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HR Diversity Recruiter Intern Position (part-time) for 2019-2020 AY, Posted 07/02/19

Interested in gaining paid internship experience doing diversity and equity work through UW Human Resources?

Apply for the HR Diversity Recruiter Intern (Part-Time) position for 2019-2020 academic year!
Contact:

Ebonee Anderson, Diversity Recruiter
UW – Total Talent Management – Recruitment
eboneea@uw.edu

(206) 543-0285
www.uw.edu/jobs

Total Talent Management, a unit of UW Human Resources, is seeking a motivated HR Intern to work collaboratively with the Diversity Recruiter for the 2019-2020 Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters.

Is Social Justice and Equity your “jam”? Perhaps, you have a passion for Diversity and want to help create a more Inclusive environment on campus? If you are interested in learning more about Recruiting and Hiring Practices designed to build more robust and diverse candidate pools, this internship is for you!

This is an outstanding opportunity to:

  • Partner with the HR to support and contribute to Diversity and Equity efforts at the UW
  • Assist in researching and developing competences in DEI Best Practices
  • Help organize and attend outreach and networking events designed to attract diverse candidate pools and create a more inclusive environment at UW
  • Gain experience working on a wide variety of HR projects and Recruitment processes
  • Develop knowledge and application of HR laws and regulations
  • Learn how to effectively network and engaged stakeholders

 

Department Overview:
The Human Resources department’s mission is to support UW faculty and staff in successfully meeting the goals of the University by providing high quality and responsive human resources support to foster an exceptional work environment that encourages, nurtures and recognizes the professional development of University employees. The department’s vision is to create a premier HR organization whose staff members are dedicated to the goal of working together to provide the highest possible quality of services in carrying out its mission.

 

Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Assistant Director, the HR Intern will assist and provide support to the TTM Recruitment Team. Specifically, the HR Recruiting intern will be responsible for assisting the Diversity Recruiter with researching, documenting, and tracking best practices, strategies, projects, and outreach designed to diversify applicant pools and ultimately help create a more diverse and inclusive workforce for the University Of Washington staff. The successful candidate is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, has demonstrated a commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, and is interested in learning more about the functions of Human Resources and Talent Management (Recruitment).

 

Responsibilities:

The HR intern will work closely with the Diversity Recruiter on a variety of D&I projects, recruitment efforts, and processes:

 

  • Provide assistance in the implementation of innovative outreach programs using diversity and inclusion best practices in support of UW’s strategic initiatives.
  • Assist the Diversity Recruiter in researching and documenting most recommended methods for full cycle recruitment programs, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
  • Coordination of pre-proposal discussions and strategy meetings including scheduling, room reservations, and note-taking
  • Effectively write and communicate in a concise manner to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Help document and track progress, priorities, and deadlines of various projects, outreach strategies, and training in collaboration with the Recruitment Team. Utilizes new technologies as appropriate.
  • Participates in recruitment events and represents UW within the community.
  • Outreach to diverse communities and stakeholder engagement (e.g. administering surveys interviews, and focus groups).
  • Comply with HR policies, laws, and procedures

 

Requirements:

  • Pursuing your undergraduate or graduate degree at the University of Washington in Human Resources, Business, Public Policy and Governance, Social Work or related field
  • Possess knowledge of different campus resources
  • Some general office or administrative experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with many levels of personnel, including faculty and other administrators, and professional and classified staff.
  • Ability to use computers and software including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Solid organizational skills and ability to work with confidential information

 

Desired:

  • One year of general office and/or administrative experience
  • Basic knowledge of human resources recruiting/onboarding functions
  • Some knowledge of HR laws and Policies
  • Some knowledge of EEOC laws and regulations

 

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