Language: German Co-Pilot; Tutor

This job posting is for Co‑Pilots who will begin tutoring in the Fall semester of 2026. Language Co‑Pilots provide tutoring to UP students for French, German, and Spanish courses. We are specifically looking for a German tutor for the  academic year. A candidate’s ability to tutor is dependent on academic performance and faculty recommendation. Co‑Pilots can tutor in‑person in the Learning Commons, remotely (if located within University Park neighborhood), or both.

Co‑Pilots are also required to do drop‑in tutoring at least one hour per week in the Learning Commons. The Learning Commons is a program of the Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC).

• Support active student learning including learning strategies, homework and assignment assistance, study skills, test and quiz reviews, and providing encouragement.
• Actively participate in all required training sessions.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming environment in the Learning Commons and online spaces.
• Value and maintain confidentiality of students following FERPA guidelines.
• Maintain accurate record of time worked and active tutoring time.
• Follow Learning Commons Code of Ethics.
• Maintain a clean and organized space in the Group Work Lab and Learning Commons.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

• Successful completion of course candidate will tutor in
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Availability to work a minimum of 2-4 hours per week.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule based on appointment requests.
• At least a second‑year class standing.

• Demonstrated excellence in academic peer assistance within or outside of the classroom or experience teaching or one‑on‑one tutoring.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript

• Cover Letter

University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon

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