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Announcing Opening for a Paraprofessional in the
PSU Center for Student Health and Counseling
SHAC Transition Committee: Research Assistant
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Portland State University's Center for Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is a
community-based health care organization that provides high quality, accessible mental
and physical health services targeted to the health needs of the PSU student population.
SHAC supports the university mission, and collaborates with the university staff and
faculty to support student success.
SHAC is in the midst of an organizational transition. A Transition Committee has been
formed comprised of SHAC employees under the direction of the Vice-Provost for Student
Affairs.
The paraprofessional position to be filled will work specifically with the SHAC Transition
Committee and the Vice-Provost for Student Affairs in researching the Urban 20 Universities
and other universities via the Internet as assigned using a pre-determined set of research
questions. There may be other research duties assigned.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
- Current PSU graduate student in good academic standing
- Extreme attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong internet research skills
- Comfortable with phone interviewing
- Experience in health care delivery
- Familiarity with SHAC: services offered to students, organizational structure,
student insurance and SHAC website (www.shac.pdx.edu)
- Able to start immediately
- Presentation and group skills
- Enjoy working as part of a team yet comfortable working alone on or off site
- Commitment to the Student Affairs vision of "Cultivating Student Success"
- Commitment to the students of Portland State University and to the mission of
Portland State University and the motto "Let Knowledge Serve The City"
COMPENSATION:
This paraprofessional position does not include tuition remission. The monthly salary
is approximately $576. This is a .30 FTE appointment requiring 12-15 hours per week
from approximately March 28, 2005 - April 22, 2005. This position may be reappointed
for future research duties as assigned by the SHAC Transition Committee.
OTHER BENEFITS:
- Gain experience with direct research relating to health care
delivery and current graduate field of study
- Experience with many diverse university organizations
- Working closely and giving input with a committee committed to the mission and
well-being of PSU students and SHAC employees
TO APPLY:
Please send a resume, cover letter and contact information for two professional
references to the address below.
Contact: Sarah Guenther, 503-725-4429 or sguenth@pdx.edu
Review of applications will begin: Immediately. Interviews will take place
during the beginning of March.
Send application materials to:
Sarah Guenther
Center for Student Health and Counseling
PO Box 751 - SHAC
Portland, OR 97207-0751
Or deliver to:
Sarah Guenther
Center for Student Health and Counseling
University Center Building, Suite 200
1880 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97201
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