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FACILITIES COORDINATOR - FRIDAY HARBOR
 

FACILITIES COORDINATOR - FRIDAY HARBOR
Req #: 112044
Appointing Department Web Address: http://www.depts.washington.edu/fhl/
Job Location: Other Location
Job Location Detail: Friday Harbor Labs 
Posting Date: 09/15/2014 
Closing Info: Closes On   09/28/2014
Salary: $2798-$3728 per month 
Other Compensation:  
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.  

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

For over one hundred years University of Washington's Friday Harbor Laboratories have served the scientific community as a highly respected field station for research in marine ecology, zoology, developmental biology, genetics, and many other fields of biological science. They also provide important training for new scientists through intensive courses for graduate and advanced undergraduate students.

Friday Harbor Laboratories is a state-of -the-art marine research facility today, with ten laboratories and over one thousand five hundred acres of biological preserves in Washington's beautiful San Juan Islands.

Friday Harbor Laboratories has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Facilities Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position involves working with FHL visitors (scientists, students) and office staff in to organize and schedule housing and lab reservations in a busy office setting which emphasizes top-quality customer service.  The Facilities Coordinator will receive Researcher Applications and construct a schedule of visiting researchers in our housing and labs.  This person also helps organize visiting conferences and field trips.  The position requires extensive use of basic computer applications including email, word processing and spreadsheets.

In addition to the Facilities Coordinator tasks, the successful candidate will assist the FHL Director with administrative tasks, handle merchandise sales, assist with some payroll tasks, and handle reception duties.

REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in event or facilities management programs (program specialty) OR equivalent education/experience. 

Additional requirements:
High quality oral and written communication skills are required.

This person interfaces with a large number of clients and strong interpersonal skills are required.

This position involves regular interruptions due to its customer-centered orientation.  Thus, it is important that the candidate be able to multi-
task effectively and cheerfully.
DESIRED:
  • E-mail is the primary means of communication for this position, and thus fast typing skills are beneficial.

  • Candidate should be proficient with e-mail, Word, Excel and web-browsing.   The candidate will also use an in house database system for which we will provide training.

    • CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
    Appointment to this position is contingent upon obtaining satisfactory results from a criminal background check.

    This position is in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island.

    Application Process:
    The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Criminal Conviction History, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

    Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.