NNACoE Tilikum Peer Tutor

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The 2026 cohort will include up to 30 students, reflecting continued program growth and demand. 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.

Requirements

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours)
• Instructor or department approval required
• Knowledge and experience working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native organizations and communities
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Experience participating in pathway programs such as Tilikum, FORWARD, Wy’east, THS, or similar initiatives
• Experience working with undergraduate students in mentoring or leadership roles
• Prior tutoring, teaching, or instructional support experience
• Experience participating in, or supporting, educational or mentoring programs.
• Experience using survey development and data management programs

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.
• 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

Benefits

• Housing is provided for student workers assigned to overnight roles during the in-person portion of the program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED