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RECRUITMENT AND STUDENT SUCCESS SPECIALIST

University of Washington

Seattle, WA 98104

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RECRUITMENT AND STUDENT SUCCESS SPECIALIST

Req #:	218594
Department:	COLLEGE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENTS
Job Location:	Seattle Campus
Posting Date:	02/17/2023
Closing Info:	Open Until Filled
Salary:	$5550 - $8326 per month
Other Compensation:
Shift:	First Shift
Benefits:	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.

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 College of Built Environments has an outstanding opportunity for a Recruitment and Student Success Specialist. Under the guidance of the College of Built Environments (CBE) Associate Dean for Students, the CBE Recruitment and Student Success Specialist is responsible for the development and overall implementation of a wide range of recruitment and student success efforts aimed at helping the college and its five departments attract and retain a growing and diverse graduate and undergraduate student body

The College of Built Environments is home to over 100 active researchers, six research labs and four research centers across our five departments - Architecture; Construction Management; Landscape Architecture; Real Estate; and Urban Design and Planning. The College of Built Environments (CBE) values traditions of design and community building by positively advancing social and technological change.

Under the guidance of the College of Built Environments (CBE) Associate Dean for Students, the CBE Recruitment and Student Success Specialist is responsible for the development and overall implementation of a wide range of recruitment and student success efforts aimed at helping the college and its five departments attract and retain a growing and diverse graduate and undergraduate student body. This position will serve as the colleges outreach strategist, working in support of departments to develop pathways that increase access for a diverse population of applicants to the College of Built Environments undergraduate, professional, and online degree programs in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate, and Urban Design and Planning. Additionally, this position will develop and lead the colleges student success programming, including the Summer Aspire program and the newly proposed Aspire Fellows leadership programs. The Recruitment and Student Success Specialist will also manage recruitment and student success data and report annually to the college community. The position is part of the CBE Office of Student Services, but will also work closely with the Colleges outstanding staff of graduate and undergraduate advisers and program leads.

The position requires someone who is skillful in supporting and communicating with a diverse array of people, including students, faculty, staff, University colleagues, external firms and built environment professionals. The successful candidate will be able to work closely and collaboratively with the Student Services team while also working independently leading initiatives and projects with a high degree of autonomy. The position requires strategic thinking, a problem-solving orientation, the ability to track and advance multiple projects simultaneously, and a deep commitment to equity, excellence, and service. The Recruitment and Student Success Specialist will be expected to build and maintain networks across the UW and with a wide variety of professional and educational partners. The position may require some off-site travel to local colleges and partner institutions and firms.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Success

In collaboration with departments and college leadership, help develop and implement a student success strategic vision and plan for the College of Built Environments. This will include identify needs and opportunities to support student success, developing additional programing, policies, or processes to better support a growing and diverse population of students, and measuring the outcomes of these efforts.

Direct the CBE Summer Aspire Program. As the leader of this program, this position will be responsible for planning and managing this successful 8-week CBE summer program in leadership and professional development with a focus on housing and equity. Duties will include working with local partners in Real Estate, Architecture, and other related professions to plan and deliver the curriculum, manage program budget, recruit and enroll students, provide program logistics and administrative support, and assess program outcomes.

Direct the CBE Aspire Fellows Program. This is a newly envisioned 9 month (academic year) program aimed at pre-major students interested in the built environments and designed to provide academic and professional mentoring, leadership training, and a supportive learning community for a diverse student body. As the leader of this program, this position will include refining and developing the programs strategic vision, recruiting and training faculty and professional partners, recruiting students, developing and delivering events and curricula, and assessing program outcomes.

Provide student success expertise to departments and other college entities.
Collect and manage college-wide data on recruitment and student success, and provide an annual update to the college community.

Outreach & Recruitment

In collaboration with departments and college leadership, help develop an outreach and recruitment strategic vision and plan for CBE. This will include assessing current college outreach and recruitment needs and opportunities, developing and implementing new recruitment methods and pathways for nontraditional students into CBEs undergraduate and graduate programs, and measuring the outcomes of these efforts.

Direct and oversee communications and marketing strategies for college outreach and recruitment efforts, including overseeing the development of print and electronic recruitment materials, including web-based communications.
Coordinate college-level recruitment activities, including in-person and online open houses and tours; facilitate the coordination of cross-department outreach and recruitment activities.

Coordinate college participation in UW and regional outreach and recruitment activities, including Admitted Student Preview Days, and local recruitment fairs.

Foster close relationships with on-campus strategic partners, including First Year Programs (FYP), UW Central advising, the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMAD), Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC), Intellectual House/Tribal Liaison, The Q Center, Student Veteran Life, the Graduate School, the Graduate Student Equity and Excellence Office (GSEE), the Office of Admissions, and other relevant offices.

Build and foster relationships locally with community colleges and high schools, as well as nationally with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPSIs), and other partner institutions.
Additional Duties (10%)

Engages in professional development and maintains awareness of best practices within the recruitment and student success profession.
Helps support other events and activities that further the mission the CBE Student Services team.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in Higher Education, Communications/Marketing, Ethic or Cultural Studies, or a related field; alternatively a Bachelors degree related to fields represented by the College of Build Environments.

Two or more years working in student affairs or student support services in higher education or a related field.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Experience working within universities and across disciplines and departments.

Experience with developing or managing educational programming or curriculum.

Ability to facilitate group discussions, provide public presentations, or lead classroom-based discussions.

Ability to successfully communicate, collaborate, and connect across different cultural backgrounds and with diverse populations.

Demonstrated commitment to incorporating equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racist principles into program development and student support.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, multitasker.

Ability to creatively problem-solve; relate actions and decisions to larger program goals; and respond effectively to a dynamic work environment.

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree in student services or advising or related field.

Deep knowledge of UW student recruitment and/or student support services.

Knowledge of basic statistics and data management, analysis, and visualization.

Knowledge of Puget Sound professional communities, organizations, or firms related to the built environment.

Knowledge of Puget Sound organizations supporting communities of color or other communities traditionally underrepresented in the built environment fields.

Knowledge of local community colleges or other institutions of higher learning.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Commitment to Diversity

The College of Built Environments Department of Urban Design & Planning supports and encourages people of color to apply for this position. The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the Universitys Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty members academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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.

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.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.