Student Tech Liaison (FOR PNWU ENROLLED STUDENTS ONLY)

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Description

Recruitment Period: 08/11/2026 - Until Filled

Status: Per Diem

Salary Information:

Hiring Rate: $19.00/hour

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

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 Science in Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually. 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 Tech Liaison ensures the classroom and event audiovisual equipment is working properly and the overall learning experience is smooth for faculty and students. It is expected this position will work on average five hours a week, coordinating schedules with other students to ensure coverage of classroom needs across campus. It is available to currently enrolled first and second year PNWU students.

Essential Job Functions:

• Setup and assist faculty with equipment in instructional spaces
• Setup and operate equipment for meetings, presentations, and events
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Required: general knowledge of basic Windows operating system
• Preferred: previous experience with setup and configuration of audiovisual equipment including projectors, microphones, PC and Mac input/outputs, and document cameras

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances; ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans; ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-direct work flow; ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases.

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.