The FIG Program Student Coordinator (StuCo) works as part of a team with professional staff, Student Coordinators, Student Assistants, and other student leaders to create a meaningful first-year and transfer experience at the University of Washington. This StuCo provides highly detailed support for the program and curriculum aspects of the FIG program. This StuCo directly supports the FIG Program Manager in the recruitment, training, and running of the FIG program. 

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

Overview

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

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 works 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. 

This position works in person from the University of Washington in Seattle (Mary Gates Hall), with 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 
    • Manage communications (MS Teams channels and chats) and FIGs email, lead make-up hours, and support large-scale role support systems, including Google Drive and Canvas 
  • Live Pre-Quarter Prep, New Husky Welcome and end-of-year events, and FIG Leader Community Day.  

Winter quarter (30%) 

  • Compile and analyze data from the FIG Student GEN ST 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. This includes participating in the FIG Leader Welcome Night, creating materials, and planning course content. 
  • Support the annual large-scale recruitment process for FIG Leaders through recruitment activities 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 standing and conduct before and during your time in this role.
  • Must have time on Mondays and Fridays during autumn and spring quarters to host makeup hours to support the GEN ST 270/470 course. Makeup hours must occur after sections have ended and within reasonable business hours.
  • Experience as a FIG Leader.

Preferred qualifications

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience creating detailed written communication that is accessible to different audiences
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently 
  • Good communication skills 
  • Strong interpersonal skills working with 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 write 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 NSTP (staff, FIG Leaders, and other Student Coordinators/Student Assistants), so collaboration is an integral part of our work. Please describe 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 NSTP'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?