Department Summary
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the hub of learning, research, and academic excellence at the University of Oregon.
With nearly 50 departments and programs representing the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, the high quality of our programs is the main reason why the University of Oregon is one of only 66 top universities in the prestigious Association of American Universities.
Our faculty and advisors work directly with students to help them think analytically, question critically, and communicate clearly about how to find solutions to real-world issues in the world we live in.
Our staff and managers play critical and dynamic roles in supporting and advancing the academic mission of the University and of CAS.
CAS is organized into multiple Academic Support Units (ASUs), each housing staff and managers who provide administrative, strategic, and operations support to multiple academic departments in CAS.
ASU#3 currently includes the departments and programs of Arabic Studies, Classics, Comparative Literature, Composition, English, Folklore, Humanities, Medieval Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Culture, and Identity, and Religious Studies.
Position Summary
The Undergraduate Programs Assistant works directly with undergraduate students in the academic departments and programs within an Academic Support Unit.
This position works closely with and assists the Assistant / Associate Department Heads, Directors of Undergraduate Studies, and / or other faculty positions whose service is for the advancement of undergraduate majors or minors from declaration through graduation.
The Undergraduate Programs Assistant works closely with the Associate Head to schedule classes and classrooms throughout the year.
The Undergraduate Programs Assistant participates in special projects as needed.
The position reports to the Academic Programs Manager.
Minimum Requirements
- Two years of general clerical experience. One year of which included typing, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
- An Associate's degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology; OR
- Graduation from a private school of business with a Certificate in Office Occupations or Office Technology and one year of general clerical experience.
College courses in Office Occupations or Office Technology will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.