Position Number: [Hourly Temp Position Number]
Index Code:
Activity Code:
PI/DRA: only if grant funded
Temporary Classified Staff
Letter of Offer
[Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State, Zip]
Dear [Name]:
I am pleased to offer you a temporary staff appointment with Portland State University in [Department].
Start Date:
End Date:
Hourly Rate:
Hours per Week:
Classification Title:
Classification Number:
Supervisor Name/Extension:
Reason for assignment:
 A: Emergency, short-term, non-recurring work
 B: Cover for leave of absence of regular employee
Your position description is on the following page.
This is an hourly overtime-eligible position. Payment is made monthly, on the last working day of the
month, based on submission of hourly web timesheets. You are required to submit your web timesheet
for approval by the 16th of the month.
Your employment is subject to the terms of all applicable rules and policies, which are incorporated herein
by reference. Your employment may be concluded at any time by either party before the end date set
forth above. [This agreement is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.]
I genuinely look forward to working with you. If the terms of this appointment are satisfactory, please
sign and return this letter. Please contact me if you have any questions
Sincerely,
[Name]
[Rank/Title]
[Department]
[Dean/Director’s Approval]
I accept this appointment as described above, and I agree to inform my department of any other work for
I am considering or have accepted at Portland State University.
Signature
Copy to Department and Employee
Original to HR
Date
Employee ID Number
Temporary Classified Position Description
All percentages must add up to 100%
Duty Name
Duty Description
Percentage
Key Cultural Competencies
 Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
 Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs,
behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
 Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and
inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
 Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the
Professional Standards of Conduct.