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bell hooks and Miriam Bartha
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Student Program Assistant
Start Date: Autumn Quarter 2008
The Simpson Center for the Humanities seeks a student Program Assistant to
- provide support to the Program Manager, especially concerning Center events and publicity
- assist in the general duties and maintenance of the Simpson Center office.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Publicity
Assist Program Manager with various publicity support:
- Create template-based flyers and programs for Center events
- Format and edit flyers (print and electronic) for grammar, style, and layout
- Oversee production and distribution of flyers by delivering stationery to Copy Center, managing mailing lists, making labels, and distributing flyers through campus and off-campus mail
- Work cooperatively with other student assistant(s) and Program Manager to ensure that publicity deadlines are met
- Compile event information for the Center's online calendar
- Maintain Simpson Center stationery supplies
- Maintain binder and archive of all Simpson Center publicity
- Keep publicity bulletin boards up to date in Simpson Center and Communications 226
Office Work & Maintenance
Assist Simpson Center staff by helping with various office tasks including:
- Make copies, help with filing, and handle mailings and mail pickup
- Provide front desk reception coverage (answering phones, greeting visitors)
- Maintain video library and photography log and files
- Organize and track office supplies
- Assist in maintaining Simpson Center space (water plants, put dishes away, keep public spaces neat, etc.)
- Ensure that Simpson Center and classroom spaces are tidy in preparation for Simpson Center events
- Assist with receptions (food shopping, preparation, and/or cleanup)
- Provide event support, including occasional evening hours
- Run occasional errands (e.g., to Schmitz Hall, Suzzallo Library, and Ave Copy)
Required Qualifications
- Must be a student enrolled for at least 6 credits at the UW Seattle Campus
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and initiative
- Ability to work cooperatively with other students and with Simpson Center staff
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with standard office equipment such as printers, copiers, fax machines, and scanners
- Basic knowledge of software including Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and Adobe Acrobat
- Editing and proofreading ability, with excellent attention to detail
- Interest in the humanities and the mission of the Simpson Center
The Program Assistant is a part-time position with 10-18 hours per week. Hours are negotiated on a quarterly basis depending on the Program Assistant's schedule and the Simpson Center's needs. The compensation range is $9-$12/hour depending on experience.
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Renée DeLong at red2@u.washington.edu.
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