Desired Skills and Abilities | First Year Programs

Strong oral and written communication skills
Highly organized and detail oriented
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Comfortable troubleshooting technology (computers, projectors, sound, etc.)
Knowledge of, or an aptitude and willingness to learn about, a wide variety of UW student resources and services
Comfortable working with a diverse population both in groups and individually
Desire to develop professionally
Ability to take initiative to solve problems
Ability to receive constructive feedback
Comfortable working independently
Experience with administrative support tasks preferred
Ability to lift 20lbs

First Year Programs

120 Mary Gates Hall Box 352825
Seattle, WA 98195-2825

Hours

Mary Gates Hall 120
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Winter Break: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Commuter and Transfer Commons (HUB 141)
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Breaks & Summers: Closed

Closed during University holidays.

Phone

206-543-4905 (Voice)
206-207-5564 (Text)

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First Year Programs fosters a successful undergraduate student experience through strategic programming that focuses on positive academic transitions and the development of learning communities. Through partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni, and student leaders our programs create the space for students to define how they will engage, learn, and thrive at the University of Washington.

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