October 13, 2026

Hiring two Honors Undergraduate Student Assistants!

Expectations/Required Duties:

UW Honors intends to hire up to two new undergraduate student assistants starting in Autumn 2026 for 10-15 hours per week. The position(s) will run through June 2027 and is renewable for subsequent academic years depending on available budget and staffing needs.

A complete application must be submitted by OCTOBER 22 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) 

Candidates should be currently enrolled in the UW Interdisciplinary Honors Program. Work hours will primarily occur between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., M-F, in the Honors office, with some remote hours possible on Fridays.

In general, the duties for this job include: 

• General representation of the UW Honors Program to the public/stakeholders via phone, Zoom, email, and in person as the primary reception staff.
  • Greet all guests and help to answer their question or direct them to the appropriate resource.
  • Check the general program email and voicemail each shift and help triage and respond.
• Assist with Honors communication, web update, and social media projects. This could include:
  • Creating and disseminating weekly Honors announcements.
  • Creating, organizing, improving accessibility, and updating content of web pages, artifacts, the announcements blog, and other digital communications tools.
  • Monitoring Honors social media and creating new posts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
  • Assisting Honors staff in a variety of presentations to the public.
• Assist with advising questions or connecting students to the Honors advisers or appropriate resource. This may include:
  • Assisting with advising questions over email and the phone.
  • Assisting with drop-in advising.
  • Assisting with individual advising appointments and the flow/logistics of in-person advising.
  • Assisting with group advising sessions.
• Assist with answering admissions and program questions from prospective students and families.
• Assist as needed with academic services and course/curriculum processes, including Honors-by-Contract & Experiential Learning communication and process management.
• Assist with scheduling Honors room reservations and managing technology checkouts associated with room reservations.
• Assist all Honors staff as needed.

Your supervisor will be Nick Grall, Program Manager, and you will work closely with all Honors Program staff.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Interdisciplinary Honors Program requirements for undergraduate students
• Ability to articulate the value and purpose of the Honors Program requirements
• Ability to speak about your personal experiences at UW, and a willingness to share some of those personal experiences/stories with other students
• Enthusiasm for supporting the Honors Program and larger UW community
• Strong organizational and time management skills; demonstrated ability to balance a variety of activities
• Strong writing and social media communication skills
• Basic digital graphic design skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills: ability to work well with peers, new students, staff; ability to listen and respond to individuals’ questions and concerns; ability to help others problem solve and make decisions
• Availability to work in-person at Mary Gates Hall

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with WordPress, similar online publishing platforms, or a basic knowledge of HTML
• Photography/videography skills
• Experience with Canva
• Demonstrated involvement on campus or in the community

Compensation

Compensation is $21.30 per hour in 2026 and $22.14 per hour starting 1/1/2027.

Dates

Autumn Quarter 2026: Position will begin mid-November, with a focus on onboarding and training. 10-15 hours per week. 

Remainder of the Academic Year 2026-27: Winter and Spring at 12-15 hours per week, with an upper limit of 19.5 hours per week. Hours during the quarterly breaks may be available and will be discussed and arranged at least two weeks prior to each break. Hours will primarily occur between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., M-F, in the Honors office, with some remote hours possible on Fridays.