Graduate Staff Assistant Position Available

GRADUATE STAFF ASSISTANT [UW grad students]

Req #:	145319
Department:	ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Job Location:	Seattle Campus
Job Location Detail:	Schmitz Hall 459
Posting Date:	05/26/2017
Closing Info:	Closes On 06/12/2017
Salary:	Tuition plus standard salary. Salary is commensurate with student standing.
Union Position:	Yes
	This classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit Union Information
Limited Recruitment:	Other
Limited Recruitment Other:	currently registered UW graduate students

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 enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

International Student Services and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions have an outstanding opportunity for a part-time, temporary Graduate Staff Assistant to work for 3 quarters, from September 16, 2017 – June 15, 2018. This position offers a valuable, hands-on opportunity to learn about and assist international students through the academic cycle from initial inquiry to graduation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Within Admissions:
• Read and evaluate admission applications, considering both academic and personal factors
• Answer a variety of questions about international undergraduate admissions, requirements, orientation programs, registering for classes, housing, student support services, and student life at the UW through email correspondence and other outreach activities
• Assist with data entry and I-20 processing for newly admitted undergraduate international students

Within ISS:
• Serve as an international student adviser for undergraduate and graduate students
• Provide excellent student service for callers and drop-ins at the reception desk
• Advise students one-on-one and respond to email and phone requests
• Maintain both paper and electronic student immigration files
• Review benefit applications including program extension, change of status, and employment
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources
• Refer students with complex cases to staff advisers
• Deliver informational workshops to small groups
• Assist departments with basic regulatory information
• Perform project work as requested
• Participate in orientation sessions for new international students

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: September 16, 2017 – June 15, 2018

HOURS: 740 hours over 17 pay periods. This is 37 weeks from Sept. 16, 2017 – June 15, 2018 which is approximately 20 hours per week with one week off in December during the winter quarter break and one week off in March for the
spring quarter break.

SALARY: Tuition plus standard salary. Salary is commensurate with student standing.

CREDIT LOAD: Must be formally enrolled as a UW graduate student for at least 10 credits each quarter for fall, winter, and spring quarters.

UNION POSITION: 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: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html

REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled UW graduate student
• Strong interest in international education as a career
• Desire to learn, apply, and communicate complex immigration regulations and university policy
• Ability to relate and communicate positively with students from culturally diverse backgrounds and whose first language may not be English
• Excellent written and verbal skills, especially writing professional emails that represent the UW
• Reliable, self-starter with careful attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high traffic environment
• Learn quickly and apply complicated assessment guidelines in the review of applications without personal bias

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 enrolled UW graduate student
Appointment to this position is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory results from a criminal background check.

Application Process:

APPLY: www.uw.edu/jobs; search for Req #145319. In addition to submitting a cover letter, please submit contact information for 2-3 references.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: June 12, 2017.

NOTIFICATION DATES: We will notify those accepted for the position by the week of June 26, 2017 and the position will start September 16, 2017.

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Criminal Conviction History, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. 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 all required assessments have been completed.

Application inquiries may be made with:
Machelle Allman, Assistant Director of International Student Services, allmama@uw.edu or 206.221.0329.