Staff Employment Opportunities
We are currently accepting applications for the following administrative staff positions within the Information School. To see full job descriptions and apply please visit the University of Washington's and search by either requisition number or keyword iSchool.
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The University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public is seeking a Research-To-Policy Fellow responsible for identifying, synthesizing, packaging, and communicating policy-relevant research at the CIP and our campus partners. This position is a full-time translator for our policy work, working closely with the CIP’s co-founders and faculty associates to build and nurture relationships in Washington, D.C. and at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia; ascertain and identify our policy-relevant research; and translate that research in a way that is timely and accessible. They are a force multiplier in elevating the salience, visibility and utility of our research for policy audiences in government and the private sector.
The Research-to-Policy Fellow works collaboratively with faculty, researchers, and staff in the CIP. Duties include identifying CIP work product that bears on policy discussions; creating whitepapers, one-pagers, or other documents that distill the work into a digestible format; cultivating relationships with national, state, and local policymakers; and planning/executing strategic CIP visits to Washington, D.C.
The CIP is a collaborative research center that brings together faculty, staff, students, and community partners in service of a core mission to resist strategic misinformation, promote an informed society, and strengthen democratic discourse. Located at the University of Washington, a world-class research university and embedded within the local community in the Pacific Northwest, the CIP leads programs that span research, education, policy, and outreach.
In the iSchool there is an expectation that all faculty and staff will step up where they see an opportunity to apply their special expertise or talents, speak up when they identify opportunities or concerns, and lead by taking actions that exemplify the iSchool’s core values. Leadership within the iSchool is expressed in diverse ways reflecting the variety of styles and cultures that are represented by our faculty and staff.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Program Strategy:
- Help researchers better understand the ever-evolving policy environment–both in government and in industry–so that research can be increasingly impactful on policy-relevant topics.
- Guide and support the CIP in fully maximizing our efforts to translate our research into operational insights for policymakers; build capacity of researchers to engage beyond existing channels and partnerships.
- Regularly assess policy initiatives and partnerships and identify opportunities for strategic expansion.
- Help develop and guide CIP’s policy-related strategy and efforts, informed by policymakers’ needs, concerns, and goals.
Research Analysis and Communication:
- Engage with CIP researchers and academic partners to identify policy-relevant research opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with CIP researchers to translate complex research findings into clear and actionable insights for policymakers and industry leaders, ensuring the information is both timely and accessible.
- Develop strategic communication plans to effectively disseminate research outcomes through various channels, including policy briefs, reports, presentations, and digital media.
- Generate original content to educate policy audiences on key issues relating to CIP-generated research and scholarship.
- Guide and mentor junior team members in best practices for translating and communicating research to non-technical audiences.
Engagement and Partnerships:
- Engage with academic partners and the broader field of study; keep abreast of academic and research developments across the field and engage with peers and colleagues to strategically and collectively advance the field’s impact more broadly.
- Engage and support researchers in working directly with policymakers and partners in industry to develop/nurture relationships, understand their needs, and identify new opportunities.
- Design and execute strategic events locally and in Washington, D.C. to increase impact of relevant scholarship and provide opportunities for researchers and policymakers to more meaningfully engage on these topics.
- Foster strong relationships with national, state, and local policymakers in Washington, D.C. and at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia to enhance the impact of reach and research initiatives.
- Provide strategic leadership to the CIP’s role in the Public Technology Leadership Collaborative, a peer learning collective of scholars, researchers, and government leaders committed to addressing the social and cultural implications of data and technology.
Participate in Service:
- Participate in CIP-wide meetings, seminars, and other activities.
- Provide training and mentorship (formally and informally) on the policy space to students, postdoctoral scholars, and other researchers at the CIP.
- Engage in professional development activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Education, Public Affairs or Public Policy, Political Science, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent combination of comparable knowledge and skills may substitute for education and/or experience.
- Five years of professional experience, preferably in policy development or related field.
Additional Requirements
- Expertise in developing relationships with communities of interest (e.g., government, private sector, regulators, think tanks).
- Demonstrated experience in working with persons of diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write for policy audiences (particularly on technical and complex topics).
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective networking experience to build and sustain relationships with diverse partners.
- Familiarity with academic research process.
- Entrepreneurial approach focused on identifying and delivering impact and strategic output with minimal oversight.
What’s in it for you
- Full benefits, including medical and dental insurance, and retirement plan.
- Paid vacation and sick leave, as well as 10 paid holidays a year and one personal day.
- Fully-subsidized transit pass.
- Work for an exciting, cutting-edge research center within the University of Washington.
- In-person or hybrid work arrangement.
Conditions of Employment
- Travel between Seattle and Washington, D.C. at least once per quarter is expected.
- Hybrid work arrangement.
The University of Washington’s Information School (iSchool) is seeking a Director of Facilities to oversee and provide leadership for the facilities management function for the Information School. This position designs, directs and manages complex needs assessments, project management and logistics coordination to support the planning and management of facilities. The Director of Facilities provides leadership for all facilities expansion, repairs and renovations projects and the design and implementation of emergency management and business continuity plans.
The Director of Facilities must be able to work with a broad diversity of styles within the School’s faculty and staff as well as with individuals external to the iSchool. Additionally, a wide range of skills with creativity and flexibility are required to execute the broad array of work areas (covering facilities, administration, project management, team leadership, writing, etc.). The person in this role is responsible for comprehending complex facilities issues that range from office space design to detailed infrastructure (wiring, plumbing, etc.) needs and must make recommendations for and commit iSchool funds to support the facilities needs of the school.
At the iSchool, we create an environment that fosters appreciation, mutual respect, and engagement among and between members of the iSchool, UW community, and beyond, with special attention to the needs of people from historically marginalized communities. We envision a university in which all students, faculty and staff participate fully and meaningfully in campus life without being subjected to discrimination, bias or microaggressions. We condemn any expressions of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or any other instance of bias and discrimination against marginalized individuals and groups.
In line with the iSchool’s vision for leadership, there is an expectation that the person in this position will contribute meaningfully by bringing new ideas and identifying opportunities for improvement whenever possible and lead by taking actions that exemplify the iSchool’s core values. This leadership may be expressed in diverse ways, reflecting the variety of styles and cultures that are represented by iSchool faculty and staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilities and Emergency Management (55%)
- Lead emergency response, business continuity, and facilities planning and implementation actions; oversee expansion, renovations, maintenance and repairs.
- Oversee major renovation and construction projects including serving as primary liaison with and resolving issues with internal and external project managers, contractors, and suppliers; assessing space needs, including long-range projections; evaluating and advising iSchool leadership on options; leading planning and design teams; reviewing and monitoring design plans; monitoring timelines; and inspecting completed work.
- Assess needs, design plans, make recommendations, and coordinate workspace allocation and non-routine repairs, alterations, and minor remodeling projects (includes obtaining estimates, preparing and monitoring comprehensive budget plans).
- Define furniture acquisition needs and set budget for new acquisition. Solicit and navigate bid process with potential vendors. Review quotes and proposals from vendors providing products and/or services.
- Develop and continually update facilities use, space allocation, emergency management, business continuity and safety policies and procedures, as well as appropriate methods for communicating and training faculty, staff and students on these areas.
- Oversee all space moves for the school to include ensuring effective and timely development of timelines, move plans, communication to impacted individuals, and coordination with external partners.
- Lead and facilitate iSchool facilities working groups or committees and emergency management teams and ensure representation at the University Health and Safety Committee group.
- Coordinate the set-up and furnishing of iSchool offices, classrooms, labs, and other spaces as needed.
Facilities Planning Leadership (20%)
- Assess current and plan for future space requirements; provide analysis and recommendations for planning and development of existing and future School facilities.
- Serve as liaison with central University personnel for evaluation and planning of space administration.
- Prepare and present facilities plans and proposals to iSchool leadership, faculty, staff, student leaders and various UW administrative offices as appropriate.
Facilities Operations and Site Management (15%)
- Oversee the facilities operations in all iSchool spaces, providing policies, procedures and general guidelines to iSchool staff and student employees supporting iSchool facilities (this includes shared facilities resources such as lockers, storage rooms, kitchens, common areas, and some meeting rooms).
- Ensure facilities operations support provided by the iSchool Facilities team is handled effectively and efficiently in all iSchool spaces and classrooms.
- Coordinate plans for back-up and emergency support for facilities support functions in all iSchool buildings.
Other (10%)
- Attend and participate in All School meetings, Staff Connection activities, committees, iSchool events, and other activities as assigned or needed.
- Attend and participate in campus wide facilities and emergency response related meetings and committees; serve on the iSchool Dean’s Leadership Cabinet and special project groups as requested.
- Perform special projects and other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, liberal arts or other applicable field.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience (prior experience must include leading major projects and managing project timelines and resources).
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience developing project budget estimates.
- Must be proficient in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
- Proven skills in organizing information and managing details.
- Must be knowledgeable of UW purchasing rules and requirements.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with University of Washington facilities management processes and procedures.
- Experience in website or SharePoint site development.
- Experience with facilities planning and office space design and tools.
- Experience with facilitating meetings, managing projects and coordinating teams.
- Familiarity with University of Washington policies and procedures.
- Experience with emergency management and business continuity principles and best practices.
WORKING CONDITIONS
If essential needs arise, this position must be available before or after normal business hours and on weekends to accommodate meeting schedules, attend events or complete crucial tasks. The daily schedule may be regularly interrupted to attend to urgent issues and respond to inquiries. Under modified operations, this position is considered to be critical personnel, which may require working on site fully, partially or periodically during periods where buildings are mostly closed.
Questions regarding openings at the Information School should be directed to ihrhelp@uw.edu. We will do our best to respond to your inquiry within 2 business days.
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, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.