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Research Assistant (E H UAW ASE)
 

Research Assistant (E H UAW ASE)
Req #: 219943
Department: COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Posting Date: 03/16/2023 
Closing Info: Open Until Filled 
Salary: $35.26 per hour 
Other Compensation:  
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift 
Benefits: Students working as summer quarter ASE Graduate Research Student Assistants may be eligible for UW-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage and subsidized covered for their dependents through the Graduate Appointee Insurance Program (GAIP). Eligibility is described here. Additionally, hourly-paid ASEs accrue one hour of sick time off for every 40 hours worked. Accrual begins at the start of employment and is available for use the following month.  

The Associate Dean for Equity, Justice, and Inclusion in the College of Arts and Sciences is seeking to secure the services of a Research Assistant for Spring and Summer quarters to help with the planning, implementation, and analysis of a DEI climate survey as well as putting together a central DEI repository. The proposed .5 FTE appointment is for the entire UW Summer Quarter and Fall Quarters. All salary and benefits will be consistent with the current UAW 4121 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in cutting-edge research focused on matters of DEI. The result of this work will be the establishment of a series of benchmarks from which the College of Arts and Sciences will be able to evaluate its progress in achieving DEI goals that further the mission of the College.

Responsibilities include:
  • Preparing materials for Human Subjects Review Board
  • Provide feedback on survey questions
  • Creating a one-page communication explaining the survey’s purpose
  • Testing and launching survey in Qualtrics
  • Monitoring and communicating survey completion rates with participants
  • Analyzing data
  • Writing reports
  • helping create a strategic plan in light of survey responses
  • cataloging current DEI materials for the repository
  • researching DEI materials to include in the repository
  • brainstorming functionality of the repository

    Minimum qualifications:
  • Enrolled UW student in Spring and Summer Quarter

    Desired:
  • Expertise in Qualtrics
  • Conversant in DEI literature
  • Ability to administer a survey to almost 2,000 people
  • Ability to write reports
  • Ability to create data-driven strategic plans

    • 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.