The Disability Studies Program (DSP) is delighted to invite student applications for a part-time Work Study position for the role of Communications Assistant. The Work Study student will be under the DSP Director's supervision; expected to work 10-15 hours per week; mostly remotely; during Autumn, Winter and Spring Quarters AY 2024-2025. We can only hire an undergraduate or graduate student who has verified work study eligibility. We will accept applications until September 30th and will begin interviewing for the position in early October. Please circulate this message and the attached job description to DSP students.

We are excited to add a new member to the DSP Team!

-Heather Evans, Director, Email: hdevans@uw.edu

 

DSP Work Study Job Description

 

Job Title:                                                 Communications Assistant                                     

Department:                                       Disability Studies Program                                       

Location:                                               Hybrid with option of fully remote

Pay Rate:                                               $19.97 per /hour

Employment Period:                   Autumn 2024, Winter 2025 & Spring 2025

Hours Per Week:                             10-15 hours per week

Contact Supervisor:                    Felicia Foster, Heather Evans

Phone Number:                               206-221-1889

Email Address:                                 fosterf@uw.edu , hdevans@uw.edu

Website:                                                 https://disabilitystudies.washington.edu/

Box Number:                                      353565

 

NATURE OF ORGANIZATION

Disability Studies Program, an academic program at the University of Washington.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in updating program website content. Assist in developing and taking the lead in implementing communications plan between program leadership and students, community partners, and alumni. Assist in developing and distributing accessible promotional materials for events and activities. Be able to work remotely, 10-15 hours a week during Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong organizational skills. Strong writing and communication skills. Ability to work independently. Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software including MS Word, Forms, Excel and PowerPoint. MUST BE A CURRENT WORK STUDY STUDENT.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience organizing and generating website content. Experience managing variety of social media platforms. Experience in creating accessible documents and files. Scholarly engagement with the UW Disability Studies Program and/or academic field of Critical Disability Studies.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

Experience developing and implementing a communications plan that is accessible and engaging using multiple modalities.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following items via email to: Heather Evans and Felicia Foster at hdevans@uw.edu and fosterf@uw.edu :

  • Resume or CV
  • Unofficial transcript
  • Cover letter
  • Copy of email from Work Study office confirming your Work Study eligibility

NOTIFICATION

We will be accepting applications through the end of day on Monday, September 30, 2024 and will start reaching out to applicants to schedule an interview in early October.

 

Applicants must be work-study eligible to be considered for this position. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please reach out to the UW Work Study Office at workstdy@uw.edu. You can find additional information regarding the Work Study Office on their website linked here.