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2019 FLASH cohort meeting

FLASH

Freshman Learners Acquiring Skills in Higher Education

Campus Rec’s FLASH program provides resources and experiential learning opportunities to support freshman students with their first paid position on campus. FLASH is a great opportunity for first-year students to become future leaders in the community. The program starts during fall term and provides on-campus employment and development opportunities to help first-year students to develop and strengthen their career readiness and occupational wellbeing.

 

Minimum Requirements 

  • Current Portland State University degree seeking student with freshman class standing (defined as having fewer than 30 completed college credits)
  • Minimum enrollment of 6 undergraduate credits for three out of four terms in the year
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA and maintain good academic standing during employment
  • Positive attitude
  • Successfully complete a background check
  • Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.
  • Must be available to attend mandatory trainings. See below for dates and times. 

How to Apply

Complete and submit the following application documents by Friday October 10, 2025 by 12pm

**Both steps 1 & 2 need to be completed for successful submission.

  1. Complete the Applicant Intake Google Form here
  2. FLASH Application packet to include the below bullets:
  • FLASH Application
  • Cover Letter explaining your interest in the FLASH program
  • A copy of your Fall 2025 schedule

Email your Application, Cover Letter, and your current class schedule (3 documents) to CRECjobs@pdx.edu

  • Email subject line: Last name, FLASH Application (e.g., Smith, FLASH Application).
  • Application Deadline: Friday October 10, 2025 by 12pm
  • Interview date:  Friday October 17, 2025 between 9-3pm in-person.  Specific times will be offered to fit  your class schedule.

 

FLASH Employee Training Schedule

Attendance and participation is mandatory

If you are hired through the FLASH program,  you will be required to attend training and career development sessions on Fridays from 10am-12pm during fall, winter and spring terms approximately every other week beginning in late November.  The exact schedule will be shared with the new FLASH employees.

Job Opportunities and Descriptions

Diversity & Inclusion Responsibilities

  • Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
  • Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continuous improvement.

PSU Professional Standards of Conduct

  • Adhere to all PSU’s policies including those on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
  • Promote and maintain a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff.
  • Create and maintain an atmosphere free from harassment, violence, and retaliation.