The University of Washington School of Public Health (SPH) tackles the greatest health challenges in our region and around the world to create a world of healthy people. With a dynamic diverse student body of 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the School is fueled by a team of nearly 250 core faculty and over 500 staff members dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Our groundbreaking discoveries are fueled by rigorous science and equity-driven solutions where we bring together faculty throughout the School to collaborate in over 30 centers and institutes. Through partnerships with organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Fred Hutch, Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, and Seattle Children’s Hospital, our students emerge as leaders who are prepared to work in partnership with communities to improve the health of all people and our research creates impact locally and globally.

SPH is comprised of five academic departments—Biostatistics, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Global Health (joint with the School of Medicine), and Health Systems and Population Health—along with 5 Interdisciplinary Programs housed in the Office of the Dean. Together, the School of Public Health is united with students, faculty, and staff across the campus, under a shared commitment to "a world of good." Through our collective efforts, we strive to make a significant and lasting impact on public health, advancing the well-being of individuals and communities worldwide.

Possible 1:1 Career Coaching with students to review resumes, cover letters, and to discuss other job search or graduate school aspirations.

Mentorship Program: Support the SPH Mentorship Program, a graduate to undergraduate mentorship model program for SPH students. Activities include: revising and distributing recruitment materials; reviewing program applications and proposing matches; prepare and facilitate program orientation for mentors and mentees; planning and implementing programming for mentors/mentees; create assessments and reports for Program success; manage email communications and respond to questions about the program.

Program Development: In collaboration work with the Director for outreach to student organizations, and organization partners to develop programming that meets their needs. Outreach to public health and related organizations to strengthen partnerships for career fairs and related events.

Identify gaps in service to ensure that there is equity in access to career services across the School of Public Health and that we have services developed to address special populations and needs.
Address service needs in light of recent changes in the public health landscape.

Required skills/abilities/understandings:
● The ability to prioritize culturally responsive services for students
● A candidate who understands the value of prospective student networking and resource-sharing opportunities
● A candidate who understands the value of mentorship and/or has experience serving as a mentor.
● Current/past participation in student organizations or student leadership positions
● Well organized with project management experience.
● Strong interest in user experience assessment and survey design
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively to support our growing School of Public Health Graduate student programming.
● Strong writing skills

Application Process and Deadline: Submit resume and two paragraph “Statement of Interest” for this position to Daren Wade, dwade@uw.edu