FWS- Public Health Program Assistant

Pacific University; Forest Grove, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pacific University Public Health Program is seeking a part-time FWS Public Health Program Assistant on the Forest Grove campus. The role supports faculty, staff and students with administrative, teaching, research, and outreach tasks while ensuring FERPA compliance.

Applicants must be a second or third-year public health student eligible for federal work study. Typical hours are 3–5 per week (not to exceed 20) with a wage of $16.80 per hour, September 2026 through May 2027.

Qualifications

• Be a second or third-year Pacific University public health student eligible for federal work study.
• Ask questions and seek assistance.
• Maintain sensitive information in FERPA-compliant manner and in line with university policies.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Protects student confidentiality by FERPA compliance.
• Supports various course instructors and students.
• Assists with department event setup and cleanup.
• Assists with grading (e.g., quizzes).
• Assists with faculty research projects.
• Copying tasks.
• Proctoring exams.
• Other duties as assigned.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Public health student (Pacific University)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

Position Type

Part Time

Category

Student

FWS Public Health Program Assistant

This position is only open to current Pacific University students in their second or third year studying public health.

Title of Position: FWS Public Health Program Assistant

Department Name, location of department: Public Health Program

Purpose of Position: Faculty Support

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The student Public Health Program Assistant provides essential administrative, teaching, research, and community outreach support for the Public Health faculty and staff team on the Forest Grove campus. This position supports our public health program administrative, teaching, and research responsibilities.

The student Public Health Program Assistant is responsible for complying with appliable policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., FERPA). The role requires multitasking, organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

Length of employment: September 2026 – May 2027

Wage: $16.80/hr

Hours:Expected 3-5 hours per week. Not to exceed 20 hours per week.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Protects student confidentiality by complying with FERPA.

2. Supports various course instructors and students.

3. Assists with department event set up and clean up.

4. Assists with grading (e.g., quizzes).

5. Assists with faculty research projects.

6. Copying.

7. Proctoring exams

8. Other duties as assigned.

9. This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Second or third-year Pacific University public health student who qualifies for federal work study.
• Asks questions and seeks assistance
• Able to maintain sensitive and confidentiality information, ensuring it is handled securely and in compliance with FERPA regulations and Pacific University’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Possesses good oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Serves as an information source to students, staff, faculty, and community members.