Job Title:
Language: German Co-Pilot (Tutor)
Company: University of Portland
Location: Portland, OR
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Position DetailsPosition Information Job Title Language: German Co-Pilot (Tutor) Department Shepard Academic Resource Center Terms and Hours Fall 2026; 4 hrs/wk Job Category Student Employment Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.30) Job Summary This job posting is for Co-Pilots who will begin tutoring in the Fall semester of 2026.Language Co-Pilots provide tutoring to UP students for French, German, and Spanish courses. We are specifically looking for a German tutor for the 2026-2027 academic year. A candidate's ability to tutor is dependent on academic performance and faculty recommendation. Co-Pilots can tutor in-person in the Learning Commons, remotely (if located within University Park neighborhood), or both. Co-Pilots are also required to do drop-in tutoring at least one hour per week in the Learning Commons. The Learning Commons is a program of the Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC).Core Duties Support active student learning including learning strategies, homework and assignment assistance, study skills, test and quiz reviews, and providing encouragement.Actively participate in all required training sessions.Maintain a professional, welcoming environment in the Learning Commons and online spaces.Value and maintain confidentiality of students following FERPA guidelines.Maintain accurate record of time worked and active tutoring time.Follow Learning Commons Code of Ethics.Maintain a clean and organized space in the Group Work Lab and Learning Commons.Other relevant duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Successful completion of course candidate will tutor inExcellent interpersonal communication skills.Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.Availability to work a minimum of 2-4 hours per week.Ability to have a flexible work schedule based on appointment requests.At least a second-year class standing.Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated excellence in academic peer assistance within or outside of the classroom or experience teaching or one-on-one tutoring.Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.Physical RequirementsPosting Detail Information Posting Number SE961-2023 Number of Vacancies Multiple Estimated Start Date 08/23/2026 Open Date 02/23/2026 Close Date 04/17/2026