The following information applies to all Student Coordinator positions. Review each position posting for position-specific information. 

Description

Student Coordinators serve as a connection between professional staff and program-specific student staff members (Virtual Orientation Leaders, FIG Leaders, Dawg Daze Leaders, etc.). They support office operations and make sure programs run smoothly. Student Coordinators do the following tasks:

  • Provide general support for all NSTP programs, including Advising & Orientation, Dawg Daze, First-year Interest Groups, Collegium Seminars, Commuter & Transfer Commons, etc.
  • Interact with prospective and incoming students and their families by answering questions in person, over the phone (call/text) and through email.
  • Help first-year and transfer students and their families with issues related to NSTP programs, services, policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with other NSTP staff members to support office operations including program registration, preparation, and logistics.

Qualifications

  • Full-time, continuing undergraduate student status at the University of Washington in Seattle. 
  • A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required when you apply. You must maintain this GPA throughout your time in the position, unless you have made a different arrangement with the Operations Manager.

Desired skills and abilities

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite products
  • Comfortable troubleshooting technology (computers, projectors, sound, etc.)
  • Knowledge of, or a 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

Compensation and benefits

Hourly wage: $21.30 (effective January 1, 2026)

Additional benefits include:

  • Significant responsibility with the opportunity to work independently
  • Gain professional working experience and learn about student services in higher education
  • Work with friendly staff in a supportive, team-oriented environment
  • Work with professional staff, including program managers, directors and deans
  • Work with diverse groups of people, from the office staff, to the public, to University officials 
  • Relatively flexible schedule
  • Develop expert customer service skills
  • These positions are Work-Study eligible