International Student Services (ISS) on the Seattle campus is looking for a Student Assistant to join our team. This role focuses on enhancing our communication strategies to better engage with our diverse community of F-1 and J-1 international students. The ideal candidate will support various communication initiatives, including content creation, social media management, and email campaigns. This role reports to the Assistant Director of Student Services and Compliance.
Responsibilities
- Assist in creating and editing content for newsletters, website updates, blog posts, social media posts, and other communication materials.
- Manage and schedule posts on ISS social media platforms to engage and inform students about important F-1 and J-1 deadlines, events, and services.
- Support the development of email campaigns to effectively communicate key information to the F-1 and J-1 international student community.
- Help maintain and update the ISS website with current information, ensuring content is accessible and relevant.
- Assist with designing flyers, graphics, and other visual content for ISS events and initiatives.
- Participate in team meetings and provide input on communication strategies and content development.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a currently enrolled UW student on the Seattle campus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Experience with video editing software such (e.g., ClipChamp) is preferred.
- Experience with basic graphic design tools (e.g., Canva) is preferred.
- Experience working with or interest in international student services is a plus.
Work Schedule:
- Flexible hours (Mon – Fri only), starting with about 10 hours per week.
- In person and remote hours expected
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit a resume with relevant work experience and examples of communications work (e.g. graphics, newsletters, videos, etc).
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in communications, develop skills in content creation, and be part of a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the international student experience at the UW.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
The University of Washington prohibits sex discrimination and sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns, make complaints, or direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: uw.edu/titleix/title-ix-notice/.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@uw.edu.
