Conferences Assistant

University of Portland Portal • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Conferences Assistants are integral to the daily management, leadership, and operations of camps and conferences at the University of Portland. This position requires living on campus to support summer conference attendees staying in Residence Halls. This is a physically active role. You’ll spend most of your shift moving—walking residence halls to inspect rooms, transporting linens across campus, unlocking doors, and managing inventory. While the core tasks remain consistent throughout the summer (room prep/report, linen management, guest support), each day brings different conditions under which these tasks will be performed. Training: Early April and May (dates TBD ) Conferences begin May 11 – August 3, 2026. There are required work weeks before and after conferences end. Weekly meetings: TBD

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in classes for the 2025-26 academic year.
• Must be able to work at least 15 hours per week and throughout all assigned camps/conferences.
• Must be available for shifts between 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM, seven days a week, including Federal Holidays.
• Must be able to complete tasks repetitively under varying conditions.
• Advocate for collegiality, including demonstrating a positive attitude and team-oriented approach.
• Adaptable, able to pivot quickly based on evolving priorities.
• Organizational skills, interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Mandatory participation in summer staff training sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed