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We are currently accepting applications for the following administrative staff positions within the Information School. To see full job descriptions and apply please visit the University of Washington's UWHires site and search by either requisition number or keyword iSchool. 

New jobs are posted to Workday - look for "Information School" or "iSchool" to see staff job listings. 

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Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse faculty and 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 articulates its commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint.

Senior HR Assistant for Staff HR

Posted: 2026-04-06
Deadline to apply: 2026-04-20
Req. number: REQ-0000130928

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director for Staff Employment & Compensation, the Senior HR Assistant provides specialized technical and human resources administrative support to the Information School’s Staff Human Resources department with confidential staff personnel functions for approximately 120 staff and student employees. This position supports the recruitment, hiring, HR onboarding, and payroll processes for classified and professional staff positions; and manages the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding for student assistant appointments.  Success in this role requires strong customer service, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to efficiently manage multiple workstreams happening simultaneously.

The Staff HR department is responsible for the successful hiring, onboarding, and development of approximately 100 staff positions and 40 student assistant positions. The Staff HR team collaborates and engages with the other iSchool human resources team – Faculty HR and Academics HR – as part of the overall iSchool Human Resources Network.

Questions regarding openings at the Information School should be directed to ihrhelp@uw.edu. We will do our best to respond to your inquiry within 2 business days.

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, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

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Diego Licea

Informatics student blends history, technology and service

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Growing up in a small town in Eastern Washington, Diego Licea aspired to attend college and set his sights on the University of Washington.“I'd heard it was a challenging school to get into,” he said. “If it wasn't UW, I felt like...
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Sandy Littletree

Professor's work helps to advance Indigenous librarianship

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Indigenous data has a history of bad management from non-Natives, says UW Information School Assistant Professor Sandy Littletree (Eastern Shoshone/Navajo). Library collections may include sacred songs, ceremonies and stories that were...
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CALMA Round Table: Practical Perspectives on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Library, Archives, and Museum Careers

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AI Certificate Information Session & Q&A

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