The University of Washington Honors Program is an innovative space and collaborative community engaged in rigorous interdisciplinary exploration. Students can pursue Honors as a general education track, as an in-depth program within their majors, or as a combination of the two. They may apply as new freshmen, at the end of their first year, or once they’ve selected a major. We prepare our students to ask and answer bold questions about the challenges facing our ever-changing world through participation in small classes with faculty from across campus and work across the university, and by challenging themselves and each other to take intellectual risks and commit to conscious global citizenship.
The University Honors Program is seeking a part-time undergraduate Front Desk Associate. This position offers a valuable hands-on opportunity to work with higher education professionals in a fun and busy office during the summer of 2022.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Front Desk Associate is responsible for general front desk duties, in addition to working closely with all members of Honors Program staff on project work. On occasion, you may work with other members of the University community, as well as members of the public.
Some of your duties will include…
- General representation of the Program and support of all Honors staff
- Manage main telephone and uwhonors email correspondence
- Front desk reception (when in person)
- Records Retention
- Review and organize email and Program files
- Assist with Freshman Advising & Orientation sessions
- Coordinate Zoom logistics, manage email & phone communications around each session, and answer course registration and general UW student questions
- Assist with recruitment & admissions
- Review and update web content, organize and assist with information sessions and individual prospective student meetings
- Assist with academic services projects, including reviewing forms and perfoming audits
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Approximately June 15 -September 15, 2022. Priority availability July 1 – August 11, 2022
HOURS: Up to 15 hours per week with a maximum of 150 hours total. Some remote work may be possible.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a UW undergraduate student
- Required availability July 1 – Aug 11
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Firefox, Chrome, WordPress, UW Registration system, and UW student policies and practices
- Equally comfortable working as a member of a team and autonomously
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Independent self starter with strong problem-solving and organization skills
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications
SALARY: $17.27/hour
DESIRED:
Current UW Honors Program student, demonstrating a practical understanding of the Program’s mission and values and experience with our courses. Experience in a UW student leader role (like an Orientation Leader, tour guide, or FIG instructor). Demonstrated experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Office technologies, and WordPress.
Condition of Employment:
State law requires that the University of Washington obtain the Disclosure of Sexual Misconduct declaration signed by the candidate. The declaration will require you to disclose any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct, to authorize current and past employers to disclose to the UW any sexual misconduct currently being investigated and/or committed by you, and to release current and past employers from any liability. If the results of the disclosure are unacceptable, you will not be offered a position at the UW.
Please note that all appointments with the University of Washington are subject to the applicable laws of the State of Washington, and the rules and regulations of the University, as they may be amended from time to time.
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted via the UW Honors Program’s application form, found here. No additional materials will be accepted or considered and no alternative methods of application will be accepted. Please include both first and last names on your resume and cover letter.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: June 1, 2022
Inquiries about this position can be made with Kelly Chapman at kekelang@uw.edu.