This position is only open to current Pacific University School of Occupational Therapy Students in the first, second, or third year of the program who qualify for federal work study funding for the 2026-27 academic year.
Title: FWS - Office Assistant - Occupational Therapy
Department and Location: School of Occupational Therapy, Hillsboro Campus, HPC2 3rd Floor
Purpose: The School of Occupational Therapy office assistant provides general support to the staff and faculty.
Wage: $16.80 per hour
Employee Classification: Non-exempt
Length of Employment: AY 2026-27 Fall and Spring Semesters (September 14, 2026 to May 11, 2027)
Hours: 1 Hour per Month
Supervisor: Jane Hill
Recruiter: Jane Hill, janefitz@pacificu.edu
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Checking out/in assessment tools and equipment.
- Copying and scanning.
- Data entry.
- Filing.
- Form design.
- Greeting guests and students.
- Laminating.
- Maintaining bulletin boards.
- Stocking supplies.
- Taking inventory of assessment tools, equipment, and/or classroom supplies.
- Tidying up classrooms, group study rooms, and the employee lounge.
- Typing projects in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Unlocking lockers, labs, and classrooms.
- Assisting faculty and teaching assistants with classroom/lab set up and clean up.
- Assisting faculty with research projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
- This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies to Practice: Core Competencies Gained Through Experience
- First, second, or third-year Pacific University School of Occupational Therapy student.
- Qualifies for federal work study funding for the 2026-27 academic year.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- Able to manage and maintain sensitive and confidential information, ensuring it is handled securely and in compliance with FERPA regulations and Pacific University's policies and procedures.
- Possesses good oral and written communication skills, and excellent customer service skills including the ability to work with diverse populations of students, staff, faculty, and community members.
- Self-motivated.
- Serves as an information source to students, staff, faculty, and community members.
- Willing to ask questions.