the Office of Admissions have a great opportunity for graduate students to be Admissions Review Readers during winter quarter 2021.  If you know any American Indian/Alaska Native and underrepresented graduate students who are a good fit to be an Admissions Readers, please feel free to share this great opportunity.

Compensation includes tuition, health care benefits, plus standard salary. Closing date is 10/26/2020.

You may find the job posting HERE.

Love research? A study on the evaluation of sexual violence prevention programs in middle schools in Washington is hiring an RA. This is a paid ASE position (tuition waiver and stipend) at least for Winter and Spring quarters.
Link for more info, apply now!

Link: https://sph.washington.edu/careers/job/16389

Scholarships awarded based on November applications disbursed in Winter
Open to Graduate and Undergraduate students
Up to $12,500 in scholarship

To qualify as a beneficiary of the Carolyn Kelly Memorial Education Scholarship, an individual must meet certain criteria. The first criteria are concrete threshold qualifications that must be met to qualify for the award. You must be either transgender, female, or underprivileged, or any combination of those. As well, you must be:
– Enrolled and actively attending a two or four year accredited college or university.
– Maintaining a minimum 2.75 GPA.

https://www.kellytrust.org/

• Organization:  First Nations Development Institute, Henry Luce Foundation
• Award amount: the program will award ten fellowships of $50,000 to outstanding Native knowledge holders and makers engaged in work that benefits Indigenous people and communities in either a reservation and/or urban setting.
• Deadline: 10/22/2020
• Description: 2021 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship is a twelve-month, self-directed enrichment program designed to support the growth, development, knowledge and networks of Indigenous knowledge holders and knowledge makers. The program supports Native knowledge holders and makers as they advance their work and in their field in ways that will ultimately lead to broad, transformative impacts for Indigenous peoples.
• Eligibility: To be eligible. applicants must be a member of a federal- or state-recognized Native American or Alaska Native tribe; be a Native Hawaiian; or be able to demonstrate significant and longstanding engagement with and how their work can impact and benefit an Indigenous community or communities in the United States and/or a U.S. territory; be engaged in the creation, dissemination, and/or perpetuation of knowledge in their field; have experience or expertise within the knowledge field/area they are pursuing; be at least 18 years old; and be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
• Link to complete RFP

The Boren Awards and Critical Language Scholarships are now open! Both of these scholarships provide support for students learning critical languages abroad.

Scholarships like the Boren and CLS provide funding to U.S. citizen students at varying levels of proficiency to study languages considered to be “critical” to US interests. They encourage first-generation students, students of color, and students who identify as underrepresented within the university to attend the info session.

Boren & CLS Information Session

• October 28 | 4:30 p.m. | Zoom linkBoren Awards Highlights:
  • Open to U.S. citizens
  • Up to $25,000 for students who study language abroad during the academic year (semester or longer)
  • Must be studying a language abroad (list of preferred languages here)
  • Up to $8,000 for STEM students to study a language abroad during the summer.
  • Up to $30,000 for graduate students who will study a language abroad.
  • Selected students must commit to working for in the federal government for one year.

Graduate Fellowships Promoting Equity & Inclusion
10/14/2020, 5-6 p.m.
Get ready for the opening of application cycles for fellowships that support graduate study (and also some undergraduate study) and promote equity in academia and various professional fields. Register to attend >

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and the Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards are hosting a series of sessions for students this fall aimed at improving access to fellowships and scholarships. Please share this announcement widely with students.

Removing barriers to scholarships & fellowships
A series of panels and sessions for students to improve access to funding
Fellowships and scholarships are part of our education system that often reflects and supports inequity. Many scholarship programs are attempting to address inequities, yet layers of institutional racism, classism and implicit bias persist and prevent full access to funding opportunities. This series will suggest strategies for navigating all aspects of the application process.

First-generation students, students of color, and students who identify as underrepresented within the university are particularly encouraged to attend, as are any students/alumni who would like to learn about applying for fellowships and scholarships.

How to Find Funding for Graduate Study

10/07/2020, 5-6 p.m.
How should I fund my Master’s/Ph.D. study and research?  Where should I look for funding? When should I apply? Register to attend >

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and the Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards are hosting a series of sessions for students this fall aimed at improving access to fellowships and scholarships. Please share this announcement widely with students.

Removing barriers to scholarships & fellowships
A series of panels and sessions for students to improve access to funding
Fellowships and scholarships are part of our education system that often reflects and supports inequity. Many scholarship programs are attempting to address inequities, yet layers of institutional racism, classism and implicit bias persist and prevent full access to funding opportunities. This series will suggest strategies for navigating all aspects of the application process. 

First-generation students, students of color, and students who identify as underrepresented within the university are particularly encouraged to attend, as are any students/alumni who would like to learn about applying for fellowships and scholarships. 

Undergraduate Research Program is hiring! They are seeking a Program Development Intern (paid) to support URP’s mission and work with undergraduates engaged in research for 2020-21 academic year.

Program Development Intern: https://uw.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3975698/edit?initial_page=4

SafeCampus is hiring right now and we’re looking for a fantastic senior level undergraduate or graduate student to help support our program this school year. SafeCampus provides consultation with individuals and departments who are concerned about gender-based violence, threats, or suicide. We work to get folks connected to the best resources to meet their needs. This is a unique opportunity especially for anyone interested in violence prevention/threat assessment work in higher education. If interested, please review the job description!

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 Scholarships & Resources

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!

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