Graduate Program Assistant Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Months Per Year: 12 Work Model: Onsite Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

• Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives
• Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally
• Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions
• Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact
• Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness
• Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values

• Maintain, update, and produce laboratory operating policies and procedures reflecting industry standards and best practices
• Ensure that laboratory facilities and users are compliant with requisite operational policies and procedures (including, but not limited to health and safety regulations/guidelines for employees, students, and research participants; and ethics and human subjects research rules)
• Maintain operating knowledge and quality assurance/control in Kinesiology laboratory equipment, devices, and tools (i.e., Vicon Motion Capture, K4B2, Parvo Medics TruOne, Xsens, Force Plates, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, Gymaware, EMG, Ultrasound) utilized for teaching, learning, and research (including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data)
• Responsible for installation, maintenance, repair, management, and troubleshooting of equipment and computing software and hardware for laboratory equipment
• Serve as resource for operation of laboratory facilities related to instructional/course needs
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and supervising students employed for duties/responsibilities associated with the department's laboratory facilities
• Organize and lead activities that facilitate collaborative research among and between Kinesiology students and faculty, internal and external stakeholders

• Liaise with faculty and staff responsible for college- and university-level operations, especially the College's Deans' Office, Office of the Registrar and Office of Admissions, to facilitate success of academic programs and ensure department administrators, faculty, and staff are informed of current, updated academic programs related information, policies, and procedures
• Support the coordination of undergraduate internship processes and activities in collaboration with the Internship Coordinator, faculty, students, and external partners, including assisting with the development and maintenance of relationships with internship sites and community partners.
• Execute (routine and ad hoc) processes and procedures for course catalog building and modifications, in collaboration with department and college administrators/faculty
• Manages class schedule building processes, working closely with department and college administrators and staff (as relevant); including collaborating with faculty to arrange and revise course scheduling
• Assist department and college administrators with developing and implementing program review and improvement initiatives, including program assessment, evaluation, and strategic planning
• Assist in organizing and executing department faculty and staff retreat(s) and meetings; assist with college retreat
• Onboard and orient new and adjunct faculty in collaboration with college-level staff and administrators (as relevant)
• Manages faculty and staff professional development requests and reimbursements
• Assists in development of yearly departmental budgets and producing financial reports and summaries

• Coordinate and staff student recruitment and orientation events and activities (including occasionally outside of business hours) in coordination with college and university programming/initiatives
• Manage and maintain student records and database (including individual-level information related to personal contact, academic standing, and program progress)
• Monitor graduate and undergraduate student progress and retention, in partnership with academic advisors; diagnosing actual and potential student issues regarding fulfilling program requirements and compliance with academic policies and procedures
• Collaborate in efforts to assist students with compliance with relevant student handbooks and policies
• Support academic advisors and faculty advisors in guiding students with timely completion of program-related forms and currency of documentation of academic milestones and achievements
• As appropriate, keeps department administrator(s), faculty, department and college staff, and academic advisors appraised and updated on student progress at the individual- and cohort-level
• Facilitate, as needed and appropriate, communication between students and staff, faculty, or administrators at the department, college, and university levels

• Monitor and maintain department-related internet and intranet sites to assure accurate, up-to-date information
• Ensure department-related marketing and communication assets, especially information related to academic programs, are current and accessible across various forms of media and channels (digital, print, web, social media, etc.)
• Assist in obtaining information and content about pursuits and accomplishments of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners across department programs, for college- and university-level marketing, communications, and advancement staff
• Maintain and provide (historic and current) information related to departmental academic programs, events, and systems

• Bachelor's degree.
• Graduate degree (Master's or Doctoral) in discipline/field related to Kinesiology is preferred
• Demonstrated administrative and operational support experience.
• Experience working in an academic environment is preferred
• Strong collaborative skills, including ability to work in team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively through written, oral, and interpersonal ways
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks and responsibilities to facilitate completion
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity in line with the university’s mission, vision and values
• All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check

$72,500 - $75,000 Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

• Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage.
• Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%.
• You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events.
• Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave.

Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3-6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter. Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus. All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university’s discretion.

With a career at Seattle University, you’re joining a community of passionate people dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders and thinkers.

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within six schools and colleges.

Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer. In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity of our educational community.

Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.

We will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Care – We put the good of students first. Academic Excellence – We value excellence in learning with great teachers who are active scholars. Diversity – We celebrate educational excellence achieved through diversity. Faith – We treasure our Jesuit Catholic ethos and the enrichment from many faiths of our university community. Justice – We foster a concern for justice and the competence to promote it. Leadership – We seek to develop responsible leaders committed to the common good.