Graduate Assistantships at UW as of 6/16/11

Three Graduate Assistantships are currently accepting applications. For more information, visit UW Hires: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/index.html

Req # Position Department
75168 TEACHING ASSISTANT PROGRAM ON THE ENVIRONMENT
75182 GRADUATE STAFF ASSISTANT UW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
75184 GRADUATE STAFF ASSISTANT UW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Graduate Student Assistant - Campus Sustainability Fund Coordinator

Graduate Student job opportunity - Campus Sustainability Fund Coordinator

Please share this exciting job opportunity for with your departments and students. Additional information about the Campus Sustainability Fund can be found at http://csf.washington.edu

Our Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Office has an excellent opportunity for a 50%, Graduate Student Assistant to fill its Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) Coordinator position.

The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) Coordinator is responsible for the prudent management of the CSF Student Activities Fee budget allocation. This individual will be the primary support for the CSF Committee and will manage proposal requests from UW students, faculty and staff. The Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining the CSF website to manage and track fund proposals, report on projects and update information about the CSF to campus groups. The CSF Coordinator will have responsibility of managing multiple CSF budgets and creating financial reports. The Coordinator will be responsible for researching matching grant opportunities for the CSF and for raising visibility for the Campus Sustainability Fund with campus groups, and if appropriate, other UW leadership teams and committees.

The Coordinator will be a team player, with excellent collaboration skills and ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff. Other important characteristics possessed by the CSF Coordinator include: strong project management skills; attention to detail; ability to prioritize; flexibility and resilience; creative problem solving skills; ability to gain consensus; ability to manage sensitive situations; superior verbal and written communication skills; and proficient and comfortable presenting to small and large groups of people.

To apply please visit the UW Hires website and search for requisition # 74493 http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/
Or you may also apply at Husky Jobs searching for job # 55090: http://careers.washington.edu/HuskyJobs

Applications must be received no later than Tuesday, June 14, 2011.
The appointment for this position will be August 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 with an optional reappointment of one year pending review by the committee.


Aubrey Batchelor
Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability University of Washington
B040 Gerberding Hall, Box 351248
Seattle, WA 98195
206-616-9471
http://green.washington.edu

Teaching Assistants for College of the Environment 110

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Req #: 73512Department: COLLEGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Posting Date: 04/22/2011
Closes On: 05/06/2011Compensation: Based on standard UW rates determined by student standing.
The College of the Environment has an outstanding opportunity for TWO Teaching Assistants for C ENV 110 “Introduction to Food and the Environment” for Autumn Quarter 2011, 9/16/2011 to 12/15/2011. This is a new introductory course offered by the College of the Environment to support environmental literacy for students across campus.

Course Information:
Instructor: Ray Hilborn, Professor, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (rayh@uw.edu)

Course Schedule:
Lecture - MWF 12:30-1:20
Section AA - T 12:30-2:20
Section AB - T 12:30-2:20
Section AC - TH 12:30-2:20
Section AD - TH 12:30-2:20
Section AE - T 9:30-11:20
Section AF - TH 2:30-4:20

Course Description:
This course will use food production and consumption as an introduction to many of the elements of environmental science including nutrient cycles, population growth, food webs, water supply and demand, impact of exploitation on natural populations, land transformation, energy consumption and its impact on climate. Food is produced in a variety of ways; crops are grown, animals are fed on crops and or grazed, fish are caught in the ocean and fresh water, and fish are raised in aquaculture. Each method of food production impacts the environment in many ways through transformation of habitats, consumption of energy and release of CO2, pollution of waterways, soil erosion, and reduction in biodiversity. Understanding how food production affects and shapes the environment can help us make choices about what kinds of food we eat, but also can provide a window for learning about the basics of environmental science.

TA Responsibilities:
The TA will be responsible for approximately 20 hours of work per week related to the course. The primary duties of the TA will be: grading homework and exams and leading three discussion sections. There will be additional course-specific duties as required by the instructor, which may include helping managing electronic resources, meeting with students, and creating formally or informally a positive learning environment for students. Requirements: -Academic standing as a UW Graduate Student,
-Eligibility to hold a Graduate Student Assistantship
-Strong background in fundamentals of environmental science
-Background or interest in food systems, agriculture and food production, or other topics related to food and the environment
-Previous teaching (TA) experience.
-Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. Desired: -Candidates from all disciplines are welcome. Condition of Employment: -Currently registered UW graduate student
Compensation: Based on standard UW rates determined by student standing

Terms:
Salary information: http://www.grad.washington.edu/students/fa/salary-schedules.shtml
This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: UW/UAW Contract Preamble.

Must apply online via UWHires: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/. Search for Requisition #: 73512
Application Timeline:
Application review begins immediately. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
For priority consideration, apply by May 6, 2011.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 / 206.543.6452 (tty) or dso@u.washington.edu.

Hourly Student Web Developer

Hourly Student Web Developer
University of Washington Information School

Location: The Information School, UW

Position Title: Student Web Developer

Anticipated Start Date: as soon as possible

Position Description
The University of Washington Information School is currently searching for a student to help manage the Information School website (http://ischool.uw.edu) and write custom code to enhance site functionality.

Working with the Director of IT, the Director of Communications, and other faculty and staff, the student assistant will:

· Design, create and maintain web pages
· Write custom code to improve site functionality
· Delegate permission to pages so content authors can make changes/revisions
· Monitor the status of the website and answer help tickets addressed to “webmaster”
· Work to improve site content and organization by meeting with stake-holders
· Work to improve the usability of the site.

The workload will be 19.5 hours per week during the academic year and will extend through the summer.

Requirements
· Web development knowledge including strong knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
· PHP programming experience
· Database experience (SQL)
· Excellent technical writing and editing skills.
· Ability to work independently and as a team member
· Ability to manipulate graphics for web publishing (basic knowledge of Photoshop or similar)

Preferred Qualifications
· Experience using a Content Management System (CMS) such as Drupal
· Experience with MySQL
· Programming or scripting experience (Java, JavaScript, C#, PHP, or similar languages)
· Strong understanding of usability and accessibility principles
· Interest in web services and web analytics
· Completion of basic programming classes (such as CSE 142/143), completion of a web development related course (such as CSE 190M, INFO 343/344), and completion of a database course (such as INFO 340)

Salary: $15-$16 per hour depending on experience

This position is open to all qualified University of Washington students. This position is not benefits eligible. Please direct questions to Crystal Yost, Assistant HR Manager, crystaly@uw.edu.

To apply:
1. Please include a cover letter briefly describing your skills and experiences relevant to this type of position in one page or less. In it, provide a link to a website or sites that you have previously created and/or maintained.
2. Attach a current resume that includes your work history and academic accomplishments.

Please submit all application materials to Ulibee Corner iApply@uw.edu (Please include “Student Webmaster” in the subject line) or to Mary Gates Hall, Suite 370, no later than Friday, May 6th to be considered for this position. All applicants will be contacted within two weeks after of the closing date.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans are encouraged to apply.

Graduate Research Assistant

UW Center for Workforce Development
Graduate Research Assistant, Quantitative

The Center for Workforce Development (CWD) at the University of Washington is seeking a graduate research assistant to assist in a newly funded research project to assess the impact of undergraduate student interventions in engineering. CWD creates customized programs to develop the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce through recruitment, retention, and advancement strategies. The Center conducts research and evaluation in the areas of gender and ethnic diversity in STEM. The graduate research assistant position will be available starting September 2011.

The graduate research assistant reports to the Director for Research in the Center for Workforce Development and is a member of a highly collaborative team working on CWD projects. Duties include the following:

Responsibilities:
1. Contribute to research and evaluation on institutional climate, race and gender issues in higher education and other issues identified as CWD priorities;
2. Contribute to high quality survey development, data collection, data management, and analysis as needed for the research and evaluation programs managed by CWD, particularly the multi-institutional climate survey/focus groups and others;
3. Manage assigned research tasks, which may include human subjects approval applications, maintain organized project files, coordinate with participating institutions, study enrollment, literature reviews, iocus groups, observations, and/or surveys;
4. Organize and implement a small conference for 40-50 people in Washington, DC.
5. Author and/or co-author research reports for dissemination in print and web-based media;
6. Contribute to research project design and the development of CWD research proposals.

Requirements:
• Excellent research, writing and oral communication skills;
• Research experience and background in diversity issues in a college or university setting;
• Experience using quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to collect and analyze data;
• Experience using computer software to perform statistical analyses and data management (i.e., Access, SPSS, Excel, and Microsoft Word);
• Experience analyzing survey data using multivariate statistical models;
• Experience in effectively communicating research results to a wide variety of audiences;
• Knowledge of web-based resources and web search skills;
• Currently enrolled graduate student at the University of Washington.

The position requires at least a one-year commitment, and compensation will be at the Research Assistant level (i.e., depending on progress in graduate program, monthly stipend plus tuition remission and health insurance).

To apply:
Send a letter of interest, a writing sample and your resume/CV by May 15, 2011 to:

Elizabeth Litzler
Director for Research
Center for Workforce Development
101 Wilson Annex, Box 352135
Seattle, WA 98195-2135
(206) 543-4810
elitzler@u.washington.edu

If you have questions or need more information, please feel free to email Liz at elitzler@u.washington.edu

Teaching Assistants for DIS_ST 230

The Disability Studies Program is planning to hire 2 graduate students for 50% appointments as Teaching Assistants for DIS_ST 230, Introduction to Disability Studies offered Fall Quarter 2011. Enrollment is approximately 100 students. Lectures will be Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:30-11:20 AM, and 50-minute quiz sections will meet on both Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Job requirements: The specific job tasks will vary somewhat depending on the instructor, but generally include the following:

1. Attending all lectures.
2. Leading quiz sections (format will usually be discussion of readings and lecture materials).
3. Reading all course materials.
4. Holding office hours and responding to email from students.
5. Grading all assignments submitted by the students in your quiz section(s) and maintaining grading records.
6. Proctoring exams.
7. Attending regular meetings with the instructor.
8. Optional: prepare and deliver one or two lectures.

Hiring criteria: Graduate students in any discipline with a background in the academic field of disability studies are encouraged to apply.

Applications: If you are interested, please send a one page description of your experiences in teaching, research, and disability studies, your curriculum vitae, and the name/contact information for a faculty member who knows your background and skills. This information should be sent to Dennis Lang at dlang@uw.edu by 5 PM on May 15, 2011. Preliminary interviews will be held soon after that date.

*Please note that these appointments are dependent on final funding allocation.*

School of Nursing Graduate Student Assistantships

The School Of Nursing has openings for a Web Graduate Student Assistant and a Help Desk Graduate Student Assistant beginning in Summer Quarter.

The position descriptions can be found at http://www.son.washington.edu/tier/jobs/. The hiring manager is Mark Squire (msquire@u.washington.edu, 206-221-7440).

Graduate Student Assistantships with the School of Nursing

The School of Nursing IT department is currently looking to fill two Graduate Student Assistant vacancies, one for a Help Desk position and one for a Web developer /editor.

Position details are at: http://www.son.washington.edu/tier/jobs/webgsa.asp.

These positions come with a tuition waiver!

American Ethnic Studies Teaching Assistants Needed

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Our deparmtent of American Ethnic Studies has outstanding opportinuties for several Graduate Teaching Assistants (TA) for the academic year of 2010/2011. The Department of American Ethnic Studies at the University of Washington is a multicultural and multiracial research and teaching unit, dedicated to providing knowledge in the study of race and ethnicity. Through the department's three curricula -- African American Studies, Asian/Pacific American Studies, and Chicano Studies -- students learn interdisciplinary, ethnic-specific, and comparative concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry, which shape the cultural, literary, social, historical, economic, and political character of selected American ethnic communities.

The Graduate TA duties and responsibilities may include the following (specific duties and responsibilities will be provided by course instructor):

* Attend lectures
* Conduct quiz section meetings
* Facilitate discussions
* Prepare lectures for quiz sections
* Prepare review materials for quiz sections
* Hold extra review sessions for exams
* Obtain room for review sessions
* Request or acquire necessary equipment
* Hold regular office hours
* Tutor students
* Manage and respond to course-related e-mail
* Prepare webpage for course materials
* Maintain (update) webpage for course materials
* Develop and maintain electronic bulletin boards, discussion sites, etc.
* Prepare assignments
* Grade assignments
* Prepare test questions
* Proctor exams
* Score exams
* Maintain grading records
* Prepare course attendance records
* Maintain course attendance records
* Calculate quarter grades
* Attend instructor/TA meetings
* Act as liaison/mediator between student and professor
* Prepare lecture materials
* Present lectures
* Prepare overheads
* Prepare handout materials
* Review literature
* Place course materials on library reserve



Applciation Timeline:
Deadline: May 21, 2010
Notification: June 15, 2010
Requirements:
Currently enrolled social science and humanities graduate students with knowledge and experience in Ethnic Studies or cultural diversity.

SALARY:
TA -- $1,525 (Premaster)
TA1 -- $1,639 (Intermediate)
TA2 -- $1,1761 (Candidate)

APPLICATION PROCESS: Fill out form available at: http://depts.washington.edu/aes/GRADUATE%20ASSISTANTSHIP%20APPLICATION%2009.pdf, and submit electronically to aes@u.washington.edu along with current CV. Letters of recommendation can be sent in separately by the May 21st deadline. Those currently holding positions must apply for reappointment by May 21st. Students will not be reappointed beyond their second year.

Application forms are also available from B505 Padelford Hall and should be returned to the attention of: ATTN: TA Selection Committee, Department of American Ethnic Studies, B510 Padelford, Box 354380, UW, Seattle, WA 98195-4380.

INQUIRIES MAY BE MADE WITH:
Angélica Hernández-Cordero
Padelford Hall B510
543-0867 or acordero@u.washington.edu
Condition of Employment:
Must be UW graduate student enrolled in classes for academic year 2010/2011.

Biology Teaching Assistants Needed

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50% FTE temporary Summer Quarter 2010 teaching assistant position(s).
Biology typically hires between one and eight non-Biology TAs every quarter, depending on commitments to Biology graduate students. TAs may be required to lead labs or quiz sections at lower division or upper division levels. Courses are offered in: Introductory Biology; Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology; Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology; Plant Biology; and Physiology.

Responsibilities include: attending lectures, teaching sections, grading, and additional course specific requirements of individual instructors. For further information about possible courses see University course catalog and time schedules.
Requirements:
Currently registered UW graduate student in good standing and eligible to hold a graduate student assistantship.
Availability for entire appointment timeframe 6/21/10-8/20/10.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Satisfactory grades in one or more upper division courses in the appropriate field.


How to Apply:
Fill out form available at: http://www.biology.washington.edu/pdf/grad/BioTAapp.pdf, and submit electronically to eoc@u.washington.edu along with current CV, contact information for 2-3 references and proof of appropriate coursework.

Posting date: May 7, 2010
Application Deadline: May 21, 2010
Notification date: May 26, 2010
Acceptance date: June 2, 2010
Condition of Employment:
Must be able to participate for the entire duration of the course.

Evans School Research Assistant Positions

*********This position comes with a tuition waiver*****



The Evans School is looking for two Research Assistants to work during summer quarter. The research assistants will work 35 hours a week during the summer, with potential to continue during the school year at 20 hours a week, providing research and data analysis support for the Community Vitality Project. The project examines community vitality within a framework of community- and individual-asset-based development, poverty reduction, and economic development within the 8 states upon which the Northwest Area Foundation focuses its philanthropy: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. The goal of the project is to identify the policy levers that are most likely to positively influence progress on poverty reduction and community development. The project seeks a research assistant to collect additional data, conduct analyses of existing data, and assist an interdisciplinary team in the preparation of reports to the foundation and papers for publication. Specifically, the RA’s duties will include:

• Identify and collect county and state level policy data, and other data as needed (from secondary sources);
• Conduct analyses of community level factors that influence poverty;
• Prepare analytic reports as requested by the Northwest Area Foundation;
• Conduct literature reviews and draft papers for publication;
• Support the project with other tasks, as needed;

The position begins Summer Quarter 2010 and, depending on satisfactory performance evaluation, is extendable through the 2010-2011 academic year.
Requirements:
• Currently registered UW graduate student in public affairs, sociology, economics, geography, social work, statistics, computer science, or other discipline, with demonstrated experience in data analysis
• Demonstrated interest in poverty reduction and/or community development
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (writing sample requested)
• The name of a faculty member or project leader to contact for a reference

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
Experience in one or more of the following desirable:
• Data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, SAS or R
• Large-scale database development and software (e.g. MySQL)
• Design of web-based interfaces
• Managing large datasets, such as census, BLS or comparable
• GIS and mapping software
• Website design
• Collecting and analyzing qualitative data
Condition of Employment:
• Currently registered UW graduate student

A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification may be required prior to hire.

Terms

Salary:
Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with academic standing, qualifications, and experience. Summer quarter includes a tuition waiver for enrolled students but applicants are not required to enroll for classes during summer quarter to be eligible for this position. The salary schedule may be found Graduate Student Salary Schedule. 20 hours/week is eligible for a tuition waiver and Graduate Appointee health insurance.

This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: UW/UAW Contract Preamble.

How to Apply:
Please do not apply online.
Send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and reference to:

Rachel Kleit, Associate Professor
Evans School of Public Affairs,
University of Washington
209C Parrington Hall
Box 353055
Seattle, WA 98195-3055

Materials may be sent in hard form or emailed to kleit@u.washington.edu.

Application inquiries may be made with:

Rachel Kleit, Associate Professor
Evans School of Public Affairs
University of Washington
209C Parrington Hall
Box 353055
Seattle, WA 98195-3055

Or

Jane Cover, Research Associate
Evans School of Public Affairs,
University of Washington
406 Parrington Hall
Box 353055
Seattle, WA 98195-3055

Notifications will be made by May 7, 2010

GSA Web Tech and Communications Assistant

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*************This position comes with a tuition waiver*******************

Availability: This is 50% GSA appointment for AY10-11 (September 16, 2010-June 15, 2011) with option of additional hourly employment during Summer 2010.

Hiring Unit: Simpson Center for the Humanities
Location: Communications 206, UW Seattle Campus
Supervisor/Contact: Zhenya Lavy, jlavy@uw.edu

Post date: Monday, April 15, 2010
Application deadline: Monday, April 29, 2010
Final notification date: no later than Monday, May 10, 2010.

To apply, please send the following materials in single, compiled Word or pdf document to schadmin@uw.edu, no later than the posted close date. (1) a cover letter that outlines your relevant qualifications and experience; (2) a resume or c.v.; (3) three references and their contact information

Job description:

The Simpson Center for the Humanities seeks a 50% GSA to fill its Web Tech and Communications Assistant position for AY10-11. Primary responsibilities of the appointment include maintaining and developing the Simpson Center’s online presence via its website, events calendar, weekly and monthly e-mails, Facebook and Twitter accounts, and other new and/or emerging digital technologies as they become applicable; administering the Center’s UWCH email account and other shared accounts; and developing and maintaining Simpson Center listservs for regular web- and email-based contact with faculty, graduate students, and friends. Additional responsibilities include providing technical support for Simpson Center activities, conducting research that supports the development of the Simpson Center’s technical infrastructure, conducting research that supports the Simpson Center’s digital humanities initiatives, and providing assistance and support in generating, tracking, and disseminating public information and documentation of Simpson Center activities. This position reports to the Program Manager.

One of the largest and most comprehensive humanities centers in the United States, the Walter Chapin Simpson Center for the Humanities is dedicated to fostering innovative crossdisciplinary research and teaching in the humanities and to stimulating exchange and debate on cultural and intellectual issues. The Simpson Center works with a wide range of academic departments and units as well as cultural organizations in the greater Seattle area, across the country, and around the globe.

Duties

Simpson Center website
• In general: Ensure that the web hardware and software under SCH control are operating accurately, generate and revise web pages, place content, reply to user comment, and examine traffic through the site.
• Assist Program Manager with docket development.
• Develop content for and maintain the Simpson Center website; this includes locating, pursuing, and writing content for online dissemination (under supervision of the Program Manager) as well as encoding audio and video content of lectures and other events
• Enhance and ensure quality and consistency of site usability and navigation
• Create and maintain Web pages for Simpson Center sponsored projects.
• Adapt print materials to formats applicable on the web.
• Locate or create original images and graphics.
• Ensure that electronic content is archived and accessible.
• Track web usage/web analytics(report monthly to Program Manager)

Other electronic communications and social networking
• Web Calendar: Add, review, and edit submissions daily.
o Ensure conformity with Center style and edit at the time of approval with an eye for inclusion in weekly email
o Ensure all SCH-sponsored events and programs are represented and current.
• Mass Emails: Compile, edit, design, and disseminate electronic-based media and communications to academic and community audiences including, but not limited to the following:
o weekly email (sent Fridays by noon)
o monthly email to friends and donors (sent on or around the 20th of the month)
• Administer uwch@u.washington.edu email account.
• Administer Mailman mail list manager accounts.
• Social Networking:
o Administer the Center’s Facebook page and Twitter accounts, updating daily to broadcast upcoming events and other Center news.
o Assist with the creation of Facebook and other online advertising
• Catalyst: Build online tools for Simpson Center use (ex: Catalyst Surveys, Drop Boxes, Workspaces needed for to collect RSVPs, manage funding rounds, etc.) and write user instructions and documentation.
• SharePoint:Assist Program Manager in the regulation and management of access rights for different users to the UWCH and UWCHStaff SharePoint sites containing the staff intranet and SCH Administrative Gateway.
• Provide technical advice to project groups on Web issues, electronic disseminations of readings, etc.
• Research and recommend emerging networking technologies or other online tools that may be of use to Center staff or programs.

Internal technology responsibilities
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems for internal staff and Center programs. Notify the Program Manager of problems requiring assistance by the College’s tech support team and she will arrange for assistance.
• Assist with the development of SCH “Normal” doc templates
• Recommend technology upgrades or tools

Event documentation
• Attend and assist staff at quarterly Katz lectures. Activities may include set-up, working the front door, video or other recording, and communicating with CSS event tech staff in the absence of the Program Manager.
• Create audio, video, or photographic record of events as instructed by the Program Manager.
• Encode audio and video content of lectures and other events and post multimedia content to SCH webpage and/or other sites.

Communications and PR support
• Provide web-related content for annual report and newsletter.
• Assist with other report writing as needed.
• Assist with the preparation, tracking, and distribution duties related to event flyers and other Center communications.

Other Duties
• Work with Program Manager to develop and write standards of procedure for tech and web-related duties.
• Participate in setting central communications goals for the Center’s website and electronic communications.
• Assist with research and development of digital humanities initiatives.
• Assume other responsibilities as delegated by the Program Manager.
• Provide general front desk, phone, or administrative coverage under special circumstances.
Requirements:
Post-graduate work in relevant humanities and/or professional field (media studies, information science, communication, technical communications).

Qualified candidates will have demonstrated Web design, content/copy production, editing, and coding ability; expertise with HTML, CSS, and Web editing software (Dreamweaver preferred); familiarity with current Web content-publishing standards, systems, tools, and software; proficiency with image editing software (Adobe Photoshop preferred), excellent written communication skills and editorial expertise; experience producing electronic and/or print publicity; understanding of search engine optimization and Web analytics; knowledge of current computer hardware and software products and trends; experience with computer troubleshooting; resourcefulness and problem-solving skills; and comfort working as part of a collaborative team. Proficiency with audio and video editing software (Adobe Premiere preferred), familiarity of the Web-publishing environment at the University of Washington, proficiency with University of Washington Catalyst Tools, expertise with MySQL, PHP, and JavaScript, proficiency using listserv software (Mailman preferred), and records and files management experience are highly desired.
Condition of Employment:
This is 50% GSA appointment for AY10-11 (September 16, 2010-June 15, 2011) with option of additional hourly employment during Summer 2010.

The Web Tech/Communications Assistant will be expected to establish a regular weekly schedule of office hours in order to facilitate teamwork with Center staff, with a total of no more than 220 hours per quarter; document major daily tasks as matter of record in Online Timesheet, and maintain detailed position analysis.

Teaching Assistant - Program on the Environment

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Program on the Environment has an outstanding opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, ENVIR 480 Sustainability Studio: FYI.

Autumn 2010, 9/16/2010 to 12/15/2010
Winter 2011, 12/16/2010 to 3/15/2011
Spring 2011, 3/16/2011 to 6/15/2011

Course Information:
ENVIR 480 Sustainability Studio: FYI is designed to teach students about the disciplinary roots, definitions, and theories of sustainability, while concurrently engaging them in a hands-on exploration of the sustainable - or not - practices at the UW.

In the first part of the course, readings, lectures, and guest lectures are used to provoke discussion. In the second half, students analyze a pre-selected “sustainability sector” on campus using a conceptual input-output model that traces the movement of materials into, through, and out of campus. Previous sectors have included water, electricity, interior space, and food.

Sectors are selected by the FYI team (including the FYI instructor, the PoE Director, and the sustainability lead for Housing and Food Services) and always incorporate 3-4 operations members of the UW campus (e.g., grounds, purchasing, maintenance, housing) as well as experts from the larger Seattle community (e.g., City of Seattle, U.S. Green Building Council) collectively known as the “Ops experts”.

During the studio portion of FYI, students learn about the sector from the Ops experts, form into teams of 3-4 students each, select individual projects, and create an integrated written report (in the form of a memo to the UW Seattle campus administration) and public presentation. The course is limited to 15 students per quarter, drawn principally from the junior and senior class standing ranks of Environmental Studies majors, with additional enrollment from majors with a relevant interest in the particular sustainability sector.

Teams are tasked with critically evaluating current practices at the UW and how these might be made more sustainable given best available practices, realistic budget constraints, the need for specific costed suggestions, and the need for both top-down (i.e., institutional) and bottom-up (i.e., individual) change.

Example individual projects within a sustainability sector have included:
# water usage at the IMA
# storm water management at the UW
# vampire energy use in the undergraduate library

For more information, see: http://depts.washington.edu/poeweb/students/fyi.html

TA Position:
PoE is looking for a graduate student to serve as the FYI instructor. Qualities of the ideal instructor include:
# Demonstrated experience mentoring undergraduate students and/or leading student teams.
# Demonstrated experience lecturing and facilitating active class discussions.
# Highly organized, able to arrange and facilitate upcoming FYI quarters, student team work, and class presentations.
# Highly creative, able to think outside of the box with respect to interdisciplinary and studio-based teaching.
# Outgoing, with a particular ability to recruit students, operations experts, and guest lecturers to participate in FYI.
# An excellent editor, able to provide both copy-editing as well as guide the written vision of student work. Inspirational, able to gather together and lead each class by facilitating the best work of all students.

TA responsibilities include:
# Work closely with the Director of the Program on the Environment, Julia Parrish, and with the UW Sustainability Manager, JR Fulton, to select specific sustainability sectors for class research.
# Lead class lectures and discussions.
# Arrange lecture and discussion logistics and activities.
# Prepare course materials.
# Grade course assignments and evaluate final course grades.
# Additional course-specific duties as required by Program on the Environment Director.
Requirements:
# Academic standing as a UW Graduate Student and eligibility to hold a Graduate Student Assistantship.
# Availability for full appointment timeframe.
# Previous college teaching experience.
# Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
# Ability to bring interdisciplinary experience and perspective to environmental education context.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Condition of Employment:
# Currently registered UW graduate student
# Compensation: Based on standard UW rates determined by student standing

A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification may be required prior to hire.

Terms:
Salary information: http://www.grad.washington.edu/students/fa/salary-schedules.shtml
This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: UW/UAW Contract Preamble.

Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessments will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.

Applicants should submit:
Applicants should submit:
(1) Current CV/resume, no more than 2 pages worth of text;
(2) Two to three references (name, title, phone, email) familiar with your teaching abilities;
(3) Cover Letter Assessment, no more than 2 pages worth of text, stating what strengths you would bring to serving as a Teaching Assistant in an interdisciplinary environmental studies course, as well as your strengths and background relevant to the specific activities outlined in the course description for ENVIR 480.

Application Timeline:
Application review begins immediately. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For priority consideration, apply by: April 14, 2010
Notification: April 26, 2010
Acceptance: April 30, 2010

Program on the Environment - Teaching Assistant

Program on the Environment has an outstanding opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, ENVIR 100.

Autumn 2010, 09/16/2010 to 12/15/2010
Winter 2011, 12/16/2010 to 3/15/2011

The Program on the Environment (PoE) is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing undergraduate education in environmental studies. ENVIR 100 is the gateway course to the Environmental Studies major and is the first in a 4-quarter series of classes required of all ENVIR majors and minors. This course is open to all undergraduates.

ENVIR 100 Course Description:
This course will use an interdisciplinary approach to environmental studies. The distinguishing feature of the course is that it will present the development and application of fundamental concepts from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences toward a spectrum of environmental issues. Hence, the course will both contribute to the educational goals of providing students with experience in interdisciplinary approaches, while complementing and laying the foundation for students to explore an array of more advanced courses focused on environmental sciences, policy, and humanities. The course will introduce students to the development of environmental ideas through classic and current literature that addresses the events and people that have influenced the ethical, political, social, and scientific dimensions of studying the environment.

The TA will lead three sections total. (Sections meet on either Tuesdays or Thursdays.) TA will also assist the instructors with mentoring the 2 undergraduate Peer TAs, who will each lead one discussion section.

Course Information:
Course Number and Name: ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Foundations Quarter Offered: Autumn 2010 and Winter 2011
Instructors: Tom Hinckley, College of Forest Resources, and Yoram Bauman, Program on the Environment (Ph.D. in Economics) Course Website: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/workspace/yoram/3150/13550

Course Schedule:
Autumn 2010
Lecture: MWF 9:30-10:20
Discussion Sections: TBD
Winter 2011 TBD

TA responsibilities include:
# Attending all lectures
# Running three discussion sections, each meeting once a week for 1-2 hours
# Grading
# Arranging lecture and discussion logistics and activities, and preparing course materials Additional course-specific requirements of the instructors
Requirements:
# Academic standing as a UW Graduate Student and eligibility to hold a Graduate Student Assistantship.
# Availability for full appointment timeframe.
# Previous college teaching experience.
# Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
# Current graduate students who can bring their interdisciplinary experience and perspective to environmental education.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Condition of Employment:
# Currently registered UW graduate student
# Compensation: Based on standard UW rates determined by student standing

A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification may be required prior to hire.

Terms:
Salary information: http://www.grad.washington.edu/students/fa/salary-schedules.shtml
This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: UW/UAW Contract Preamble.

Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessments will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.

Applicants should submit:
(1) Current CV/resume, no more than 2 pages worth of text;
(2) Two to three references (name, title, phone, email) familiar with your teaching abilities;
(3) Cover Letter Assessment, no more than 2 pages worth of text, stating what strengths you would bring to serving as a teaching assistant in an interdisciplinary environmental studies course, as well as your strengths and background relevant to the specific activities outlined in the position and course description.

Application Timeline:
Application review begins immediately. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For priority consideration, apply by: April 7, 2010
Notification: April 20, 2010
Acceptance: April 23, 2010

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ADVANCE Program Graduate Student Assistant

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ADVANCE Program Assistant

Department: ADVANCE Center for Institutional Change/College of Engineering
Date Available: 3/16/2010
Application Deadline: 2/24/2010

General Duties/Description:
The Graduate Staff Assistant at ADVANCE will assist with various day to day activities including:

• budget and invoice filing, including maintenance of budget files, sorting and photocopying invoices, and tracking down missing invoices as identified by the Program Operations Specialist
• web maintenance for the ADVANCE web site, including minor updates via DreamWeaver; web maintenance and updates for On-Ramps into Academia web site, posting updates to the On Ramps into Academia job listings blog and feed; and updating the ADVANCE online calendar and Lactation Room calendar
• writing/editing marketing materials for various ADVANCE projects; updating materials used for various ADVANCE workshops; printing and editing flyers and posters for various ADVANCE workshops
• web research for the ADVANCE research associate and program/research manager, including utilizing search engines, researching articles, researching organizations and identifying contacts, and preparing entries for EndNote
• event coordination and preparing event supplies, including communicating with vendors for workshops, creating and printing name tags, agendas, handouts, packets, and other materials used at events, and tracking RSVPs for events
• national workshops and symposium application processing, including collating application materials, distributing applications for review, responding to applicants, and maintaining a database of applicants and their status
• data entry through Microsoft Excel
• maintaining and updating ADVANCE e-mail lists
• other duties as assigned by the Program/Research Manager and Program Operations Specialist
Requirements:
Currently registered UW Graduate Student in good standing and eligibility to hold a Graduate Student Assistantship (must be enrolled for a minimum of 10 credits for spring quarter)

Candidates should have a genuine interest in the focus of ADVANCE, and enjoy working with diverse groups of people. Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize. In addition, candidates must be comfortable with computers, work well as a member of a team and independently, communicate effectively with colleagues, exercise good judgment, be open to learning new skills, and meet deadlines.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired skills:
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel strongly preferred; other desired skills include knowledge of Dreamweaver, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Salary:
Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with academic standing, qualifications, and experience.

How to Apply:
E-mail Kristin Hofmeister, ADVANCE Program Operations Specialist, at khofmeis@uw.edu with a note of interest and your resume. Please include where you learned of the position.

Biology Teaching Assistant

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Our Biology Department has outstanding opportunities for 50% FTE temporary Spring Quarter 2010 teaching assistants

Biology typically hires between one and eight non-Biology TAs every quarter, depending on commitments to Biology graduate students. TAs may be required to lead labs or quiz sections at lower division or upper division levels. Courses are offered in: Introductory Biology; Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology; Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology; Plant Biology; and Physiology.

Responsibilities include: attending lectures, teaching sections, grading, and additional course specific requirements of individual instructors. For further information about possible courses see University course catalog and time schedules.

Health insurance and operating fee waiver for eligible graduate students.


Posting date: February 2, 2010
Application Deadline: February 16, 2010
Notification date: March 2, 2010
Acceptance date: March 18, 2010
Requirements:
Currently registered UW graduate student in good standing and eligible to hold a graduate student assistantship.

Availability for entire appointment timeframe (3/29/10-6/15/10).

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Satisfactory grades in one or more upper division courses in the appropriate field.
Condition of Employment:
Must be able to participate for the entire duration of the course.

How to Apply:
Fill out form available at: http://www.biology.washington.edu/pdf/grad/BioTAapp.pdf, and submit electronically to eoc@u.washington.edu along with current CV, contact information for 2-3 references and proof of appropriate coursework.

Graduate Staff Assistant Position

******************This position comes with a tuition waiver*****************

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Learning and Scholarly Technologies has an outstanding opportunity for Graduate Staff Assistant, Spring, Summer and Autumn Quarters.

Department: LEARNING & SCHOLARLY TECHNOLOGIES
Job Location: 4518 University Way
Posting Date: February 1, 2010

Date Available: Spring quarter 2010
Deadline: February 15, 2010
Notification Deadline: March 1, 2010
Acceptance Deadline: March 15, 2010

Description:
Learning & Scholarly Technologies (LST) supports members of the University of Washington (UW) community as they discover, work toward, and achieve their learning, teaching and research goals. We explore innovative technologies and offer proven solutions, in collaboration with our clients, to help them stay at the forefront of their work.

LST is seeking a UW graduate student to serve as a Graduate Staff Assistant for spring, summer, and autumn 2010. The Graduate Staff Assistant will contribute to current and future research projects at LST. Duties include: coordinating research activities, assisting with data collection and analysis (both quantitative and qualitative), and contributing to written reports of study findings.

Requirements:
# Currently registered UW Graduate Student in good standing and eligibility to hold a Graduate Student Assistantship

Candidates must have strong research and writing skills, including quantitative analysis abilities and expertise with SPSS. Applicants should also have experience conducting focus groups or interviews and experience analyzing qualitative data. In addition, candidates must work well as a member of a team and independently, communicate effectively with colleagues, exercise good judgment, and meet deadlines.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired:
Experience in a field related to education and technology is a plus. Teaching experience or other relevant technology or research experience is also desired.
Condition of Employment:
# Currently registered UW graduate student

# Candidates are hired through graduate appointments; applicants must therefore be enrolled at the UW and be in good standing with ten credits or more of graduate coursework during spring and autumn quarters and two credits or more of graduate coursework during summer quarter.
# Applicants must also be able to work 20 hours from Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm.
# The appointment carries a stipend, tuition waiver, and health benefits.

A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification may be required prior to hire.

Terms:
Salary information: http://www.grad.washington.edu/students/fa/salary-schedules.shtml
This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: UW/UAW Contract Preamble.

Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessments will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.

Application Timeline:
Application review begins immediately. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For priority consideration, apply by: February 15, 2010
Notification Deadline: March 1, 2010
Acceptance Deadline: March 15, 2010

Research Assistantship for Winter Quarter 2010

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The Graduate School solicits applications for a part-time, 50% FTE one quarter Research Assistantship (RA) appointment (with possibility of re-appointment for additional quarters) to help analyze information and data related to UW graduate education.

Responsibilities will include:
1. Research, analyze and report on graduate education data. This will require using Graduate School databases, the UW Enterprise Data Warehouse, and other institutional, web and library sources. This will also require collaboration with Graduate School staff.
2. Create reports that communicate data and analysis to the UW and larger communities.
3. Provide data analysis and information for use with internal and external constituencies via updates, published reports, and the Graduate School website.
4. Create short surveys to obtain information to supplement existing Graduate School data (e.g., short surveys of staff working in graduate education, graduate students, faculty, etc.)
5. Build local reporting systems to provide access to information that will support internal decision-making and strategic planning and communications.

The RA will report to the Dean of the Graduate School, and also work closely with the Director of Computing and Information Resources, and the Director of Communication and Marketing.
Requirements:
# Full-time graduate student status at the University of Washington
# Demonstrated aptitude for data gathering, analysis, reporting, writing.
# Basic statistical knowledge and ability to use programs such as SPSS;
# Proficiency in MS Office applications with emphasis on MS Access and Excel.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
# Research-based master's degree and experience with data analysis, reporting, writing.
# Survey design experience and proficiency with TSQL, Excel pivot tables and PowerPoint are highly desirable.
# Experience with graduate education data and methods
# Experience using warehouse tools, including business analytics
Condition of Employment:
# Currently registered UW graduate student

Terms:

The salary schedule may be found Graduate Student Salary Schedule.

Research Assistants will be required to register for a minimum of ten credits per quarter; successful applicants will be responsible for paying any student fees. Operating Fee (including most of tuition) will be paid. Graduate Appointee accident/sickness insurance will be provided.

This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: UW/UAW Contract Preamble.
The appointment may continue beyond Winter quarter, contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes submitting a resume/vitae and completing the on-line cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessments will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.


The application deadline is December 3, 2009, however, application materials submitted sooner will be considered immediately. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Decisions and notification to all applicants will be communicated by December 11, 2009 and the appointment will begin on December 16, 2009.
Questions concerning the position or the application process may be sent to graddean@u.washington.edu.

Learning and Scholarly Technologies Graduate Assistant

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Learning and Scholarly Technologies has an outstanding opportunity for Graduate Staff Assistant, Winter and Spring Quarters.

Department: LEARNING & SCHOLARLY TECHNOLOGIES
Job Location: 4518 University Way

Date Available: Winter and Spring quarters 2010
Deadline: November 20, 2009
Notification Deadline: December 4, 2009
Acceptance: December 11, 2009

Description:
Learning & Scholarly Technologies (LST) supports members of the University of Washington (UW) community as they discover, work toward, and achieve their learning, teaching and research goals. We explore innovative technologies and offer proven solutions, in collaboration with our clients, to help them stay at the forefront of their work.

LST is seeking a UW graduate student to serve as a Graduate Staff Assistant for winter and spring quarters. The Graduate Staff Assistant will be responsible for technical writing and editing. Projects include writing LST marketing materials and news stories; collaborating on technology research reports; creating and updating content for the LST Web site (http://www.uw.edu/lst), including online how-to guides, computing workshop curriculum, and profiles of technology use; collaborating with professional, graduate, and undergraduate staff on curriculum development and technical communication projects; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
# Currently registered UW Graduate Student in good standing and eligibility to hold a Graduate Student Assistantship.

Candidates should have a genuine interest in academic technology and enjoy working with and assisting people. Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong editing skills. In addition, candidates must be able to understand new technology quickly, work well as a member of a team and independently, communicate effectively with colleagues, exercise good judgment, and meet deadlines.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
Other desired skills include the following: leadership ability; Web design skills and experience with Web languages; proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel, including chart design; teaching experience; and other relevant technology, writing, or technical communication experience.
Condition of Employment:
# Currently registered UW graduate student
# Candidates are hired through graduate appointments; applicants must therefore be enrolled at the UW and be in good standing with ten credits or more of graduate coursework.
# Applicants must also be able to work 20 hours from Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm.
# The appointment carries a stipend, tuition waiver, and health benefits.
# The appointment may continue beyond spring 2010, based on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification may be required prior to hire.

Terms:
Salary information: http://www.grad.washington.edu/students/fa/salary-schedules.shtml
This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: UW/UAW Contract Preamble.

Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessments will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.

Application Timeline:
Application review begins immediately. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For priority consideration, apply by: November 20, 2009
Notification: December 4, 2009
Acceptance: December 11, 2009

Graduate Staff Assistant Position

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Date Available: October 21, 2009
Application Deadline: October 21, 2009
Notification Date: October 28, 2009

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education seek a graduate staff assistant to help with the Education, Learning and Society (ELS) Minor the Diversity Minor program during the 2009-10 academic year. These two programs serve approximately 400 undergraduate juniors and seniors who have declared minors and assist approximately 400 freshmen and sophomores who are preparing to declare a minor. Both minor attract students from a variety of majors and departments and maintain partnerships with a number of programs and offices through the UW and the community.

Duties and Responsibilities
-Direct communication with the academic advisers of each minor to determine particular needs of both programs as they grow.
-Management of academic advising overflow of both minors, including in-person advising sessions with undergraduates, email conversations, phone calls, group presentations, information sessions and degree audit report maintenance.
-Assistance with ELS Minor Colloquium course, GEN ST 300, including grading, lecturing, and creation of syllabi and list of readings.
-Assistance in the creation of a capstone course for the Diversity Minor.
-Assistance with upkeep of the websites for both minor programs.
-Assistance with events planning and publicity for both minor programs.
-Assistance with management and updating of lists of courses approved for each of the minor programs.
-Additional duties as assigned that may arise pertaining to the growth and maintenance of each program.


For detailed information on Benefits for this position,
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Requirements:
• Enrolled as a full time graduate student in good academic standing during the 2009-10 academic year.

• Strong scholarly and pedagogical interest in diversity and education;
• Experience working with and/or advising undergraduates;
• Superior writing, editing, and oral communication skills;
• Strong organizational aptitude;
• Experience building and managing web pages;
• Ability to work effectively in small groups; and,
• Enrolled as a graduate student.
Desired:
Familiarity with UW web technologies.

Condition of Employment:
This is a standard 50% graduate research assistant position, and is available starting October 21, 2009.

It requires at least a commitment through June 25, 2010. The successful applicant must be enrolled as a full time graduate student in good academic standing throughout the employment period.

Application Process:

Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessment(s) will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.