMATED HOURS: up to 18 hours per week; varies each term depending on instructional needs
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: multiple

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Student teaching assistants in the doctor of chiropractic program primarily assist faculty in providing lab instruction in a variety of courses.  Subject areas may include, but are not limited to, biomechanics, palpation, adjustive technique, physical therapy, history taking, physical exam, orthopedic testing, report of findings, taping/splinting, minor surgery, and report writing. Subject areas are chosen at the discretion of the Department Chair and Dean.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Observe, assist, demonstrate and offer constructive feedback to students in clinical skills development instructional lab sessions.
• As appropriate, perform simulations of various conditions which may include having students take histories and perform examination procedures on the teaching assistant.
• Meet with the lead course instructor and/or the lab coordinator as necessary for training, educational, and/or administrative purposes.
• Read, understand and act in accordance with all FERPA standards established by UWS for protecting the security and privacy of student records.
• Demonstrate appropriate ethical, communication, appearance and behavior attributes, consistent with being a professional.
• Communicate with faculty and administrative personnel regarding schedule and availability in a timely manner.

Qualifications: (Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform job)

• Demonstrated proficiency in the clinical skills associated with the instructional assignment.

Demonstrated meeting all CCE Meta-Competency Outcomes pertinent to courses taught.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Have sufficient mobility to move among students engaged in various types of lab activities.
• Have sufficient visual acuity to accurately identify student psychomotor abilities.
• Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate adjusting tables and/or equipment as instructional activities demand.

Requirements: (Education, training and experience)

• Must be 11th quarter or above.
• Must have passed all courses to date and the Clinical Skills Assessment Practical Exam

POSITION:                   Student Operations Assistant
DEPARTMENT:            Facilities, Campus Store
REPORTS TO:             Executive Director of Safety, Security, Emergency    and Campus Operations
CLASSIFICATION:       Student – U.S. Federal Work Study only

Estimated hours:         approximately 15 hours/week
Positions available:     multiple

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The student operations assistant may assist with a variety of tasks including monitoring parking, washing clinic laundry and working in the campus store or gym.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Parking Monitor

• Walk the campus parking lot and cite illegally parked vehicles.

Clinic laundry

• Gather clinic laundry to wash, dry and fold.

Campus Store

• Inventory, clean and perform prep work.

Gym attendant

• Ensure gym space and equipment is kept clean.

Miscellaneous Tasks

• Label equipment and track inventory.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Skills and abilities needed to perform job.)

• Current enrollment in any UWS academic program
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Able to meet assigned deadlines

To apply, please visit the financial aid office to confirm work-study eligibility. Eligible students will be referred to the supervisor for application process. Position is open until filled.

DEPARTMENT: Doctor of Chiropractic Program
REPORTS TO: Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Education
CLASSIFICATION: Student – U.S. Federal Work Study only

Estimated hours: approximately 3-5 hours/week
Positions available: multiple

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Monitor x-ray positioning open lab sessions (Room 1010 – Haystack Room) during Spring 2021 academic term. Students will be reviewing x-ray positioning procedures. The monitor will ensure that students access the lab based on their cohort assignment and will emphasize COVID safety protocols (e.g., mask wearing, social distancing when possible, hand sanitizing) while the students are in the lab.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide timely student entry to Room 1010
• Monitor student activity while they review x-ray positioning procedures using the available equipment in the lab
• Report any inappropriate student activity to course instructor
• Ensure equipment is properly turned off and the room is left organized and neat
• Ensure all students exit the lab when the session is complete
• Disinfect door handles after students have entered and left lab

QUALIFICATIONS: (Skills and abilities needed to perform job.)

• Current enrollment in any UWS academic program
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Comfortable supervising small groups of students
• Able to ensure lab and safety protocols are followed

To apply, please visit the financial aid office to confirm work-study eligibility. Eligible students will be referred to the supervisor for application process. Position is open until filled.

DEPARTMENT: Business Office
CLASSIFICATION: Student – Federal Work-Study only

Estimated hours: 2-4 hours/week
Positions available: multiple

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Assist Business Office with administrative and clerical tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Scan paper records
• Data entry
• Save electronic copies in designated electronic folder
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: (Skills and abilities needed to perform job.)

• Current enrollment in any UWS academic program
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Able to meet assigned deadlines
• Strict confidentiality and compliance with FERPA/HIPAA

To apply, please visit the Financial Aid Office to confirm work-study eligibility.  Eligible students will be referred to supervisor for application process. Position is open until filled.

CLASSIFICATION:       Student – US Federal Work Study only
Estimated hours:        Flexible hybrid schedule, prioritizing the student’s availability. 4 to 8 hours per week
Positions available:     1

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The office of advancement consists of university fundraising programs, alumni and friends relations, business partner relationships, career and professional development and hosts a multitude of campus events during the academic year. The advancement student worker will play a key support role supporting these initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with emailing and/or mailing alumni and friends contact updates
• Add information submitted by alumni to the UWS Alumni Finder Map
• Assist with mailing swag to alumni, friends, and Cornerstone Society members
• Support on-campus events
• Oversee PartnerConnect tabling calendar
• Assist in maintaining contact information

QUALIFICATIONS: (Skills and abilities needed to perform job.)

• Excellent people-centered customer service skills
• Adept at MS Excel, Word and Outlook
• Reliable and able to work independently
• Strict adherence to donor confidentiality
• Eligible for federal work study
• Current enrollment in any UWS academic program
• Strict confidentiality and compliance with FERPA/HIPAA
• Ability to type, draft and speak fluently/grammatically correct in English
• Ability to regularly assist and attend events on campus during the regular school year.

To apply, please contact the financial aid office in person or via email (finaid-uws@test.uws.edu). Eligible students will be referred to associate VP for advancement for application process. Position is open until filled.

DEPARTMENT: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
REPORTS TO: Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CLASSIFICATION: Student – U.S. Federal Work Study 
ESTIMATED HOURS: approximately 4-10 hours/week
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Up to 2
START DATE: December or January
LOCATION: Hybrid in Portland (on-campus)

The DEI Assistant(s) will support the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in leading the implementation of the DEI Action Plan. The assistant(s) will be responsible for various tasks and activities that serve to create a more inclusive and equitable UWS community.  

Students will: 

• Become familiarized with and utilize the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan
• Understand key DEI concepts, including cultural competency and cultural humility
• Gain experiences interacting with community members and organizations
• Expand their ability to advocate for issues of DEI
• Expand their professional skills
• Explore their own culture and intersectional identities

Position description:

• Support DEI community outreach and engagement
  • Promote clinic to the community
  • Promote college access to the youth
• Identify and format a list of weekly/monthly community-based DEI events and activities for members of the campus

Knowledge and skills required:

• Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to send professional correspondence 
• Good interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Ability to be self-directed, work on one’s own
• Organizational skills
• Computer proficiency