Research Assistantship for Winter Quarter 2010

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=59396&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1

Part-time, 50% FTE one quarter Research Assistantship (RA) appointment (with possibility of re-appointment for additional quarters)   –   to help analyze information and data related to UW graduate education.

Note:  The application deadline is December 3, 2009, however, application materials submitted sooner will be considered immediately. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Responsibilities will include:
1. Research, analyze and report on graduate education data. This will require using Graduate School databases, the UW Enterprise Data Warehouse, and other institutional, web and library sources. This will also require collaboration with Graduate School staff.
2. Create reports that communicate data and analysis to the UW and larger communities.
3. Provide data analysis and information for use with internal and external constituencies via updates, published reports, and the Graduate School website.
4. Create short surveys to obtain information to supplement existing Graduate School data (e.g., short surveys of staff working in graduate education, graduate students, faculty, etc.)
5. Build local reporting systems to provide access to information that will support internal decision-making and strategic planning and communications.

The RA will report to the Dean of the Graduate School, and also work closely with the Director of Computing and Information Resources, and the Director of Communication and Marketing.
Requirements:
# Full-time graduate student status at the University of Washington
# Demonstrated aptitude for data gathering, analysis, reporting, writing.
# Basic statistical knowledge and ability to use programs such as SPSS;
# Proficiency in MS Office applications with emphasis on MS Access and Excel.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
# Research-based master’s degree and experience with data analysis, reporting, writing.
# Survey design experience and proficiency with TSQL, Excel pivot tables and PowerPoint are highly desirable.
# Experience with graduate education data and methods
# Experience using warehouse tools, including business analytics
Condition of Employment:
# Currently registered UW graduate student

Uses Graduate Student Salary Schedule.

Research Assistants will be required to register for a minimum of ten credits per quarter; successful applicants will be responsible for paying any student fees. Operating Fee (including most of tuition) will be paid. Graduate Appointee accident/sickness insurance will be provided.

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: UW/UAW Contract Preamble.
The appointment may continue beyond Winter quarter, contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes submitting a resume/vitae and completing the on-line cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessments will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select “Apply to this Position” on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. 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 the assessment is complete.

The application deadline is December 3, 2009, however, application materials submitted sooner will be considered immediately. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Decisions and notification to all applicants by December 11, 2009.
Appointment to begin December 16, 2009.
Questions to graddean@u.washington.edu.

Earth Ministry, Operations Manager Job Open

http://www.earthministry.org/about/jobs

(Note from Kate: While the pay is pretty low, the experience you can get here, if it’s relevant to your career plans, could be high in value.)

ORGANIZATION: Earth Ministry is a non-profit organization committed to engaging the Christian community in environmental stewardship. We work in partnership with individuals and congregations to respond to this great moral challenge through education, individual and congregational lifestyle choices, and organizing for social change through environmental advocacy. While Earth Ministry is rooted in the Christian tradition, we actively engage all religious communities on climate and energy issues through Washington Interfaith Power & Light. Our programs and resources are in use across the US and Canada and available to all.

Half-time (20 hrs/week) staff position responsible for day-to-day organizational support. Duties include a mix of administrative, IT, financial, and program responsibilities.

Requirements: Bachelor?s degree and minimum of one year experience in an administrative capacity, preferably with a non-profit organization. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and database systems and excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Strong time management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities are essential.  Additional experience may substitute for education requirement.

Salary and Benefits: $10-$13/ hour depending on experience, plus half-time medical benefits and generous vacation.

To Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to search@earthministry.org by November 23, 2009. Early applications will be given priority and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Position starts January 2, 2010 as is located in Seattle, WA. Earth Ministry is an equal opportunity employer. No calls.
http://www.earthministry.org

Job listing sent by
LeeAnne Beres, Executive Director of EM (and SMA alumna)
Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light
6512 23rd Ave NW, Suite 317
Seattle, WA 98117

Teaching Assistant – Biology

50% FTE temporary Winter Quarter 2010 teaching assistant position(s).

Application Deadline: November 13, 2009

Biology typically hires between one and eight non-Biology TAs every quarter, depending on commitments to Biology graduate students. TAs may be required to lead labs or quiz sections at lower division or upper division levels. Courses are offered in: Introductory Biology; Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology; Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology; Plant Biology; and Physiology.

Responsibilities include: attending lectures, teaching sections, grading, and additional course specific requirements of individual instructors. For further information about possible courses see University course catalog and time schedules.
Requirements:
Currently registered UW graduate student in good standing and eligible to hold a graduate student assistantship.

Availability for entire appointment timeframe (1/04/10-3/19/10).

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Satisfactory grades in one or more upper division courses in the appropriate field.

Must be able to participate for the entire duration of the course.

How to Apply:
Fill out form available at: http://www.biology.washington.edu/pdf/grad/BioTAapp.pdf, and submit electronically to eoc@u.washington.edu along with current CV, contact information for 2-3 references and proof of appropriate coursework.

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=59246&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=JobList&szFormat=search

Winter TA for POE

ENVIR 250: Data Types & Collection Methods
Winter Quarter 2010, 1/04/2010 to 3/19/2010

Instructors: Eric Salathé, Department of Atmospheric Sciences and JISAO Climate Impacts Group; and Eunice Blavascunas, Program on the Environment   –    MTWTh 2:30-3:20 PM

Application review begins immediately. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For priority consideration, apply by: November 12, 2009
Notification: November 23, 2009
Acceptance: November 25, 2009

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=JobList&szFormat=search

or look in the Academic Student Employee category of the University Employment website.

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=59202&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1

Grad Staff Assistant Position

(Even before you read this, go to http://uwgfis.blogspot.com/ and sign up to be on the email list of the GFIS Funding Opportunities blog.  I don’t check my UW email as often as I did, so being signed up will let you get these as soon as they are posted. Good luck!  -Kate)

Date Available: October 21, 2009
Application Deadline: October 21, 2009
Notification Date: October 28, 2009

The College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education seek a graduate staff assistant to help with the Education, Learning and Society (ELS) Minor the Diversity Minor program during the 2009-10 academic year. These two programs serve approximately 400 undergraduate juniors and seniors who have declared minors and assist approximately 400 freshmen and sophomores who are preparing to declare a minor. Both minor attract students from a variety of majors and departments and maintain partnerships with a number of programs and offices through the UW and the community.

This is a standard 50% graduate research assistant position, and is available starting October 21, 2009.

It requires at least a commitment through June 25, 2010. The successful applicant must be enrolled as a full time graduate student in good academic standing throughout the employment period.

To find it (and this is tricky), go to https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=58663&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1

that brings you to the UW Employment pages, where you’ll be looking for a position labeled PREDOCTORAL STAFF ASSOCIATE 1. (It’s the same one, and don’t worry at their terminology. If you’re interested, apply for it.  Also, if you have to use their search, remember to look under the Category of Academic Student Employment.)

In Case You’re Not on the GPSS Mailing List….

The UW Graduate and Professional Student Senate currently has several open
positions for UW students.  For more information on each of the positions
follow the links below.

Legislative Assistant:
http://www.meme-hazard.org/gpss-staging/content/employmentlegislative-assistant
Policy Analyst:
http://www.meme-hazard.org/gpss-staging/content/employment-policy-analyst
Publications Assistant:
http://www.meme-hazard.org/gpss-staging/content/employment-publications-assistan
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Resource Assistant:
http://www.meme-hazard.org/gpss-staging/content/employment-resource-assistant

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Lindsay Alane Morse, Secretary
Graduate and Professional Student Senate
University of Washington, Seattle
Doctoral Candidate, Classics

email: gpsssec@u.washington.edu
http://www.gpss.washington.edu
phone: (206) 543-8576

Student Office Ast., Dept. Biostatistics

Immediate opening for a student office assistant in the Department of
Biostatistics (in the School of Public Health). Duties include:

* Assist the Student Services Counselor with data entry, word processing,
filing, on campus errands, and photocopying

* Event preparation

* Answer phones

* Provide clerical support to other Biostatistics staff members as requested

* May need to work additional hours during the month of June to assist with our
annual “Summer Institute in Statistical Genetics” event.

* Other miscellaneous duties as required.

This position requires approx 12 – 15 hours per week.

Hourly rate: $10.00/hour (depending on qualifications).

Qualifications:

* MUST BE PROFICIENT IN MS OFFICE (Access, Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint)
* Superior web skills
* Thorough, responsible; close attention to detail
* Strong organizational skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Requirements:

* Matriculated UW student

To apply, send resume to Renee Albert, Student Services Counselor, rca@uw.edu.
Contact Renee at 616-6734 with questions.

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Renee Albert
Student Services Counselor

Graduate Program Office
Department of Biostatistics, UW
Box 357232
Seattle, WA 98195

p. (206) 616-6734
f. (206) 543-3286

Community Organizers, Part-Time

COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS (PART-TIME)
People for Puget Sound, Seattle, Washington
Closes: Not Specified

People for Puget Sound is a local non-profit citizen action group
dedicated to protecting and restoring Puget Sound through education,
habitat restoration, and political advocacy. We’re looking for
enthusiastic, capable Community Organizers to engage the public and
recruit new members. With your help we can restore the Sound as a vital
habitat for fish, wildlife, and people. Join our team and make a difference!

Job Duties:
–Recruit new members, activists and volunteers via door-to-door and
street canvassing.
–Educate and raise awareness of Puget Sound’s sickened ecosystem.
–Data entry into membership database.
–Other duties as assigned.

Qualities/Skills Needed:
–Passion for the environment;
–Attention to detail and organizational skills;
–Strong customer service skills;
–Comfortable asking people for money;
–Outgoing;
–Self-motivated;
–Prior canvass experience encouraged but not required.

How to Apply:
Send your resume to SWalsh@Pugetsound.org

Check us out on the web at www.pugetsound.org

Washington Sea Grant Science Writing Fellowship

7/21/09

Applications are invited for the Washington Sea Grant (WSG) Science Writing
Fellowship for Fall Quarter 2009.

WSG is seeking outstanding candidates to work on the development of a variety of
communication products about Sea Grant projects and issues in marine-related
research, education, and outreach.

The fellow would work closely with the WSG Communications program and UW science
writing instructor Dr. Deborah Illman on activities that may involve development
of newsletter articles, content for brochures and reports, Web content, or other
materials to be determined in conjunction with WSG personnel. The fellow would
be expected to spend 8 to 10 hours per week on these activities; some of the
work may be done remotely. Background information on Washington Sea Grant is
available at http://wsg.washington.edu/

One candidate for Fall Quarter will be selected for the fellowship, which
provides a stipend of $1,000 for the quarter.

Upper division undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.
Applicants should forward a resume, two writing samples, and a cover letter
outlining how this experience would further the fellow's goals, to
Dr. Deborah Illman, search committee chair, at illman@u.washington.edu.

Applications are due on or before August 28, 2009 for the Fall fellowship,
expected to begin by approximately September 16.

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Deborah L. Illman, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow, National Science Foundation Discovery Corps 2006-2009
http://faculty.washington.edu/illman
Editor, Northwest Science & Technology  http://www.nwst.org
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7940
206-616-4826

Odegaard Writing Center Needs Tutors

Here’s the listing description, but note that it doesn’t pay tuition and does pay very little, however, the hours may work for your schedule, and pickings are going to be slim this year.

http://depts.washington.edu/owrc/Hiring2010.html