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The UW Career & Internship Center is sponsoring two career fairs for Winter 2025—one with an in-person format, and one with a virtual format. See below for date, time, and registration logistics.

Job and internship fairs help Huskies connect with recruiters actively seeking interns, part-time help, and new college grads for a wide range of roles. Career fairs are typically a new experience for college students, so we’ve put together some resources to help you understand, prepare, and thrive!

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MSW students, please see this paid opportunity to develop your grant and writing assessment skills.

The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) and the Washington State Bar Foundation (WSBF) seek two community members who have worked and/or lived in communities impacted by systemic racism and oppression to serve on a selection panel for the 2025 Powerful Communities Grant. Community members who serve on the panel and have lived experience of systemic racism and oppression will each receive a $500 stipend. 

Selection Panel Member Role: The overall time commitment is estimated to be 10 hours. The expectation is that selection panelists will take four to six hours to review and rate applications. The remaining time will be used to meet with the selection panel to decide on the final grantees. We will likely meet once for two to three hours.

We welcome all community members to apply! No need for previous experience on a selection committee. 

All applications to be a grant readers are due by December 31st, 2024. If you have any questions about the process, please email joyced@wsba.org

MSW students, please consider this training/professional development opportunity.

Northwest Children’s Foundation: Child Well-Being Forum

For the last 17 years, NW Children’s Foundation has hosted an annual educational Forum that brings together the child well-being community from across Western WA and beyond to share wisdom, expertise, and knowledge to better serve the children and families that we work with. Our panelists are expert researchers, practitioners, and community health experts and our attendees work in every area of child wellbeing from therapists and mental health practitioners to advocates and policy makers. 

This year’s virtual event will be hosted on January 23rd from 10am – 3pm (with the recording available for 6 months after) and is titled Child Well-Being and the New Science of Resilience, Practices to Heal Trauma and Nurture Hope. Participants can register here: https://evia.swoogo.com/NWCF_Forum25

There are three pricing levels, including unlimited free scholarships to make this event accessible and affordable to all.

COM 200 Introduction to Communication.

COM 200 Introduction to Communication (5) A&H/SSc. Introduces theories and research in communication. Explores the myriad ways scholars’ approach fundamental issues of contemporary human communication. Focuses on theories and research of communication (e.g. relational, group, political, cultural, and international). Acts as a gateway to knowledge about the communication discipline.  

Qualifications/Hiring Criteria: Candidates with a background in communication, or communication-related degrees (e.g., media studies, advertising, PR, film, cultural studies, journalism, information science,) or relevant industry experience are preferred.

Classification and job description: Academic Student Employee (ASE) UAW Teaching Assistant position open Winter 2025 for COM 200, supporting Prof. Anis Rahman

COM 200 TAs are provided with all necessary class materials. Their primary responsibilities include facilitating class activities for the quiz section, grading written work, holding office hours to meet with students, and attending six teaching team meetings throughout the quarter.

Graduate student classification from any of the below are eligible to apply:

Teaching AssistantPremaster
Predoctoral Teaching Associate IPostmaster or equivalent
Predoctoral Teaching Associate IICandidate

Job requirements: This position requires eight hours of in-person meetings each week. In addition to running three sections on Fridays from 9:30 AM to 12:20 PM, TAs are expected to attend two class lectures on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:20 PM and hold one in-person office hour. On-campus grading responsibilities will continue until March 21.

Application procedure: Please submit a CV and brief cover letter to Whitney, Bennett, wbennett@uw.edu, Graduate Program Manager, Communication Dept. via email as soon as possible and no later than November 13, 12:00pm Pacific.

Due Dates for application, acceptance, and notification: Applications close November 13, 2025, 12:00pm Pacific. Interview notifications will be made by November 15, 12:00pm Pacific and job offers will be made by November 25, 12:00pm Pacific. Acceptance of the COM 200 ASE TA offer must be made by November 22nd, 12:00pm; classes begin January 6, 2025.

Employment non-discrimination statement: UW UAW Article 20 – Non-discrimination and Harassment Section 1. Neither the Employer nor the Union shall discriminate against any employee by reason of the following status: age, sex (except where age or sex is a bona fide occupational qualification), race or ethnic origin, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, disabled or Vietnam era veteran status, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, pregnancy status, HIV status, immigration status, citizenship, or membership or non-membership in a union. The University prohibits retaliation against any ASE who reports concerns regarding discrimination or harassment, who cooperates with or participates in any investigation of allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any individual who is perceived to have engaged in any of these actions. Executive Order No 31 (EO 31) is the University’s policy that applies to discrimination and harassment. The University’s definitions for discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment under EO 31 can be found here: https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/PO/EO31.html.

Doctors For America UWSOM Chapter is hosting the second episode of our three-part zoom series on advocacy as a healthcare professional student a week from now, on Tuesday 11/12 from 5-6pm PST. This episode is on federal-level advocacy. Please see more details below, or through their webpage: https://doctorsforamerica.org/event/electoral-advocacy-panel-discussion-federal-level-advocacy/.

For inquiries as such as access needs, please contact somserve@uw.edu.

The Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) which is a Department of Defense funded center based at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland, is offering a free 3-day virtual program in January and an in-person program in July each year. This is an opportunity for social work students interested in serving military-connected populations. 

Please see the website, Pathways to Military Behavioral Health Careers: The Winter Institute | Center for Deployment Psychology with further information, such as application materials and course of study. Applications are considered on a rolling basis and will close once the program is full.

To learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to April (she/her), april.thimpson.ctr@usuhs.edu

Find the flyer attached below.

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The University District Street Medicine currently has leadership openings for several outreach manger roles and a program administrative role (remote). If you are a current volunteer and are interested in leadership, we strongly encourage you to apply! Current openings are:

  • Tent City 3 outreach manager (2 openings)
  • Mobile Health Van outreach manager (1 opening)
  • Preceptor coordinator (1 opening)

If you are interested in any of the leadership positions (you can select more than one!), please apply by November 15th: https://forms.office.com/r/NwK08p2mKk

Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact the co-director team-

For descriptions of available roles, please see below.

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The Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing at the University of Washington School of Nursing is looking for a Spanish-English bilingual research coordinator (applications due November 22nd). This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in maternal and child health research. Attached is a job description. 

Applications are accepted ONLY through UWHires:

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=240465&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1

CSSC is hiring a Conduct Support Assistant! This position is a wonderful opportunity for a graduate student passionate about public policy, higher education, organizational development, law, investigations, conflict resolution, social work, and/or counseling. This position is a good fit for a graduate student as they will work to manage low-level undergraduate student cases and will not be managing graduate student cases.

The job posting can be found at – https://uw.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/9400887/details


Mission of the Division of Student Life and CSSC
CSSC strives to ENGAGE students in an equitable process centered on the values of honesty, integrity,
and respect. Students who meet with a CSSC team member are encouraged to REFLECT on their actions
to understand their impact on the community and to DEVELOP an understanding of their decisions to
work toward success.


The Division of Student Life creates an inclusive, engaging, and supportive university experience that
fosters each student’s academic, personal, and professional success. We are grounded in the values of
the University and our commitment to inclusiveness, community, social justice, compassion, global
citizenship, service, and lifelong learning. CSSC practices a holistic and developmental approach to student accountability and education, partners with campus stakeholders to provide leadership and support to the university community, and promotes a safe and inclusive environment conducive to student success.


Core Services of CSSC:
● Investigate and adjudicate violations of the Student Conduct Code.
● Promote student accountability through cultivating responsible, ethical behavior of the
individual student.
● Provide leadership and consultation to other units, schools, colleges, and departments in
working with students of concern, academic integrity initiatives, and offer resources and
support.


Job Responsibilities of Conduct Support Assistant

  • Investigate alleged violations of the Student Conduct Code, WAC 478-121, including academic
    and behavioral misconduct.
  • Inform students of their rights and responsibilities as outlined in the Student Conduct Code. •
    Conduct Investigative Interviews with students who allegedly violate the Student Conduct Code
    under the procedures outlined in WAC 478-121 and Student Governance & Policies, Chapter 209.
  • Use an educational and developmental approach to working with students while emphasizing
    accountability and promoting personal responsibility. Assign educational activities as appropriate.
  • Keep accurate documentation for cases adjudicated. Use online case management system to
    track student conduct cases.
  • Assist in departmental assessment activities
  • Follow the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) by maintaining a
    high degree of confidentiality in working with students.
  • Meet regularly with the CSSC team to review case progress and concerns.
  • Attend professional development opportunities as available.
  • Support general functions of the CSSC office.
  • Perform other duties and support projects as assigned by CSSC staff.
    Qualifications
    ● 2 years of experience in student leadership roles in a university setting.
    ● 3-4 years of undergraduate student experience in a higher education environment ●
    1-2 years of experience in service-related work.
    ● Enrolled for the 2023-2024 academic year.
    ● Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
    ● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This includes mediating, counseling,
    facilitating, innovating, guiding, advocating, encouraging, and mentoring.
    ● Strong organizational ability and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
    Desired Qualifications
    ● Prior experience, knowledge, and relevant training in education, mental health, human
    development, social work, law, public policy administration, student affairs, restorative justice,
    mediation, conflict resolution, and/or counseling services.
    ● Prior experience working as a Resident Assistant (RA), Community Advisor, orientation
    leader, etc.
    Compensation
  • $28/Hourly position. Flexible scheduling during the academic year. Expected between 8 AM and 5
    PM during the work week, approximately 15-19.5 hours during the academic year. Flexibility
    regarding break times.
    Applications Procedure
  • Please electronically submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in working with
    students in the disciplinary process and as part of the CSSC team to cssc@uw.edu Please provide
    a list of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Position
    open until filled.
  • Questions regarding this position can be directed to Jessi Benveniste, Assistant Director of
    Community Standards & Student Conduct at 206-685-6194 or jbenveni@uw.ed

The Department of Pharmacy is hiring a Teaching Assistant for Winter Quarter 2025 to support PHARM 581/G H 543 Global Health Pharmacy: Medicines, Practice, and Policy. Please review the position description and apply if you are interested. Position is open until filled, whereas the priority review date is November 10th, 2014

Teaching Assistant

PHARM 581/G H 543 Global Health Pharmacy: Medicines, Practice, and Policy 

Position: Graduate Student Teaching Assistant (TA)

Department: Pharmacy and Global Health (course is cross listed) 

FTE: 50% FTE or 20 hours per week (220 hours per quarter)

Academic Quarter(s): Winter 2025

Appointment Dates: 12/16/24 to 3/15/25

Application Deadline: Until filled, priority review date is November 10, 2024

General Duties/Description:

PHARM 581/G H 543 is a 2-credit course which introduces the role of pharmaceuticals in addressing major diseases (such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases, pandemics) affecting persons in resource-limited settings. The course addresses a wide range of relevant issues, including burden of disease, human resource capacity, regulation, drug safety/pharmacovigilance, drug distribution, pharmacoeconomics, financing, and policies.  

The instructors for this course are Profs. Andy Stergachis and Jeff Lane. The course will be held in-person on Mondays from 1:30 PM – 3:20 PM in GNOM S060.  

TA Responsibilities include:

  1. Assisting with preparing course materials with the course instructor and assisting with course organization, 
  2. Posting material to the Canvas course site, 
  3. Attending weekly course sessions and responding to Chat questions, 
  4. Grading assignments and assist with communicating with students regarding their progress in the course, 
  5. Other tasks as necessary. 

Requirements: Current Masters or PhD student. 

Salary: Salary is commensurate with academic standing, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for a full tuition waiver and all benefits of UAW Academic Student Employees. This position is paid at the Department of Pharmacy Regular (Non-Variable) rate (see salary charts here).

How to Apply: Send curriculum vitae or résumé to Professor Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm (stergach@uw.edu) with a brief statement of why you are interested and what you would bring to the position. 

Application inquiries may be made with: Professor Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm (stergach@uw.edu

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

The University of Washington prohibits sex discrimination and sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns, make complaints, or direct inquiries to theTitle IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at:uw.edu/titleix/title-ix-notice/.  

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at:206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@uw.edu

MSW students, please take this opportunity into consideration for your postgraduate. MSW Students who anticipate graduating with an MSW on, or before June 2025 may apply.

The formal deadline for the fellowship is January 5, 2025. Additionally, there will be an Information session on December 3rd. Stay tuned for more information.

Please see the flyer and checklist below for detailed information. For inquiries, please commune with their program contact: anne.santello@yale.edu

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The School of Social Work is seeking one (1) Teaching Assistant up to 20 hours per week during Winter Quarter 2025. The TA will support one offering of the undergraduate course, SOC WF 200 Social Welfare Policy with an anticipated course enrollment of approximately 50 UW students, including many who intend to apply to the BASW program in the future.

Class meets: In-Person Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-11:20am during Winter 2025

Course Description: Introduction to the Field of Social Work, including the theoretical concepts and institutional framework that guide practice. Overview of social work profession and social welfare system within which it operates. Lectures supplemented by exercises, films, guest lectures, and class discussions. The course includes a combination of lecture, discussion, multimedia presentations, and class activities. A primary focus is energetic engagement with course materials and assigned readings. The course is designed to provide opportunities for mutual engagement, critical reflection, and development of ideas.

TA requirements: current advanced year SSW MSW student and knowledge of course content.  Must be enrolled for at least 10 credits at the UW during the quarter of TAship.  Salary for this premaster 50% FTE position is $2,984/month for one quarter, which includes a waiver of state tuition operating and building fee portions during the quarter worked. For more information about ASE positions at the UW, please visit https://grad.uw.edu/graduate-student-funding/assistantships.

Application Procedure: Please submit CV/resume and cover letter that shares what makes you a good candidate for this position to madeline@uw.edu by October 31, 2024.  All questions should also be sent to Madeline at madeline@uw.edu. See more details below, such as TA attributes, an access and non-discrimination statement.

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Please see below for job fairs hosted by Seattle’s extending community.

In-Person WorkSource Pierce Job Fair

Wednesday, Oct 30 |  11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: WorkSource Pierce – 2121 S State St, Ste 300, Tacoma, WA 98405

Employer Extra

Federal Detention Center SeaTac is currently recruiting for several positions! They are hiring for:

To find out more about the positions and to apply, please click on the job title to submit application online. WorkSource Pierce will also host an in-person hiring event for FDC SeaTac on Wednesday, November 6. More to come on this event shortly.

 UW’s violence prevention & response program, SafeCampus, is hiring for a graduate student employee who will assist us in our prevention efforts this year. SafeCampus provides consultation with employees and students who have safety or wellbeing concerns. We work to get folks connected to the best resources to meet their needs.

This is a unique opportunity for those interested in violence prevention work in higher education. To learn more, click here. Deadline is Nov. 15th

Job Title: SafeCampus Support Specialist for Prevention
Hours per week: 15-19.5hrs/week (majority of hours must be w/in normal business hours: M-F 8am-5pm)
Pay Rate: $22/hr
Duration: Summer 2024 through Spring 2025
Location: Gerberding Hall (UW Seattle)

Please join us for the first of a three-part zoom speaker series on advocacy for healthcare professional students hosted by Doctors for America UW chapter. The first episode will highlight electoral advocacy, the second will highlight federal-level advocacy, and the third will be regional/local-level advocacy work. The expert panelists will share their advocacy work with the goal of providing healthcare students examples and insight on how to engage with civic health as a student and incorporate advocacy work into your career as a future healthcare provider.

The following is the website flyer that DFA has sent out to its national audience.

 Logo  Image item  A special new event series tailored for introducing medical students to advocacy in action! As a future healthcare provider, your involvement in civic health is more critical than ever. In this live stream, our panel of distinguished leaders will discuss how to effectively integrate civic engagement into your practice and how advocacy at the local and national levels can make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re new to electoral advocacy or looking to deepen your involvement, this session will provide you with actionable insights. In an election year, healthcare providers hold a powerful platform to advocate for policies that impact the health of their patients and communities. This session is your chance to hear from experts leading the charge in civic health and advocacy and to explore ways in which you can be part of this important movement.
Click here to learn more about this exciting new event! Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM (ET) / 5:00 – 6:00 PM (PT)

Please join us on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 11:00am-2:30pm for the 2024 Fall Job & Internship Fair, hosted at the Husky Union Building. This fair is open to all majors and years of study, including alumni, of all three UW campuses and community members. You can expect to see employers representing all industries on Fair Day.

Registration is currently open on Handshake. You’ll first need to make, or connect an account. https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/49851

Never attended an in-person career fair before?

A career fair is a connection opportunity for employers who have open roles and students who are currently in the job search phase. At an in-person career fair, events are hosted on campus in a large meeting space, wherein employers set up booths for students and alumni to visit. In-person career fairs are a great way for students to meet face-to-face with representatives of companies that appeal to students’ majors, interests, and goals.

Learn more about how you can prepare on our website, https://careers.uw.edu/in-person-career-fairs.

Sound is hosting a hiring event on October 10 from 11:00am-6:00pm in Tukwila, WA! This event is an opportunity to network, learn more about career opportunities, and meet directly with a hiring manager.
Whether you’re an experienced behavioral health professional or are considering a career change, we’d love to meet you!

Current openings: Case managers, clinicians (Adult, Child and Family, SUD, WISe, ECS, IDD, Supportive Housing, ect.), peer support specialists, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Registered Nurses (RN), client services assistants, residential support staff members, and care coordinators.

Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/d_QqW4jR or RSVP by emailing your resume to Recruitment@Sound.Health

Welcome Huskies to your 2024-25 Academic Year! The UW Career and Internship Center, your one-stop shop for all your professional and vocational ventures, has announced their in-person and virtual career fair dates. See below for more details.

Fall 2024 In-Person

Date: Wednesday, October 9th

Time: 11am – 2:30pm

Location: Husky Union Building Ballrooms (2nd floor)

Fall 2024 Virtual

Date: Wednesday, October 23rd

Time: 11:30am – 3pm

Location: Virtual, on Handshake

Click Me for Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 Programming

The CLS Program provides opportunities for American college and university students to study languages and cultures essential to America’s engagement with the world. 

This scholarship awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan on pursuing careers in government or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholars receive up to 30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government.

An immersive summer opportunity to study critical languages and cultures, the CLS Program offers small classes, individual consultants, and cultural programming. Languages offered: Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu. Open to all language levels.  

Apply Here: https://clscholarship.org/apply

Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 at 11pm PST

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by American Councils for International Education.

The Runstad Department of Real Estate is inviting applications from UW graduate students for a 20-hour per week teaching assistant position. This appointment will commence in Winter Quarter 2025 and requires commitment throughout all four academic quarters, including the summer quarter. We are looking for a candidate who can commit to this role at least until Spring 2026, if not longer.

During Winter, Spring, and Summer 2025, the selected teaching assistant will support material preparation for a new undergraduate course on residential real estate property transactions. Starting Autumn Quarter 2025, the individual will take on the role of teaching assistant for this course. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of the homebuying process and a keen interest in assisting with the development of course materials.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Dr. Rebecca Walter at rjwalter@uw.edu by Friday, October 4, with the following information:

1) a paragraph summarizing your understanding of residential real estate property transactions and/or your experience with course material preparation and teaching;

2) confirmation of your availability to start in Winter Quarter 2025 and your commitment through at least Spring 2026, along with your ability to work 20 hours per week;

3) a current resume or CV; and 4) your availability (dates/times) for a 30-minute Zoom interview during the week of October 14.

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