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STUDENT RETENTION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
University of Washington
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 University of Washington Tacoma is a growing, urban-serving university that is deeply invested in its local communities. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma's commitment to diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. The UW Tacoma-Center for Equity & Inclusion (CEI) has an outstanding opportunity for a Student Retention & Community Development Specialist (SRCD). A successful candidate will enjoy working with staff, faculty, students, and community organizations in supporting historically marginalized populations of students with the goal of helping them succeed and thrive in their college experience. They will work well collaboratively within various teams to support the mission, vision, and values of UWT, while also working independently as a self-started and using critical thinking and follow-through skills. JOB DUTIES: Under the direction of the Director for the Center for Equity & Inclusion, the Student Retention & Community Development Specialist is responsible for developing, maintaining, and assessing a comprehensive array of retention and advocacy programs appropriate for the University of Washington Tacoma campus. Such programs are to include RISE (Race, Identity, and Social Engagement) Scholars and the Social Justice Summer internship program. The desired outcomes of these programs are student success, retention, completion of degrees and their development as engaged citizens and leaders. The position is charged with developing and implementing cohort-based programs and initiatives using a learning community model designed to achieve this outcome through managing a portfolio that includes the following: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED: Application Process: The application process for UW positions 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 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. |
Internal Number: 188360
About University of Washington
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.
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