University president Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C.. and interim VP for financial affairs Eric Barger have notified the UP community that, in the face of unprecedented financial shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University would be pausing employer contributions to retirement plans. Consistent with these prior messages, the Office of Human Resources will have a […]
Human Resources
New P-Card Coordinator
Ameneh Ameripour has joined the Office of the Controller as the new purchasing card coordinator replacing Theresa Knott. Ameneh has previous higher education experience and is excited to meet and work with everyone. Please direct your P-card questions to Ameneh at ameripou@up.edu or pcard@up.edu. Theresa didn’t go far! She remains at UP and has recently […]
TIAA Counseling Sessions: Schedule Now
Rebecca Rohleder, our TIAA financial consultant, is currently scheduling online appointments through the link below, according to Laura Barnard, human resources. Go to TIAA – Schedule Now or call TIAA at 877.842.2028, press 5 to schedule an appointment today. Visit TIAA website and follow the simple instructions to sign up for access to your retirement accounts online. If you […]
Mid-Year Open Enrollment Period Offering, July 15-21
Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, a mid-year open enrollment period will be offered to benefited employees starting on Wednesday, July 15, and will run through Tuesday, July 21, 2020. During this mid-year open enrollment, benefited employees can elect prospective changes to existing flexible spending accounts, enroll in a flexible spending account and/or […]
Elle Fournier: Farewell and Good Luck!
Elle Fournier, student employment coordinator, is leaving the University of Portland. Elle has worked with UP over the last five years divided almost equally between the Information Services Help Desk and Human Resources Student Employment Office. Her last day was June 5, 2020. Best wishes to Elle.
Flexible Spending Changes Due To CARES Act
There are a number of changes to employees’ 2020 Medical Flexible Spending account due to passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27, according to Laura Barnard, human resources. The rules for reimbursement of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and medicines have been changed. The CARES Act now allows employees to […]
Please Check for Coronavirus Resources, FAQs
All faculty and staff are asked to please remember that the University is uploading Coronavirus resources and FAQs at www.up.edu/coronavirus and in the Human Resources section of PilotsUP.
Human Resources Coronavirus Updates, Directives for March 13
The following information was shared with the campus community by Sandy Chung, Human Resources, on Friday morning, March 13: Dear staff colleagues, With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, this is a time of uncertainty and stress for all of us. On behalf of UP’s leadership, I want you to know that we care about you, your […]
COVID-19 and Your Retirement Account: Webinar on March 19
All employees are welcome to to join a webinar on “The Impact of COVID-19 on Your Retirement Plan” on Thursday, March 19, at 9 a.m., according to Human Resources. Register using this link. Those who register can access a recorded version of the webinar within a few days of the presentation. The spreading COVID-19 pandemic […]
Coronavirus Update for UP Employees from HR
All University employees are advised to please review the Coronavirus guidance document at this link. Some of the guidance in this document may be updated or revised at a later time, as appropriate. As the Coronavirus spreads in the Portland/Oregon area, you may have the following question, which is addressed in the FAQ’s question no. […]