UW/Fred Hutch Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) EDI/TRS Student Assistant
Duties and Responsibilities:
The UW/Fred Hutch Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) is located in the UW Department of Global Health and the UW Schools of Public Health and Medicine. CFAR engages some of the world’s most eminent HIV/AIDS researchers and educators in pursuit of its mission to foster collaborative and interdisciplinary research, support HIV research career development of junior investigators, and serve HIV investigators at affiliated institutions. CFAR staff support a diverse body of professionals and facilitate their access to project funding and collaborations, research infrastructure and services, leadership opportunities, career development programs and services, and continuing education. We invite you to join us in working to end the global HIV epidemic.
The CFAR is hiring a student assistant to join its staff and perform the following functions in support of the CFAR Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and the CFAR Translational Research Subcore:
Program Coordination and Administrative Support:
- Provide administrative assistance to the Director of EDI, including scheduling meetings.
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of EDI programs and activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to integrate EDI principles into existing processes and practices.
- Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and documents related to EDI programs and initiatives.
Data and Reporting:
- Track progress on EDI metrics and key performance indicators and identify areas for improvement.
- Assist in preparing data for EDI-related surveys and assessments.
Communication and Outreach:
- Assist in drafting EDI-related communications
- Coordinate internal and external communications to promote EDI initiatives.
- Assist in organizing and participating in community outreach and engagement events.
- Assist with improving the organization’s EDI web presence and social media engagement.
Research Team Support:
- Assist with administrative tasks including scanning of consent documents, working in REDCap
- Scheduling and conducting outreach to study participants
- Serving as a focus group discussant leader for a qualitative study
Minimum Qualifications:
- Available to work up to 10 hours per week through Spring Quarter 2025; possible option for increased hours during the summer of June 2025 through August 2025
- Typical office hours are Monday-Friday between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm; student may negotiate a work schedule that works around their class schedule
- Full-time undergraduate student or Master’s student
- Task-driven and detail-oriented
- Reliable, punctual and able to meet deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Desired Qualifications:
- Fluent in Vietnamese or Spanish
- Experience working in an office setting and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience in a EDI-related role or program.
- Experience with communications work, including web editing and social media.
- Experience with community engagement or student organizations.
This position is a great opportunity for students to:
- Learn about the field of global health and HIV research
- Channel their creative talents toward fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Interact with CFAR faculty and community-based partners
- Gain firsthand experience working in a large, complex organization, which has achieved national and international recognition in research and training
- Gain experience in office administration and program support
- Develop project management and leadership skills
- Implement process improvement ideas within a collaborative team
This position is subject to the UW’s guidance and policies re: safety and prevention against COVID-19. The assigned work site is at Hans Rosling Center, 3980 15th Avenue NE, 7th Floor Seattle, WA 98195 or Harborview 2 West Clinic, 325 Ninth Ave, Seattle WA 98104.
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.
