The FIG Program Student Coordinator (StuCo) works as part of a collaborative team of professional staff, Student Coordinators, Student Assistants, and other student leaders to foster a meaningful first-year experience at the University of Washington. This StuCo provides highly detailed support for the programmatic and curricular aspects of the FIG Program. They will directly support the FIG Program Manager in the recruitment, training, and implementation of the FIG Program. 

The FIG Program Student Coordinator position is limited to students who have previously been a FIG Leader.

Overview

Hourly wage: $20.76 (effective January 1, 2025)

Start/end date: Mid-August 2025 - Finals Week of Spring 2026

Student Employees cannot work more than 19.5 hours per week while classes are in session, including finals week, but can work up to 39.5 hours during breaks as agreed upon by your supervisor. 

Hours:

  • Summer Quarter:
    • During August/September this position needs to be able to work a minimum of 20 hours and up to 30 hours per week (Mid-August until September 24, 2025) to support the FIG Program in preparing for Autumn 2025.
  • Autumn Quarter: 12 -15 hours 
  • Winter Quarter: 12 -15 hours 
  • Spring Quarter: 12 -15 hours 

Leave time (including vacation and sick time) may impact hours worked each week. 

Ability to work in-person from the University of Washington in Seattle (Mary Gates Hall), flexibility for occasional remote work through a discussion with supervisor.  

Summary of work

FIG Program Student Coordinator tasks include: 

August–September (pre-quarter) (10%) 

  • Self-guided pre-quarter prep development and launch, support of autumn quarter processes and logistics

Autumn/spring quarter (60%) 

  • Curriculum and resource development, campus-partner guest-speaker logistics, and GEN ST 270/470 support 
  • FIG Program logistics and operational support, including:  
    • Provide input, feedback and creative approaches to all aspects of FIG Leader training throughout the term of their role 
  • Volunteer management of FIG Leaders 
    • Managing communications (MS Teams channels and chats) and FIGs email, facilitating make-up hours, and support of large-scale role support systems, including SharePoint and Canvas 
  • Live Pre-Quarter Prep, New Husky Welcome and End of Year Events, & FIG Leader Community Day.  

Winter quarter (30%) 

  • Compile and analyze data from the FIG Student 199 survey to be shared with FIG Leaders and internal/ external campus partners. 
  • Support the preparation for the spring quarter GEN ST 270/470 course through engagement in the FIG Leader Welcome Night, material creation, and course content planning. 
  • Support the annual large-scale recruitment process for FIG Leaders through recruitment initiatives and FIG Leader interviews. 

Required qualifications

  • Full-time, degree-seeking, undergraduate student at the University of Washington in Seattle
  • Enrolled in at least 12 credits in spring quarter (spring-quarter graduates are eligible to apply)
  • Enrolled in no more than 5 credits in summer quarter
  • Good academic and conduct standing prior to and throughout the entire term of employment.
  • Must have time on Mondays and Fridays during autumn and spring quarters to host make-up hours to support the GEN ST 270/470 course. These make-up hours must occur after sections have concluded and within reasonable business hours.
  • Experience as a FIG Leader

Preferred qualifications

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience crafting detailed written communication that is accessible to various audiences
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently 
  • Good communication skills 
  • Strong interpersonal skills working and supporting others

Application questions 

Deadline to apply was Friday, May 30 at 12 pm (noon) PT. Applications are now closed. 

Essay questions are listed below. Please be sure to answer all parts of the questions. We encourage you to compose your responses outside of the application first and then copy and paste them into the application text boxes. Your responses are limited to 100-250 words per question, so please double-check that your responses fit after you paste them into the application. 

  1. This position works with many people in FYP (staff, FIG Leaders, and other Student Coordinators/Student Assistants), so collaboration is an integral part of our work. Please describe what your collaborative approach to creating FIG Program materials that honor diverse perspectives and meet various learning and working styles.
  2. A. Why are you interested in being a Student Coordinator?
    B. What is one of FYP’s student leader competencies that you are hoping to continue to grow?
    C. What learning or insights from your experience as a FIG Leader will you bring to this position?
  3. A deadline that you and your supervisor have discussed is approaching. You realize that you will not be able to meet the deadline. What would you do in this situation?
  4. Based on your current knowledge of the FIG Program StuCo position, what is one realistic thing you want to refine in the program to better support FIG Leaders in their role?