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 HUB has an outstanding opportunity for a Counselor-Student Services The Husky Union Building (HUB) is a department within the Division of Student Life. The HUB supports the Husky experience with our mission to Enhance UW Community, Provide a Dynamic Event Center, and Foster Student Engagement. Leading with our core values of discovery, empowerment, equity, integrity and service, our goal is that every UW community member feels welcome, cared about, and inspired to grow. As an employee, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to this mission in a meaningful, fun, and memorable way, working alongside your peers in collaboration and with a shared responsibility to bring the HUB’s energy and culture to everyone who walks our halls.
The Student Activities Advisor (SAO) provides advice and guidance to student government, registered student organization members and leaders regarding event and program planning, event fund procurement, interpretation of University policies, training and leadership develop for students with diverse academic, social, political and cultural perspectives.
At the UW, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice for all.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of programs designed to enhance the educational development of students participating in extra and co-curricular activities. Provide for the orientation, training, and evaluation of student programmers necessary for successful programs.
Advise specified Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) programs/services that may have more complex aspects such as producing revenue, budget analysis, supervision of student employees and related personnel issues and customer service.
Advise and assist specified ASUW commissions or student organizations in program development and implementation including use of services and facilities.
Participate in an advisory capacity to various ASUW committees.
Interpret University and state policies, procedures, and regulations, and other legal requirements as they relate to the expenditure of ASUW and funds.
Ability to explain policies and intent / rationale to students.
Monitor student organization programs in compliance with applicable state, University, Husky Union Building (HUB), and ASUW policies, rules, and regulations.
Maintain and update historical records and files related to assigned committees and programs.
Serve as liaison with University departments, agents, and promoters and assist with preparation of programming contracts and agreements.
Keep Assistant Director advised of emerging and ongoing issues among student organizations. Prepare reports and statistical data as required by the
Assistant Director.
Other duties as assigned.
Advising Assignments:
Our Advising Assignments may include but are not limited to multiple categories of student organizations, undergraduate or graduate student government committees, programs or services. Here is a sample of advising assignments that may be offered in 2021:
ASUW Black Student Commission
ASUW La Raza Commission
ASUW Homecoming Activities
Training and Development Programs for Undergraduate RSOs
Advising the following Registered Student Organizations (RSO) categories:
RSO affiliated with Cultural or International Groups
Residential Greek organizations (IFC/Panhellenic)
Science
Environmental
Applicants are encouraged to review the following website for additional information by viewing the following websites:
http://depts.washington.edu/sao/sao/staff/
https://huskylink.washington.edu
https://depts.washington.edu/gpss/
Supervision
General supervision received from the Associate Director of Student Activities. Functional supervision/advisement of two to seven ASUW Commission / Program Directors committee chairs.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree and 2 years full-time student activities or related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
Experience working with and sensitivity to, diverse groups of students. Knowledge of trends and issues affecting historically underrepresented and marginalized student communities.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Higher Education / Student Affairs, or a related field
A comprehensive knowledge of higher education administration and student development / student personnel..
Experience working at a large urban university, working with social justice issues, and with socially active student movements.
Equivalent combination and experience may substitute for required qualifications.
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 Workforce 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.
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by 9/13/2021.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].
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