SRPYP Co-Mentor (FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED PNWU STUDENTS)

Recruitment Period: 05/02/2024 - Until Filled

Status: Per Diem, Work as needed/no guaranteed hours or benefits

Salary Information: $20.00/hour

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.

General Summary:

Co-mentors are needed to support planning and prep of the Summer Research Preparatory Yearlong Program (SRPYP), as well as develop a mutual mentorship relationship with the Native Americans and Latino students.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as positive role model for students

• Complete and hand in all required paperwork

• Provide individualized instruction

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Pre event prep, help with setting up, clean up

• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need

Education:

• Required: Vocational School or Technical Training

Experience:

• Required: 1-3 years

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances; and ability to problem solve by analyzing issues, creating action plans

To ensure full consideration submit:

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position

• Detailed curriculum vitae

• Contact information for three professional references

The job announcement above is not the full job description, but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.