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Req #: 242098

Department: CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN & INDIGENOUS STUDIES

Appointing Department Web Address: https://caiis.uw.edu/

Job Location Detail: Schedule requires in-person attendance to events CAIIS sponsors. This may require 3 days a week on campus.

Posting Date: 12/30/2024

Closing Info: Closes On 01/06/2025

Salary: 50% of $3,492 - $4,428 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: 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. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-20210208.pdf) This is a part time position

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 Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies has an outstanding opportunity for a part time Administrative Assistant to join their team. Under direct supervision of the Program Operations Specialist, the Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to Program Co-Directors, Assistant Director and Administrator.

Responsibilities 20% - Calendar Management

• Coordinate and schedule meals for CAIIS events.

• Schedule meetings and book meeting rooms.10% - Maintain website updates.10% - Administer Indigenous Studies List.10% - Take meeting notes.20% - Create, reconcile, and maintain electronic files for credit card receipts.20% - Assist Administrator with processing payments.10% - Participate in scheduled events when necessary and/or perform other general duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements

• High School/ GED AND two years of office or administrative support experience OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of and relationships with American Indian and Indigenous communities.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially demonstrated competence in composing correspondence, written reports and minutes, and copyediting for spelling and grammatical errors.

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Google Workspace.

• Experience working in an academic department.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.