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NNACoE Tilikum Peer Tutor

🇺🇸 Hybrid - In Person, OR 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $20 per Hour 💻 Tutoring 🗓️ June 6th, 2026
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Oregon Health & Science University is hiring a NNACoE Tilikum Peer Tutor. This role involves providing mentorship, participant support, and logistical coordination for the Tilikum Summer Health Experience program, which serves American Indian/Alaska Native undergraduate students through virtual and in-person activities. Peer Tutors facilitate student engagement, assist faculty, and may perform overnight support duties during the in-person program period.

Highlights
  • Provide primary communication and support for program participants, fostering an inclusive environment.
  • Escort participants, assist with event setup and breakdown, and support academic sessions as a Teaching Assistant.
  • Serve as a near-peer mentor to 10-15 students, encouraging leadership and cohort cohesion.
  • Overnight on-call support required for designated roles, including on-site residence and escalating participant issues.
  • Must be an undergraduate student enrolled with at least 6 credit hours and have knowledge of American Indian/Alaska Native communities.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, leadership skills, and ability to work independently and in teams are essential.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) required.
  • Preferred candidates have experience in pathway programs, mentoring roles, or data management tools.
  • Compensation is $20.00 per hour.
  • Program dates run from July 6 to August 7, 2026, involving virtual and in-person shifts including potential overnight duties.

NNACoE Tilikum Peer Tutor Full Description

Department Overview:

The Tilikum Summer Health Experience is a 5-week hybrid summer enrichment program designed for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) undergraduate students, with a focus on freshmen and sophomores. The program combines two weeks of virtual instruction with three weeks of in-person programming in Portland, Oregon. Students receive academic enrichment in the sciences, mentorship, and hands-on exposure to health professions, all within a culturally grounded and community-centered environment.

 

The 2026 cohort will include up to 30 students, reflecting continued program growth and demand.

 

Student workers serve as essential members of the Tilikum program team, providing logistical coordination, mentorship, and participant support across both virtual and in-person components. This role includes daytime program support as well as, for designated staff, overnight on-call responsibilities during the in-person portion of the program.

Function/Duties of Position:

Participant Support and Communication

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for program participants, providing timely communication and support
  • Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students
  • Support student engagement, encourage participation, and help address questions or concerns

Program & Activity Support

  • Escort participants to and from classes, events, and activities, ensuring safety and punctuality
  • Assist with setup, facilitation, and breakdown of program activities
  • Support faculty as a Teaching Assistant during academic sessions
  • Assist with tracking attendance and program participation

Mentorship & Cohort Support

  • Serve as a near-peer mentor to assigned participants (approximately 10–15 students)
  • Support relationship-building and cohort cohesion
  • Model professionalism, leadership, and engagement

Overnight Support (Designated Roles Only)

  • Stay on-site at program housing (University Place Hotel) during in-person weeks
  • Serve as on-call support for participant needs outside of scheduled program hours
  • Respond to student concerns and escalate issues to program leadership as needed

Required Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in
  • Undergraduate Program
    (minimum 6 credit hours)

  • Knowledge and experience working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native organizations and communities

  • Ability to support students from diverse backgrounds, particularly American Indian/Alaska Native students

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond to dynamic situations in a timely and professional manner

  • Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills.

  • Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as in a team environment

  • Intermediate computer knowledge and skills using MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook). 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience participating in pathway programs such as Tilikum, FORWARD, Wy’east, THS, or similar initiatives
  • Experience working with undergraduate students in mentoring or leadership roles
  • Experience participating in, or supporting, educational or mentoring programs.
  • Experience using survey development and data management programs

Additional Details:

This position requires both virtual (remote) and in-person work at Portland State University and OHSU

  • In-person programming includes working in academic, clinical, and community-based settings
  • Some physical activity is required, including escorting participants and assisting with program setup
  • Program dates: July 6 – August 7, 2026
  • Virtual weeks: remote support during scheduled program hours
  • In-person weeks:
  • Daytime shifts (approx. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or similar)
  • Evening/late afternoon shifts as needed
  • Overnight roles:
  • Two designated student workers will reside on-site during in-person weeks and each support a group of approximately 15 participants. They will rotate overnight on-call responsibilities and serve as the primary point of contact for student needs outside of scheduled program hours.
  • Housing is provided for student workers assigned to overnight roles during the in-person portion of the program
  • This role offers an opportunity for leadership development, mentorship experience, and engagement in a culturally grounded health pathway program.
  • Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to sit or stand at a computer for up to 4 continuous hours a day. Ability to assist with light lifting (up to 25 lbs.) as needed.

Why apply to OHSU?: We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

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