GPSS is excited to announce they are looking for nine amazing staff members to join their team for the 2020-21 year.
Applications due Monday, August 31st at 11:55 pm.

Event Director:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923584
Organizing Director:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923231
Communications Director:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923508
Director of University Affairs:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923663
Senate Clerk:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923833
Creative Director:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923555
Administrative Specialist:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923767
Budget Specialist:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923708
Policy Director:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3923374

The Washington chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) seeks two Graduate Fellows to support chapter activities in the 2020-21 academic year. The Fellows will be responsible for a number of project and event duties, noted below, and will each receive a $1,000 honorarium. This part-time position can be held concurrently and in addition to other academic student employment or outside employment. Duties will commence in late summer 2020 and continue through the coming academic year.

About Scholars Strategy Network
The Scholars Strategy Network is a nationwide group of university-based scholars dedicated to improving public policy and strengthening democracy by connecting scholars and their research to policymakers, media, and civic organizations. SSN has hundreds of members around the country organized into a number of regional networks. Washington SSN is a regional chapter based out of the University of Washington and co-led by Megan Finn, Margaret O’Mara and Sarah Quinn.

Responsibilities
The Graduate Fellows support the chapter co-chairs in the following ways:

• Media and outreach: Writing and circulating a quarterly short (2-page) chapter newsletter with updates about chapter events and member activities; creating and maintaining chapter social media accounts for sharing chapter news and events, and for highlighting the research of chapter members.
• Recruitment and membership support: Maintaining a database of current and prospective members; working with the chapter co-chairs and national membership team to track in-process members.
• Organizational support: Assist in answering questions about the organization and providing more information or connect interested individuals with others in the organization; supporting chapter and national staff in connecting policy stakeholders with relevant researchers; occasional web meetings with SSN national staff about new initiatives and programs.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate for a Graduate Fellow position would be:

• A current graduate student at any stage of their career
• An excellent writer and editor who has media experience and/or is able to translate complex research and concepts into easy-to-understand language
• Comfortable with social media
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Docs, Dropbox; and able to pick up on new computer systems and databases quickly
• Adept at performing general administrative duties
• Self-motivated
• Committed to SSN’s mission to promoting democracy

How to Apply

The review of applications will begin on September 15th and continue until the positions are filled. Interested candidates can apply using this form, which asks for a copy of your CV and a paragraph explaining your fit for the position. Please direct inquiries to one of the chapter co-chairs: Megan Finn (megfinn@uw.edu), Margaret O’Mara (momara@uw.edu) or Sarah Quinn (slquinn@uw.edu).

The Career Development team at the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance is seeking a work study student assistant for the 2020-2021 academic year.

This position will support the team in managing job and internship postings on the School’s job board, responding to and troubleshooting employer and student email inquiries, social media management, and helping with administrative and project responsibilities supporting the greater Student Services team.

Undergraduate or graduate work-study eligible students are welcome to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with a preferred application deadline of August 28^th. Work will take place virtually for the foreseeable future.

Detailed pay rate and application instructions are on the link below (search Evans School)
https://apps.osfa.washington.edu/workstudy/pages/jobs.php

Part-time student position, Graduate Admissions Specialist, within the Master of Science in Information Systems Program at the Foster School of Business.

The position would work on admissions initiatives, communication, data-integrity, and more. It would be a great opportunity for a driven, independent senior or graduate student looking to learn more about customer service, marketing, higher education, etc. The full position description and application can be found in Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3903623

The Avys Hathaway Scholarship Endowment Award of $5000 will be given to a woman pursuing a graduate degree who is a single parent head of household with dependents.
A writable application form and reference form are both at this weblink https://www.soroptimistseattlemet.org/programs/
They should both be submitted to Soroptimist International of Seattle Metropolitan, PO Box 2676, Seattle, WA 98111 or emailed to: siseattlemetropolitan@soroptimist.net

Questions? Please email or phone SISM Awards Chair: pgseattle@q.com or 206/285-2452. All application information is confidential.

Please send resume and cover letter to Kate Phillips at symjobopening@gmail.com

Street Youth Ministries (SYM) provides youth & young adults experiencing homelessness in Seattle’s University District with life-skills, resources and relationships that bring hope & healing to their lives and the community. SYM is committed to building personal relationships; teaching young people how to do life and become independent; and affirming their sense of self-worth.

TITLE: Drop-in Staff

HOURS: 6-12 hours/week (1-2 shifts). Shifts are available Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:30a-2:30p, working the same day each week

COMPENSATION: $18 / hr

STARTING DATE: August 2020. This position is anticipated to last at least through the fall, while we remain on a day-program schedule in response to COVID-19.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Currently, SYM is operating a modified drop-in due to COVID-19. A limited number of guests are allowed in at a time. Staff and guests are required to wear a mask at all times and social distancing is encouraged. Extra precautions are in place with regard to cleaning, food preparation, staffing etc. We will remain open in this capacity until it is safe to return to our “normal” drop-in schedule.

Academic Support Programs is now hiring Academic Success Coaches for the 2020-2021 Academic Year! Academic Success Coaching is an interactive process that empowers students to get from where they are now to where they want to be. The Success Coach is a peer that students can make one-on-one appointments with to help build skills for success. All coaching sessions, training, and meetings will be online throughout Fall Quarter 2020. These positions are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Coaches work with students from all backgrounds and majors.

Students can apply through Handshake (#3885185 Academic Success Coach) which includes more information about the job description and application steps. Priority deadline is Saturday, August 15. More information about Academic Support Programs and the Success Coaching Program can be found at academicsupport.uw.edu.

Deadline: Please submit all materials via email by Sunday, August 16 to engage@uw.edu. Questions can be directed to Katie Wallace, UCBI Community Engagement Manager, at the email listed or kwallac1@uw.edu.

UCBI Mentor Undergraduate Community-Based Internships (UCBI), a CELE Center program, seeks to recruit three paid student mentors to facilitate community-based internships for undergraduate students in nonprofit and public sector organizations in the University District and neighborhoods primarily located south of downtown Seattle. 

Hours: 15-18 hours per week during academic quarters (Autumn, Winter, and Spring). Position begins on Thursday, September 17, 2020 and ends on Friday, June 11, 2021.

Compensation: $19 per hour 

Position Description: The CELE Center works with a team of graduate students and experienced undergraduate students in the ongoing development and implementation of the UCBI program. UCBI Mentoring provides a unique opportunity for UCBI Mentors to learn about program administration, community-campus partnerships, facilitating student learning around equity issues, and linking experiential opportunities to career readiness.

UCBI Mentors receive training and support from CELE staff before and throughout the academic year. Mentors engage in weekly team meetings and biweekly one-on-one supervision meetings in which they receive ongoing support and individualized feedback from the UCBI Community Engagement Manager (CEM) and other mentors on their team.  

To apply please submit the following:

• A current resume including the names and contact information for two references.
• A cover letter outlining why you are applying for this position and articulating your interests in mentoring undergraduate interns, working with underrepresented communities, and developing community-campus partnerships. Please also include a description of two to three things you seek to learn from this opportunity.
• For applicants selected for an interview, interviews will be held Aug. 31 & Sept. 1 via Zoom. Applicants selected to move forward to an interview will be notified of their interview date and time no later than August 26.
• Those selected for this year-long mentorship opportunity should plan to attend orientation on Thursday and Friday, September 17 and 18, 10:00AM-3:00PM.

Financial Empowerment Associate (Direct Service AmeriCorps) — Serve programmatically with United Way’s internal team and directly in the community through tax site management. Gain experience in community outreach, high-level grassroots volunteer recruitment, volunteer communication, relationship-building, management, training, tax code/law, financial navigation, etc.,

Application Deadline: 8/14/2020

Term of Service: 8/31/2020 – 8/27/2021

Website/Application: https://bit.ly/2OXHMzj

***Note*** United Way of King County has temporarily moved to remote operations due to COVID-19. This position would start their roles in remote work capacities with the chance to incorporate some in-person responsibilities later on, dependent on Public Health recommendations (see full note in website/application links).

EduMed connects students with the best and most affordable higher education programs in the medical and allied health fields. This scholarship and resource guide is designed to help transgender students find the resources they need to make their dreams a reality. It looks at academic and career tools, discusses options for social support and networking, and outlines a few financial aid options. The scholarships listed are particularly useful because they are open to transgender students interested in earning a degree in any field, including healthcare.

Transgender Students

Application deadline is July 14, 2020. Action Academy Program Details can be found here.  Action Academy Application here

As we all know 2020 is a very important Election year that will shape the course of our democracy for decades to come.  Millennials and Gen Z’ers  will hold the largest share of eligible voters this fall and they have the power to make a difference. These new members of our democracy however, historically vote at lower rates than older cohorts. We can help change this historical trend by supporting initiatives to increase access to the democratic process. Folks at Common Power, a Seattle based organization that provides creative onramps to civic engagement have launched two Summer programs through our CP Future community that will provide ongoing, structured opportunities for this group of voters. It will provide everyone with a voice and take part in nonpartisan democratic engagement activities.

Action Academy is a 12-week program for young adults to explore voting rights, a cornerstone in our democracy. A range of activities from zoom calls, in-depth interviews, and meeting of professional mentors to name a few. Participants will receive a $1000 stipend upon completion of the program. Potential participants must apply.

For more information, feel free to contact Larcy Douglas at larcy@commonpurposenow.org. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

2020 Summer Transcriptionist_JD
Click the link above for more information on how to apply.

Are you always the friend who helps with editing papers? Is proof reading your super power? If so, there is a student transcriptionist job opportunity. The UW Office of Public Lectures is seeking an excellent listener and proof reader to help us transcribe past lectures so that we may share them with public.

What they offer:

Part-time position 19.5 hours per week
$17/hour
A chance to listen to amazing speakers (while transcribing)
An amazing culture fostered by the Graduate School & Public Lectures Team

What you bring:

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to focus for long periods of time
Proficiency with MS Office and audio software

If you have any questions about the project and/or application, please email howhuskiesheal@uw.edu

Each member of our UW community has diverse views based on different life experiences, value systems, and notions of health. Winner of the 2020-2021 Husky Seed Fund Award, How Huskies Heal will be a published anthology of interviews with members of the UW community that discuss the subjectivity of healing. We hope How Huskies Heal will illustrate there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing, and function as a novel resource for current and future professionals in providing collaborative care.

By interviewing Husky students, faculty, and staff, Interview Team members will explore and engage with diverse views on healing. This is a paid opportunity and interview content will be published in the final How Huskies Heal publication in Spring 2021. Ideal candidates are Health Sciences students interested in cultivating therapeutic communication skills and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Applicants must complete the Catalyst Survey application by August 5th, 2020, be a current UW student (Health Sciences students preferred) and not a current or recent employee of the UW, possess strong communication skills, and have interest in cultivating therapeutic communication skills and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

University District Street Medicine (UDSM) is recruiting interested undergraduate or graduate students for two leadership positions for the 2020-21 year.
Apply here

Data Manager:

• Collect and organize data on hours served, and resources provided at UDSM’s different outreach sites, by compiling tally sheet
• Communicate pertinent data to UDSM leaders and committees, as well as community partners
• Oversee production of quarterly and annual reports
• Review and approve/disapprove proposals to revise data management system

Preceptor Coordinator:

• Recruit new preceptors via email and project/volunteer events
• Assist preceptors and UDSM faculty on signing up for VRP (Volunteer & Retired Provider insurance coverage)
• Monitor UDSM email for preceptor requests
• Update at leadership meetings

More information and applications can be found on the UDSM website.

Stonewall Community Foundation Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship
Application is due 6/24 at Noon.

The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship (TDRS) was established in 2004 to encourage and support lesbian women in pursuing higher education. In both their aspirations and actions, TDRS recipients demonstrate a dedication to making a difference. Graduating high school students who plan on attending an accredited, nonprofit college or university in the United States are eligible, as well as already-matriculated college students in any year of study, including graduate school. Multiple scholarships between $1,500 and $3,000 will be awarded in Summer 2020 and are non-renewable. Scholarships are paid directly to each recipient’s school.

zoom login:
https://washington.zoom.us/j/97067919633
Meeting ID:  970 6791 9633

Title:  Research Funding through NIH Diversity Supplements
Date:  Thursday, May 28
Time:  3:00-5:00 PM
Register for zoom link:  https://tinyurl.com/YAN7S5DA

Guest speakers:  Dr. Tumaini Coker (Seattle Childrens), Dr. Chris Li (Fred Hutch), and Dr. Lisa Manhart (SPH)

Topics include:
Eligibility criteria
Funding for tuition, stipend, benefits, etc
Finding faculty mentors and projects
Process/timeline

Contact Nora Coronado  ncorona@uw.edu  if you have further questions.

Diversity Supplements_Student_FAQ

Looking for students with strong data management skills and an interest in scraping tools, setting up databases and visualizing data for use in social science projects, with a particular application to housing search.

There is a possibility that this project will receive funding to support a student during the academic year as well but additional is not yet confirmed.

APPLY HERE:
https://www.biostat.washington.edu/suminst/sisg/scholarships

Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Summer Institute in Statistical Genetics (SISG) and the Summer Institute in Statistics and Modeling in Infectious Diseases (SISMID).

Graduate students in all fields are encouraged to apply. The goal of the Summer Institutes is to strengthen the technical proficiency and career preparation of scholars from all backgrounds, especially those from groups historically underrepresented in STEM such as racial and ethnic minority groups, low income, first generation college students, veterans, and differently abled and LGBTQIA+ groups

Application for current MSW DAY 1 and EDP 2 students.

The Hooyman Intergenerational Fellowship is a merit-based scholarship for students committed to working with older adults and their families.  Award amounts range from $1000 to $2000, depending on the number of qualified applicants. Funded students must be registered at the University of Washington and complete their advanced field placement where they have opportunities to work with older adults and their families.

Application:
Applicants should submit their materials electronically to HealthyGen@uw.edu

Applications must include the following:

1. A one page letter which addresses the following:

• Statement of interest in working with older people and their families
• Brief summary of any previous involvement with older people and their families (e.g. employment, volunteer experience, internships, family caregiving)
• Brief statement of career goals after graduation
• A written statement indicating your agreement to complete SocW 598 Clinical Social Work Seminar Practice across the Lifespan, the Social and Healthcare Policy in an Aging Society course, and a field placement where you will work with older adults in your advanced year of studies

2. Names and contact information of three references. They will be contacted only if we need additional information.

3. A current resume

Applications are due by midnight on Friday, May 29, 2020.

Awardees will be notified of whether they will receive an award by June 5.

Applications for Intellectual House Student Lead and Student Assistant are live! If you are interested in becoming part of their team for the 2020-2021 academic year, follow the link below to be taken to the application. Applications are due on Monday, May 18th at 11:59 pm.

Student Assistant Application:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nYYl92uktFF5353Bv0tsPpEoW-0C-JBZ/view?usp=sharing

Student Lead Application:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gTG5pqiENDtU-2i4epCodRJIX3IsP3nF/view?usp=sharing

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