Willamette University

Employment Opportunities

For our students to be truly successful, we need individuals willing to invest their time, attention, academic expertise, and experience with our students. If you are interested in helping local youth realize their dream of reaching higher education, the following opportunity is a way for you to make a difference.

Academic Year Instructor

  • 2013-2014 Position: One or two Saturdays per month
  • Plan and implement enrichment sessions as part of the Academy’s Monthly Enrichment Program
  • Engage students in experiential, project-based curriculum
To Apply:

After reviewing this position's Information Page, please fill out and submit an application to:

Program Director
Willamette Academy
900 State St.
Salem, OR 97301

or electronically by emailing wa-curriculum@willamette.edu.

For questions, email wa-curriculum@willamette.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Academic Support Coordinator

  • 10-month, full-time position
  • provide regular academic support services to Willamette Academy students
  • serve as liaison to Academy families, teachers and school administrators
  • coordinate staff training, recruitment and management

Qualifications:
  • Minimum bachelor's degree in education, psychology, human development or other related field
  • complete listing of qualifications can be found in the position posting
To Apply:

Please see position posting on Willamette University's Office of Human Resources site for application instructions.

Deadline: October 11, 2013

Media and Design Assistant

  • Ongoing position, applications reviewed as received
  • Design and produce a series of printed materials for WA programs using InDesign or similar application
  • Work from anywhere, and at your own pace

To Apply
Please send a cover letter and a sample of your work demonstrating InDesign (or similar application) expertise to academy@willamette.edu.  Materials will be reviewed upon receipt, until the position is filled.

For questions, contact Joshua Bilbrew at jbilbrew@willamette.edu, stop by Willamette Academy, or call 503-370-6536.

    Summer Programs Internship

    • 2014 Summer 12-week position (May 5 – July 25, 2014)
    • Survey and experience a variety of student support roles within Willamette Academy:
      • Academic Mentor
      • Academic Support Program Assistant
      • Residential Assistant & Teaching Assistant
    • During the summer program (June 13 - July 18), staff may not have any other obligations

    Job Description
    Summer Positions Information Page

    To Apply
    After reviewing this position's Information Page, complete an application electronically using the links below.

    Application for WU Student

    Application for Non-WU Student

    Application review will begin on December 6, 2013. Please send all materials via email to jbilbrew@willamette.edu.

    For questions, contact Joshua Bilbrew at jbilbrew@willamette.edu, stop by Willamette Academy, or call 503-370-6536.

    Tutors

    • Work with Academy students at weekly study hall sessions
    • Help students improve their knowledge & proficiency
    • Paired with students that best match tutor’s abilities with student need
    • Work between two (2) and eight (8) hours each week, depending on student need and demand for each tutor’s academic specialization

    Job Description

    Tutor Job Description (PDF)

    To Apply

    Currently, we are not accepting applications for these positions. Throughout the year, it may become necessary to recruit and hire additional student staff. If you would like to be notified of any such job announcements, please send an email to Joshua Bilbrew (see below for contact information) with "Interest in Student Worker Position" as the subject.

    If you have any questions, please contact Joshua Bilbrew at jbilbrew@willamette.edu, stop by Willamette Academy, or call 503-370-6536.