UNDERGRADUATE RECRUITER (TEMPORARY)_

Seattle

Req #: 235848

Department: COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Posting Date: 07/02/2024

Closing Info:

Open Until Filled

Salary: $5,626 - $5,851 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes:

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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.

The Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington educates tomorrow’s innovators, conducts cutting-edge research in the core and emerging areas of the field, and leads a broad range of multi-disciplinary initiatives that demonstrate the transformative power of computing. Consistently ranked among the top computer science programs in the nation, the Allen School is widely recognized for the excellence and impact of our research and teaching across the region and around the globe. As a leader in efforts to broaden participation in computing, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our program and in our field. Members of the Allen School actively work to cultivate a welcoming community in which students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences can thrive Allen School DEIA Plan. The Allen School occupies two spectacular buildings — the Paul G. Allen Center and the adjacent Bill & Melinda Gates Center — located at the heart of the UW campus in Seattle.

The Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering strives to offer a healthy work-life balance for its employees, recognizing that employees are multifaceted individuals who do their best work when they have this balance.

The Allen School has an outstanding opportunity for an **Undergraduate Recruiter** ( _Temporary_ ) with the Diversity & Access team.

**POSITION PURPOSE**

The Undergraduate Recruiter is a member of the Diversity & Access team within undergraduate student services at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering and the University of Washington. The mission of the Diversity & Access team is to attract and support the next generation of outstanding computer scientists and computer engineers who reflect the many dimensions of diversity in Washington state and the diverse needs, backgrounds, and experiences of technology users around the world. We do this through K-12 outreach and recruitment efforts aimed at broadening participation in computing and through undergraduate retention efforts aimed at ensuring that students of all backgrounds feel like they can belong and can thrive in the Allen School.

The Diversity & Access team reflects a commitment to supporting students from groups who are underrepresented in computing. We use the National Science Foundation definition of underrepresented in the computing field including students who are women, African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Native Hawaiian, Native Pacific Islander, and students with disabilities. Our definition is more expansive, however, and includes but is not limited to students who have different gender identities, who identify as LGBTQ+, who are Black and Latine, who are from low-income backgrounds, and who are first-generation college students. We also consider the intersectionality of different identity dimensions. Our activities and programs are open to anyone who shares the goal of providing a supportive environment for students who are underrepresented in computing.

The Undergraduate Recruiter (Counseling Services Coordinator) will join the growing Diversity & Access team within undergraduate student services at the Allen School. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Diversity & Access and direction of the Allen School Admissions Specialist, the Undergraduate Recruiter will support the Allen School’s undergraduate recruitment efforts. This includes traveling to high school and community colleges across the state to recruit incoming direct-to major and transfer students, meeting with prospective students and their loved ones, responding to email inquiries, reading transfer applications, and co-planning events.

This is a temporary 9-month position.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **Travel & Events**

• Travel to Washington State high schools, community colleges, community events, and college fairs (via zoom and in person) to represent the Allen School Present monthly Direct-to-Major and Transfer Information Sessions in collaboration with the Allen School Admissions Specialist and Student Recruitment Representative Team.

• Represent the Allen School at recruitment events hosted by UW campus partners including the UW Office of Admissions and the Multicultural Outreach & Recruitment teams (e.g. Transfer Preview Day and the Multicultural Outreach & Recruitment Affinity Conferences).

• Serve on the Allen School’s Admitted Student Day Planning Committee

**Counsel Prospective Students**

• Counsel prospective student applicants about opportunities available at UW & the Allen School, the admissions process, and academic preparation and planning to enroll at the University.

• Individually advise Transfer and Running Start applicants to the computer science & computer engineering majors through one-on-one appointments.

• Respond to email inquiries from prospective students. Maintain template responses and monitor frequently asked questions.

• Host drop-in advising hours as part of the UW’s Transfer Thursday program.

• Connect prospective students to other UW offices and departments.

**Administrative Tasks**

• Manage a caseload of approximately 15 Washington high schools and 8 Washington state community colleges including establishing partnerships, communicating with partners, and scheduling travel.

• Serve on the Allen School transfer admissions committee.

• Assist with the maintenance of Allen School recruitment materials including flyers, websites, and information session slides.

• Attend the weekly Communications, Outreach, and Recruitment (COR) meetings with the Office of Admissions and Multicultural Outreach & Recruitment Team.

• Keep updated records and documentation of Allen School recruitment efforts.

• Support events and programs hosted by other members of the Diversity & Access Team.

• Other duties assigned by the Assistant Director for Diversity & Access and Admissions Specialist.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, STEM, or a related field.

• 2-3 years of college admissions and/or outreach experience, or equivalent.

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

• Ability to travel throughout the greater Seattle area and Washington state to visit high schools, community colleges, and community events; may occasionally require overnight stays.

• Must have cultural competency and experience working with low-income, first-generation, and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students. This includes knowledge of the social, emotional and structural issues affecting students historically underrepresented in higher education.

• Experience working with high school students (e.g. counseling, teaching, outreach activities, tutoring, etc.).

• Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and manage heavy workloads with frequent interruptions.

• Demonstrated experience organizing and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to pick-up and learn administrative tools and systems used by our department including Microsoft Office, Google’s suite, Slack, etc.

• Strong public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations.

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

• Experience in college admissions, recruitment experience, or early outreach and engagement with youth in Washington and an understanding of the distinctive qualities of the UW.

• Knowledge of HTML.

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which includes traveling across Washington State as well as working additional hours to support weekend and evening events and activities when necessary.

• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (up to two days per week from home/remote except during Fall recruitment season which may require full-time in person/travel at times)

**Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.