NNACoE Tilikum Peer Tutor

Title: NNACoE Tilikum Peer Tutor

Location: US-OR-Portland

Hybrid

Job 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.

Peer Tutors serve as essential members of the Tilikum program team, providing 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.

This role offers an opportunity for leadership development, mentorship experience, and engagement in a culturally grounded health pathway program.

Function/Duties of Position

• Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring in specific subject areas for Tilikum Program participants.
• 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
• Assist Tilikum Program participants in understanding course material, with the goal of improving academic performance.
• Serve as a near-peer mentor to assigned participants (approximately 10-15 students)
• Support relationship-building and cohort cohesion
• Model professionalism, leadership, and engagement
• 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
• Track and report participant attendance, participation and progress to Tilikum Program leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality of Tilikum Program participant information and academic records in compliance with FERPA.
• Participate in Tilikum Peer Tutor training sessions and ongoing professional development.
• Adhere to established schedules and maintain punctuality and professionalism.
• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have completed the relevant course or equivalent with a grade of B or higher (as applicable).
• Knowledge and experience working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native organizations and communities
• Instructor or department approval required.
• 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).
• Experience participating in pathway programs such as Tilikum, FORWARD, Wy'east, THS, or similar initiatives
• Prior tutoring, teaching, or instructional support experience
• 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

WORK SCHEDULE:

• 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
• 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.