RA opportunity

[sheila renee edwards]

Hi all:

Please share with graduate students who may be seeking employment.

Thanks,

Sheila Edwards
Research Assistant
President's Advisory Committee on Women (PACW)
University of Washington
101 Wilson Annex, Box 352135
Seattle, WA   98195-2135
(206) 543-4810

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President's Advisory Committee on Women
Graduate Research Assistant

The President's Advisory Committee on Women (PACW) is seeking a graduate
research assistant.  PACW was initiated in 1996 by President Richard L.
McCormick to identify issues of concern to women at the University of
Washington, to disseminate information on the status of women on campus
and to advise the President on issues relating to women on campus.  The
committee is required to submit an annual letter to the President
containing recommendations for improving the status of women faculty,
staff and students.  The graduate research assistant position (20
hours/week) will be available starting July 16, 2001.

Responsibilities:
1) Conduct research and analysis on gender in higher education and other
issues identified as PACW priorities, which may include literature
reviews, interviews, focus groups, and/or surveys;
2) Write committee reports for dissemination in print and web-based media;
3) Coordinate planning for PACW-sponsored quarterly forums;
4) Develop and prepare agendas, minutes and presentations for monthly PACW
meetings;
5) Develop and maintain resource material for distribution to campus and
posting to PACW's web site;
6) Serve as a contributing member of the President's Advisory Committee on
Women;
7) Maintain professional relationships with PACW members, the president's
staff and the broader campus community.

Requirements:
** Experience advocating for women's issues in higher education
**  Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies;
**  Excellent research, writing and oral communication skills;
**  Strong computer and technical skills (i.e., familiarity with Microsoft
Word, Publisher, Pine e-mail platform, and HTML);
**  Knowledge of web-based resources and web search skills;
**  Currently enrolled graduate student at the University of Washington.

The position requires at least a one-year commitment, and compensation
will be at the Research Assistant level (i.e., depending on progress in
graduate program, salary ranges from $1,212 to $1,339 per month plus
tuition and health insurance).

To apply:
Send a letter of interest, a writing sample and your resume to:

Sheila Edwards
PACW Research Assistant
c/o Center for Workforce Development
101 Wilson Annex, Box 352135
Seattle, WA   98195-2135
Email: sredward at u.washinton.edu
(206) 543-4810 (office)
(206) 685-4860 (fax)

All application materials must be submitted on or before June 15, 2001.
If you have questions or need more information, please feel free to
contact Sheila or email Dr. Denice Denton, PACW Chair,
denton at engr.washington.edu.


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