Position Available: Undergraduate Support Staff
Undergraduate Research Program

The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity currently seeks an undergraduate student assistant to work 15-19.5 hours per week for summer through academic year 2011-12.  Compensation is $10.00/hour.  This position is Work-Study eligible.

General Duties/Description:
• Provide web, database, and other technology support for the Undergraduate Research Program including routine URP website updates.
• Additional responsibilities include assisting in daily operations including the development, production, and distribution of URP publication materials; office organization; program outreach; performing a variety of support functions for URP programs and events, including the Undergraduate Research Symposium; and occasional front desk reception support for the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity.

Benefits:
• Excellent for students who are already involved or interested in undergraduate research.
• Valuable for students who want to gain professional working experience and/or learn about student services in higher education.
• Work with friendly staff in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Requirements:
• Experience with PC operating systems and applications, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of and experience with web-page design and maintenance, including Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML, and CSS
• Knowledge of database management, including the use of tables, queries, and forms using Microsoft Access
• Work well both as a member of a small team and independently
• Creative problem solving skills, ability to balance a variety of duties, and attention to detail
• High comfort level with computer technology and software programs, including interest in learning new web page design and other technical skills

Additional Desired Skills:
• Experience developing dynamic web content in Javascript
• Knowledge of or experience with Ruby on Rails web applications and the MVC design pattern
• Experience developing secure web forms with ASP.NET C# / SQL

How to Apply:
Please email a resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references to: Jennifer Harris, Associate Director, Undergraduate Research Program via Word or pdf attachment to urp@uw.edu.

Priority deadline for consideration is Friday, June 24th.  Friday, July 1st (deadline extended).

Questions? Contact URP at urp@uw.edu or 543-4282