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Graduate student job opening in the Honors Program – closes 5/24

The University Honors Program has an outstanding opportunity for a 50% FTE Graduate Staff Assistant appointment, 20 hours/week, 220 hours total for the three months of each quarter during the Autumn 2019-Spring 2020 academic year. This position is eligible for a tuition/fee waiver per the terms of the ASE union contract, along with GAIP health care benefits. It offers a valuable hands-on opportunity to assist higher education professionals the operations and administration of the Honors Program.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide basic reception and administrative support for the Honors Program.
  • General representation of the Program to the public/stakeholders via phone, email, and in person as the primary reception staff.
  • Assist with academic services projects, including: manage drop-in advising logistics; gauge students needs and urgency; explain timelines and processes, and prompt portfolio reflection and engagement.
  • Assist faculty and respond to basic course questions.
  • Manage programmatic communications including: the general email and telephone, assemble weekly announcements, and maintain an announcements blog and the program Facebook page.
  • Take initiative to research answers questions and provide answers, including reaching out to appropriate staff/resources to track down answers.
  • Assist with event planning and management.
  • Provide support to all admissions processes, including: answer questions about applications and timelines, evaluate applications for freshman admissions, assist prospective students/families in gathering information and scheduling visits.
  • Assist with tasks related to general administration, including: copying, mail pick up and distribution, space management and cleanliness, technology checkout management.
  • Provide general oversight of front desk and common areas for efficiency and cleanliness.
  • Work on additional projects to assist all Honors staff as needed.

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: September 16, 2019 – June 15, 2020.

HOURS: 20 hours per week, in the Honors Program office between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. weekdays (exact dates/time TBD).

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be formally enrolled in a program in the UW Graduate School for at least 10 credits during Autumn 2019, Winter 2020, and Spring Quarter 2020.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: May 24, 2019

Please see additional details and application instructions here: https://honors.uw.edu/jobs/2019/honors-gsa-position-open-for-2019-20/

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