The OHSU University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) is an organization that supports people with disabilities throughout Oregon. The UCEDD works in collaboration with other State agencies and other UCEDD organizations across the country to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities or special health needs. Through leadership and effective partnerships with individuals, families, communities, and public and private agencies, UCEDD strive to serve as an exemplary local, state, and national resources through excellence in interdisciplinary education, clinical practice, research, community service, and policy development.

The Pathways for Rural Oregon Students to Healthcare and Disability Careers (Pathways) program is an internship and mentorship initiative that helps strengthen Oregon’s rural healthcare workforce and improve services for people with developmental disabilities. Pathways prepare rural students for healthcare and disability-related careers through mentorship, internships, and career development opportunities. This is a grant funded project that is funded through September 30, 2027. 

 

This Student Worker position is 15-20 hours per week. The role provides general administrative project support for the Pathways program by assisting with recruitment, communications, scheduling, event logistics, data entry, record management, and participant tracking. Supports outreach efforts to rural schools and communities, maintains project databases and communication materials, and assists with coordination of student, mentor, internship, and conference activities.

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in an Undergraduate Program
  (minimum 6 credit hours).
• Experience using social media platforms and other professional networking tools.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, healthcare professionals, educators, and community partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.

 

 

 

• Completion of at least one year of undergraduate coursework.
• Coursework or academic interest in public health, healthcare, education, disability studies, social sciences, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience with social media content creation, recruitment campaigns, or outreach activities.
• Experience coordinating meetings and events.
• Interest in healthcare, public health, disability services, education, workforce development, or rural health.

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