Job: Undergraduate Admissions Review readers (MSW Day Students only)

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking graduate students for graduate student service appointments during winter quarter 2017.  These positions offer a valuable, hands-on opportunity to participate with Admissions professionals in the review of undergraduate applications for autumn quarter 2017.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Readers will assess freshman applications, using a combination of personal and academic factors.  Applications are assessed by two Readers separately, and final admission decisions are made by Admissions administrators, based on Reader assessments.

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT:

December 16, 2016 to February 28, 2017 (five pay periods).  Must be present for daytime training in the Office of Admissions December 16, 17 (Saturday), 19, 20, 21; no exceptions permitted.  On December 16, training will run for approximately 5 hours.  Readers will be required to complete at least 10 hours of online file review during the quarter break (from December 22 – January 2); work that can be completed at any chosen location.  All training and review hours during December will count toward the required total of 183 hours (see below).

HOURS:

183 hours over 5 pay periods; approximately 19 hours per week.  Undergraduate admission applications will be reviewed online.  Most Readers will choose to work offsite and are welcome to work anywhere with a reliable internet connection.  Students must be present for one required meeting each week during Winter Quarter.

CREDIT LOAD:

Must be formally enrolled in the UW Graduate School in a tuition-based (state-funded) program for at least 10 credits during Winter Quarter 2017.  Fee-based (self-sustaining) programs not eligible for tuition waiver.

SALARY:

Major components of tuition plus standard salary; salary is commensurate with student standing.

UNION POSITION:

This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit:
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html

• Formally enrolled in the UW Graduate School for at least 10 credits during Winter Quarter 2017.
• Ability to do the following:  read and evaluate applications, considering both academic and personal factors; learn quickly and apply complicated assessment guidelines; apply assessment principles without personal bias; read rapidly and accurately; work independently for hours at a time.

  Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

• Sensitivity to diversity/multicultural issues and educational disadvantage
• Familiarity with U.S. high school systems

• Formally enrolled in the UW Graduate School for at least 10 credits during Winter Quarter 2017.

  Appointment to this position is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory results from a criminal background check.

  Application Process:
  Apply through UWHires: www.uw.edu/jobs; Req #137470.

  Please submit a resume.  In place of a traditional cover letter, please submit a letter that addresses the following two questions in a total of 500 words or less:

  Question 1:  Your assignment is to select a strong and diverse class of freshmen for the University of Washington.  What is the meaning of “strong and diverse?”  What academic and personal factors would you choose to consider in reviewing applications for the desired freshman class, and why?

  Question 2:  How will you objectively evaluate an applicant whose views conflict with yours?  Is it ever appropriate to use judgment based on personal opinion in reviewing for admission to a public university?  Please give an example to illustrate your decision.

  Your application will not be considered complete, nor will it be reviewed, without the required answers addressing the questions above.

  The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Criminal Conviction History, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

  Application inquiries may be made with:

  CONTACT IN UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS:  Robin Hennes, Assistant Director: rchennes@uw.edu, 206.616.3862

  Date Available: December 16, 2016
  Application Deadline: October 24, 2016
  Notifications : We will notify those accepted for the positions by November 7, 2016.  Students will have one week from the date of the notification to accept or decline the position.