Department:
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Research Commons, Suzzallo-Allen Libraries
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Job Title:
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Research Commons Events and Communication Specialist
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Date Posted:
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11 May, 2017
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Closing Date:
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12 June, 2017 |
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Number Available:
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1
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Rate:
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$15.60 per hour
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Hours:
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10 - 19.5 hours per week.
Weekdays. Exact working schedule to be arranged upon employment.
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Start Date: |
16 September, 2017 (incoming students). Summer quarter 2017 option available for continuing students |
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Duties:
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- Assist in the development and implementation of interdisciplinary research-focused programs.
- Actively communicate and promote Research Commons programs, services, and spaces to campus partners, including UW departments and student groups.
- Create and distribute posters, logos and blurbs for programs and services.
- Communicate with presenters and participants in Research Commons events, including pre-event instructions and post-event follow-up.
- Create and post regular messages for the Research Commons via social media, Research Commons blog and other channels. Maintain a regular schedule of posts. Work with Research Commons staff to implement a cohesive communication program using these channels.
- Write and coordinate content for the Research Commons' bi-monthly email newsletter.
- Staff the Research Commons Help Desk, providing technology and information assistance to members of the UW community.
- Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings and on related committees and projects with partner units.
- Complete or contribute to other projects as assigned.
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Required Qualifications:
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- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience, demonstrated interest, or coursework related to one or more of the following: social media, storytelling, writing for the public, marketing, outreach, and/or communication strategy.
- Evidence of excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to juggle projects, set priorities, and work with minimal supervision.
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Desired Qualifications: |
- Enrollment in the iSchool MLIS graduate program.
- Strong interest in higher education and/or academic librarianship, learning spaces, and/or interdisciplinary research.
- Experience with and/or demonstrated commitment to working with diverse users.
- Experience or coursework in event management or project management.
- Experience creating print and online media (for example, posters or videos).
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Other Job Details: |
The UW Libraries Research Commons, located on the ground floor of the Allen Library South, provides a collaborative environment in which students and faculty can come together to share and discuss research, as well as get support for different steps of the research process: searching, writing, publishing, presenting and funding. The Research Commons is a place to collaborate and connect with fellow students and faculty on research projects, a place for workshop and presentation opportunities, and a place for members of the UW academic community to discover what their peers and colleagues are researching.
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Application Process:
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- Submit the following materials by uploading them to the Library student employment online dropbox:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three references.
Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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For additional information or questions regarding student job opportunities, or for assistance with the application process, please contact the Student Employment Coordinator, UW Libraries:
Erik Dahl
206-685-1820
eadahl@uw.edu