U501 student hourly position, Winter Qtr 2019- Apply by 11/19

Position Announcement: U501 WordPress page creator

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As the U501 Wordpress page creator, you will organize existing project documents in google drive and transfer them into WordPress to make a how-to toolkit. You will also upload existing U501 videos into Microsoft Stream.

U501 “flips” orientation so graduate students view online modules in Canvas containing text and videos with students, faculty and staff introducing key information before they arrive on campus. For its development of U501, the UW Graduate School won ETS/CGS’ 2017 Award for Innovation in Promoting Success in Graduate Education, which includes a $20,000 grant. As U501 has been so successful that peer institutions have reached out for tips on how to develop their own online orientations, we will use a portion of this grant to create this toolkit for other institutions making their own orientations. We are calling this next phase “U501: Beyond UW.”  This hourly student U501 WordPress creator position works collaboratively with the U501 project team and works independently. Please note that this is not a Graduate Staff Assistantship, and therefore is not eligible for a tuition waiver or health benefits.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

The position of U501 WordPress page creator is an hourly position in the $20-$25 per hour range (depending on experience) and begins January 8, 2019 and ends March 8, 2019. The hours are variable; 8 hours per week prior to the launch on February 26, 2019 and based on need post-launch. The responsibilities include:

• In google drive, organizing documents created during the U501 build and selecting documents to include in the toolkit.
• As needed, adding writing to and editing these documents and transferring them into WordPress to create a logical process for other universities to follow when making their own online orientations.
• Collaborating with U501 team members from the Graduate School and Provost’s Office to carry out responsibilities and activities related to organizing and transferring content into WordPress to ensure the toolkit ties in with overall project goals.
• With U501 team, ensuring successful toolkit launch on February 26, 2019.
• Troubleshooting and adjusting post-launch issues related to WordPress.
• Uploading existing U501 videos into Microsoft Stream.

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Requirements:

• Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate or professional student at the University of Washington.
• Must be proficient using WordPress.
• Must be proficient and experienced with standard HTML.
• Must be proficient with Photoshop.
• Satisfactory academic progress.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong editing, and an ability to work collaboratively with UW staff and faculty.
• Must be highly organized, able to work independently and able to maintain and safeguard confidential communication and documentation.
• Work hours for this hourly student position are flexible but, as needed, must be available to attend meetings on Seattle campus during business hours.

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Preferences:

• Experience with website design and interactive design.
• Basic video production experience.

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To Apply:

Please submit the following materials to Katy DeRosier, Director of Program Development, The Graduate School and Office of the Provost. All materials should be emailed to: katyd2@uw.edu.  Review of applications begins November 19 and continues until filled.

1.  Cover Letter (1-2 pages)

It should include and address:

• Your qualifications for and interest in this position.
• Your present status in your program of study.
• Your time availability to fulfill the responsibilities of this hourly student position.
• Names of two references with their position titles and contact information.

2.  Current CV or Resume

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