Undergrad Admissions Reviewers Needed

Note: These positions COME WITH A TUITION WAIVER for Winter Quarter 2010.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking graduate students for graduate student service appointments during Winter Quarter 2010. These positions offer a valuable hands-on opportunity to participate with admissions professionals in the review of undergraduate applications for Autumn Quarter 2010. Multiple positions available!

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: December 16-February 28 (five pay periods). Must be available for weekday training December 16-18 and December 28-31–no exceptions. Please note: The first three days of mandatory training overlap with the final three days of exam period in Autumn Quarter. On December 16, training will run for approx. 5 hours.

HOURS: 183 hours over 5 pay periods; approximately 19 hours per week. Available work hours—8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekdays; extended in-office reading hours offered—5:00-8:00 p.m. 3 nights each week; weekly Saturday hours provided. All files must be read in the Office of Admissions during regular office hours or during the (optional) extended evening hours and Saturdays. No files will be taken home.

CREDIT LOAD: Must be formally enrolled in a tuition-based program (not fee-based or self-sustaining) in the UW Graduate School for at least 10 credits during Winter Quarter 2010.

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is seeking graduate students for graduate student service appointments during Winter Quarter 2010. These positions offer a valuable hands-on opportunity to participate with admissions professionals in the review of undergraduate applications for Autumn Quarter 2010.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Readers will assess freshman applications, using a combination of personal and academic factors. Applications are assessed by two Readers separately, and final admission decisions are made by Admissions administrators, based on Reader assessments.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: October 21, 2009

NOTIFICATION/ACCEPTANCE DATES: We will notify those accepted for the positions by November 4, 2009.

CONTACT IN UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: Robin Hennes, Assistant Director: rchennes@uw.edu; 206.616.3862

SALARY:
Tuition plus standard salary – salary is commensurate with student standing.
http://www.grad.washington.edu/fellow/salaryschedule.htm
Requirements:
Must be formally enrolled in a tuition-based program (not fee-based or self-sustaining) in the UW Graduate School for at least 10 credits during Winter Quarter 2010.

Ability to do the following: read and evaluate applications, considering both academic and personal factors; learn quickly and apply complicated assessment guidelines; apply assessment principles without personal bias; read rapidly and accurately and work independently for hours at a time; be sensitive to diversity/multicultural issues and educational disadvantage.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Condition of Employment:
APPLY: You may apply by selecting “apply for this job” (below). In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter that should address the following questions in a total of 450 words or less:

Question 1: Your assignment is to select a strong and diverse class of freshmen for the University of Washington. What is the meaning of “strong and diverse?” What academic and personal factors would you choose to consider in reviewing applications and why?

Question 2: How will you objectively evaluate an applicant whose views conflict with yours? Is it ever appropriate to use judgment based on personal opinions in reviewing for admission to a public university? Regardless of your answer, whether yes or no, please give an example to illustrate your decision.

Please note that your application will not be reviewed and you will not be considered for this position until the cover letter assessment is complete.

NOAA Coral Reef Fellowships

Coral Reef Management Fellows, NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program (US Territories)

I.M. Systems Group (http://www.imsg.com/), a contractor to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking individuals to serve as Coral Reef Management Fellows. The Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program is administered by NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) which supports effective management and sound science to preserve, sustain and restore valuable coral reef ecosystems.

 

The Fellowship Program is a two year program beginning January 2010 and ending January 2012. Fellows are located in Pago Pago, American Samoa; Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI); Miami, Florida; Adelup, Guam; Hawai`i (exact location to be determined by September 2009); Puerto Rico (exact location determined during interview) and St. Croix, U.S.Virgin Islands (USVI). Duties and qualifications vary depending on the location of the position.

 

Please review the appropriate statement of work at http://coralreef.noaa.gov/fellowship.html for an overview of the Fellowship goals, duties, and qualifications for each location.

 

To apply, please follow the application instructions outlined in the statement of work for each jurisdiction. Applications will be accepted June 1, 2009 through July 31, 2009.

 

For more information, contact:   Paulo Maurin, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, 1305 East-West Hwy #10310, Silver Spring, MD 20910     Phone: (301) 713-3155 x156

http://coralreef.noaa.gov/fellowship.html

POE Teaching Assoc -2nd Notice

The Program on the Environment is currently seeking applicants for a
Predoctoral Teaching Associate II to teach ENVIR 200 “Environmental Studies:  Communication and Information” during 2009-2010. The announcement is included below and is available via the UWHires website (requisition # 54579) at:
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/

Applicants must apply online via the UWHires website. The deadline has been  extended. For first consideration, apply by Friday, June 19, 2009.

Note that, while this is titled “predoctoral,” master’s degree candidates with the right qualifications are not necessarily thrown out of the applicant pool.  The only thing we can guarantee is that if you don’t apply, you won’t get it.

SAFS TA in Fall Open

The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences anticipates 1 – 2 part-time (50% FTE) temporary Teaching Assistantship(s) will be available in the following course for Autumn 2009:

Course Information:
FISH/BIOL 340 Introduction to Molecular Ecology and Genetics
Quarter Offered:              Autumn 2009
Instructor Name:              Dr. Lorenz Hauser
Course Website: http://courses.washington.edu/fish340/
Requirements:
* Academic standing as a UW Graduate Student and eligibility to hold a
Graduate Student  Assistantship.
* Availability for full appointment timeframe (Sept 16- Dec 15).  If
course requirements extend beyond the 15th, it is expected the TA and
Faculty would work together to complete course requirements, which may involve student working past this date.
* Experience with molecular DNA methods, including reagent
preparation, DNA extraction, PCR and electrophoresis.
* Website creation and maintenance skills.
* Background and experience in tasks listed under TA responsibilities
as well as knowledge/background in ecology and evolution and at least some familiarity with software used in molecular ecology.
* Current certification in First Aid, CPR (or must have by start of
course, if hired).
* TA should plan to attend both the UW TA conference and the COFS TA
practical training (approx. 2.5 days) in mid-late Sept.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum
qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
license/certification/registration.

Desired:  * Experience as a teaching assistant or related experience
Condition of Employment:  Currently registered UW graduate student
Terms: Teaching Assistants are required to register for a minimum of ten credits per quarter (2 in summer).
A 50% FTE Assistantship pays a stipend, health insurance and an operating fee waiver, which covers most of tuition.  The salary schedules are available at: 
http://www.grad.washington.edu/fellow/salaryschedule.htm

Application Process:    Please submit the following materials via email to linm@u.washington.edu:
* A cover letter identifying strengths you would bring to this
position;
* A CV including your background and abilities directly related to the
specific position;
* Contact information for 2-3 references (name, title, phone, email)
familiar with your organizational, teaching and/or research abilities.

A 50% FTE Student Assistantship pays a stipend (which varies depending on graduate level and student’s home department). Student Assistants will be required to register for a minimum of ten credits per quarter; successful applicants will be responsible for paying any student fees. For students at 50% or greater effort, the operating Fee (including most of tuition) will be paid and Graduate Appointee accident/sickness insurance will be provided. 

Preference will be given to applications received by Thursday, June 11th, 2009. Interviews will hopefully be managed over Skype (faculty member is currently on sabbatical).  Decisions and notifications will be made by Friday, June 19th, 2009.

Lin Murdock,  Student Services Coordinator             
School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, UW, Box 355020                
1122 NE Boat Street, Suite 116,  Email: linm@u.washington.edu
Ph: 206-543-7457  SAFS website: www.fish.washington.edu

QUIZ SECTION INSTRUCTOR [4 POSITIONS]

Apply online - Search for position number 54917
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/
Department: PROGRAM ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Closing Info: Closes On  06/15/2009
Salary: Based on standard UW rates determined by student standing
Limited Recruitment Other: UW graduate students only
Notes
This is a part time position.  Academic standing as a UW Graduate Student and eligibility to hold a Graduate Student Assistantship is required.
The UW Upward Bound (UB) started in 1983.  A U.S. Department of
Education-funded program, Upward Bound’s goal is to provide high school students with the skills and motivation to enter and complete a 4-year college degree.  Students participate in a full range of courses and training sessions during the instruction period. During Summer 2009, approximately 82 students from Cleveland, Franklin, and Nathan Hale High Schools within the Seattle School District will participate in UB on the UW Seattle campus. UB will collaborate with the Program on the Environment (PoE) to offer an introduction to environmental studies course as the primary lecture course during UB 2009.
Closing Date:   For first consideration, apply by June 15, 2009.
Preference will be given to applications received by Friday, June 5.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Decisions and
notifications will be made by Friday, June 19.
Requirements:
# Academic standing as a UW Graduate Student and eligibility to hold a
Graduate Student Assistantship.
# Previous teaching experience, preferably in Environmental Studies.
# Strong advising and mentoring skills.
# Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Desired:
One to two years of teaching experience, or equivalent—preferably in
Environmental Studies, or related fields; an interdisciplinary background.
Attention to detail. Graduate students who can bring their
interdisciplinary experience and perspective to environmental education.

If you have a question about the details of this position please contact
the department directly at 206.221.4895.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum
qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
license/certification/registration.
Appointment Period: June 22-July 31, 2009Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes a current
resume/CV, completing an 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.

In the cover letter assessment, please:
•  identify strengths you would bring to this position;
•  your background and abilities directly related to this specific course;
•  contact information for 2-3 references (name, title, phone, email).

Campus Career Events

Especially for new and recent graduates:

*  HuskyJobs. As you are probably already aware, HuskyJobs, the
online job search system for Huskies new and old, is free for
students, any time. However, to show our commitment to all
Huskies, we’re offering free access to HuskyJobs for all
new/recent grads too this summer.Especially for new and recent graduates:

*  HuskyJobs. As you are probably already aware, HuskyJobs, the
online job search system for Huskies new and old, is free for
students, any time. However, to show our commitment to all
Huskies, we’re offering free access to HuskyJobs for all
new/recent grads too this summer. Sign up on our website http://engage.washington.edu/site/R?i=0alGcpDSB7htUMtkL6nGpw..

*  Career Launch Workshop. New this year, we’re offering a full day
(10:00-3:00) workshop for new graduates that covers a variety of
topics, including resume and cover letter writing, how to
conduct a job search and how to successfully interview. Lunch is
included, but registration and a $30 fee to cover expenses is
required. Send your interested students to
http://engage.washington.edu/site/R?i=EE_z5UvwiJ3KaiB_GEHlvQ.. .

*  Dependable Strengths Seminar. This popular 2-day seminar helps
individuals identify their unique strengths and talents and how
to leverage them to find a satisfying career. Registration and a
fee (reduced for UWAA members and UW students) is required. Send
your students to http://engage.washington.edu/site/R?i=vaiFGUAg8Q_5YVIdq1ht0A.. for
more information.

New Link for $$ Now Under UW Links

Here’s a great resource that was mentioned in yesterday’s Careers & Pizza meeting, and in an email. (Thanks Joe!)

Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards (OMSFA)
https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/

“It says it is for undergraduates, but there is a ton of stuff that grad students are eligible for on their site. 
Cheers,
JZ”

Mentor Memos

These brief online documents provide practical tips for navigating graduate studies successfully.  Sample topics include:
Succeeding in a Graduate Seminar
Working with Your Temporary Advisor
Preparing for Your Career
http://grad.washington.edu/mentoring/index.htm

Free Harbor Tour

Tuesday, January 27, 11:30am-12:30pm (Please arrive by 11:15am) aboard Argosy Cruises’ M/V Lady Mary

Please come and enjoy this tour of Elliott Bay, Seattle’s vibrant and historic harbor, narrated by Stephanie Kang, Marketing Manager, Port of Seattle (and GTTL alumna).  The tour will focus on modern ocean shipping facilities and related intermodal infrastructure.  This tour is sponsored by GTTL, and offered to GTTL students as well as any interested parties from the UW, space available.  The Lady Mary will depart from Pier 55 on the Seattle Waterfront 1130AM SHARP, rain or shine. The vessel is heated, bar, etc.

Please email RSVPs (immediately)  to gttl@u.washington.edu
Greg Shelton, Managing Director
University of Washington GTTL
(Global Trade, Transportation & Logistics Studies)
Box 352193, Seattle, WA 98195-2193
206/616-5778

NASA May Seem Far From SMA

But, in case you are interested….

The NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program (GSRP) awards fellowships for graduate study leading to masters or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics related to NASA research and development. This twelve month award includes an internship at the NASA Center affiliated with the NASA sponsored research. The program supports approximately 120 graduate students annually.
Application deadline: February 1, 2009
Application website: http://fellowships.hq.nasa.gov/gsrp/nav/