Student Assistant Tour Guide (FOR PNWU ENROLLED STUDENTS ONLY)

Description

Recruitment Period: 05/08/2025 - Until Filled

Status:  Per Diem, 0.01 FTE

 Hiring Rate: $16.66/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, Doctor of Dental Medicine, 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:

The student assistant tour guide will assist with conducting campus tours for all academic programs and services at PNWU. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Communicate basic facts of all academic programs (MAMS, DPT, MSOT, DMD, and DO) and university services in a positive and professional manner. Answer questions or direct to participants to admission/recruitment team for follow up. 

• Lead campus tours for the Office of Enrollment Services, Admissions & Recruitment, for prospective and incoming students, as needed basis.  One-three tours per week during peak seasons. Highlight facilities, services, and student life of PNWU to tour participants.

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

Requirements

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

• Required: Less than 1 year

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Ability to clearly articulate and address questions during campus tours; ability to take initiative and lead individual and group campus tours; and ability to communicate in a positive and professional manner

To ensure full consideration submit:

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

• Detailed resume

• 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.