PROGRAM ASSISTANT (50% FTE)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. 

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

For over 55 years, the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) has advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Washington, a campus that sits on tribal land. Through our programs and partnerships, we create pathways for diverse populations to access postsecondary opportunities, nurture and support their academic success, and cultivate a campus climate that enriches the educational experience for all. This legacy of work continues to drive excellence at UW and together, we help the university work toward its vision for becoming a more just and equitable campus community. More information about the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity is available at uw.edu/OMAD.

Within OMA&D is the College Access unit that implements programs focused on expanding access for underserved communities by partnering with K-12 school districts, two-year colleges, and community coalitions. The UW Educational Talent Search program founded in the early 1990’s has an opening for a program assistant.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under the supervision of the Director for the University of Washington TRIO Educational Talent Search (UWETS), the Program Assistant (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv) provides critical input in the support, implementation, and coordination of the UWETS project, which is designed to help low-income and first-generation students succeed in middle school and high school, enroll in college, and obtain a postsecondary degree. The Program Assistant works primarily in collaboration with the Director in the support and implementation of the UWETS objectives, procedures, practices, and policies. However, depending on the task, the program assistant may also work directly with the academic counselors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Director for Educational Talent Search (ETS), the program assistant will perform work requiring knowledge and experience specific to the program. Providing students, staff, program participants, and/or the public with information and interpretation of policies and activities related to the program. Composing written communications and keeping records relating to program operations.

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