Returning Anchor Leader 2026 Job at University Of Portland in Portland

University of Portland Returning Anchor Leaders (ALs) are responsible for assisting first‑year students in their adjustment to life on the Bluff by co‑teaching a semester‑long, one‑credit course, beginning during Orientation weekend. Returners are responsible for facilitating the weekly team training used to instruct new ALs on the course material, along with best instructional practices, to be taught the following week. Compensation for this role is $16.30/hour until June 31 2026, after which the wage will be adjusted if necessary to match the city and state requirements. Application Checklist Cover letter (no longer than one page) Resume Supplemental Questions Recommendation from: one UP faculty member one student who has had you as a leader (either in Anchor or another setting) and one professional recommender of your choosing (Someone you have worked with through a job or internship, this could be from campus or outside) Candidates are expected to send this link (click here) to their three (3) recommenders *All recommendations are due by Nov. 26th. Core Duties General Duties and Responsibilities: Attend a Spring Team Introduction Meeting: Saturday, April 18, 2026 Attend and participate fully in all required activities during August Training and Orientation Weekend; August 14th‑23rd, 2025 (subject to change) Teach at most 2 sections of the semester long Anchor class, between 6‑8 pm Prep for and lead weekly all‑staff meetings reviewing upcoming lesson material Attend weekly Returner staff meetings with the Assistant Director of First Year Experience Hold weekly Office Hour Maintain administrative tasks (i.e. grading, timely communication with students/teaching team/etc., submitting timesheets on time, arriving prepared for meetings, among others) Coordinate with Anchor Faculty and Teaching Team on best practices in teaching and supporting students Lesson plan for the Anchor Workshop sessions Time Commitment and Required Availability Returning Anchor Leaders must be available for Spring training and must be on campus beginning the week before Orientation for intensive training and must have no other commitments during that week and Orientation weekend. Returning ASWLs must also be able to commit approximately 9hrs to the job each week. Estimated Weekly Allotted Hours Class instruction: 2.5 hrs Friday Meeting: 1 hr Returner Meeting: 1 hr Office Hour: 1 hr Teaching Team Meeting: 1 hr Grading and student follow up: 1 hr Minimum Qualifications General Qualifications: Applicant must be in good academic standing at the University. Applicant has successfully completed at least one full year as an Anchor Leader. Applicant CANNOT serve as Resident Assistants, Orientation Assistants, Hall Council Executive Members, any Hall Ambassador positions, Beacon executive, or participate in any other role that will conflict with the training and responsibilities for the Anchor program. Applicants are responsible for cross‑referencing position descriptions to ensure full participation in the Anchor program. If you are applying for competing roles, this must be noted in your application’s Cover Letter. Please include the role(s) you are also applying for. Preferred Qualifications General Qualifications: Applicant must be in good academic standing at the University. Applicant has successfully completed at least one full year as an Anchor Leader. Applicant CANNOT serve as Resident Assistants, Orientation Assistants, Hall Council Executive Members, any Hall Ambassador positions, Beacon executive, or participate in any other role that will conflict with the training and responsibilities for the Anchor program. Applicants are responsible for cross‑referencing position descriptions to ensure full participation in the Anchor program. If you are applying for competing roles, this be noted in your application’s Cover Letter. Please include the role(s) you are also applying for. Physical Requirements Posting Number Posting Number SE848-2023 >Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies Multiple Estimated Start Date 04/01/2026 Open Date Open Date 11/14/2025 Close Date Close Date 05/01/2026 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * What role do you believe returners play on the team and how would you personally contribute to that? (Open Ended Question) * What was a challenge you faced as an instructor of The Anchor? Explain the situation, how you responded, and if you would do anything differently. (Open Ended Question) * Scenario: a first-year student is complaining they don’t understand the point of The Anchor and wish they didn’t have to take any Core classes as they just add busy work. How would you respond? (Open Ended Question) First time Returner applicants: What is something you wish you had known as a new Anchor Leader? As a returner, how would you share this knowledge with next year's new Anchor Leaders? (Open Ended Question) Returning Returner applicants: If you are rehired, this would be your third year on the team. In what ways did you continue to grow and develop this year as a Returner, and how would you continue to do so as a Returning Returner? (Open Ended Question) Required Documents Required Documents: Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents: Contact University of Portland 5000 N. Willamette Blvd Portland, Oregon 97203-5798 503.943.8484 recruitment@up.edu #J-18808-Ljbffr