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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 University Honors Program, a unit of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, has an outstanding opportunity for a Computing Specialist to join our team. Undergraduate Academic Affairs (UAA) shapes, advances and stewards a world-class undergraduate academic experience for students at the University of Washington. Staff, faculty and students in UAA deepen and enrich the learning experience for all undergraduates, recognizing and supporting the unique learning path of each individual student and the commitment of each academic program to excellence in learning and teaching. The University Honors Program stewards innovative academic experiences featuring experiential learning, an interdisciplinary curriculum, and structured reflection. Students can pursue Honors as a general education track, an in-depth program within their majors, or a combination of the two. We prepare our students to ask and answer bold questions about the challenges facing our ever-changing world through participation in small classes with faculty from across campus, and by challenging themselves and each other to take intellectual risks and commit to conscious global engagement. The Honors staff supports these aims, serving approximately 1500 students each year in partnership with faculty, administrators, and other staff across campus and in the broader community. The Computing Specialist in the University Honors Program reports to the program's Assistant Director / Director of Strategy & Operations and supports all areas of the Honor’s unit. This technical specialist performs a variety of complex computer system related activities including database and web application development, data management, website management, and programming. This position requires an understanding of a broad range of Honors functions and processes that are integral to the proper operations of the Honors Program. The role is one of collaboration, communication, and creating solutions that enhance productivity and empower staff, students, and process partners by making information and technology accessible. This position is responsible for the management and continual development of the Honors Program's internal and external websites, as well as a variety of applications that support admissions, scholarships, course registration, academic services, and alumni outreach. It includes opportunities for statistical data analysis, integration of data from various UW systems, digital strategy, IT management, and collaboration with departments across campus. The Honors staff is a close and collaborative unit working to support our students and faculty. As an integral member of our team, the Honors Computing Specialist will join a staff community that models program values of deep curiosity about the world and the interdependence of all branches of knowledge; engagement with the complexities of difference and diversity; and pursuit of a life of continuous learning and personal growth. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of the Honors Program Assistant Director / Director of Strategy & Operations, this position will have the following responsibilities: Application and Systems Management and Development (60%): Admissions and scholarship systems: - Coordinate application updates through collaboration with UW Admissions and outside vendors. - Import data from APIs and databases into the Honors system for use with the custom admissions review and decision process. - Coordinate with stakeholders to help improve forecast models for admissions and student enrollment. Academic Services tools and systems: Data management (10%): Website and Outreach Tools (10%): Technical analysis and planning (10%): IT Management and Training (5%): Special Projects (5%): MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Cover Letter In your cover letter, please address the following prompt: What is it about this job that interests you, and how your prior work experiences connect to the responsibilities of this position. Please include your experience working with diverse populations at varying levels of technical knowledge. 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. |
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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 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 dso@uw.edu. 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. |
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COMPUTING SPECIALIST