Student Assistant – Project Portfolio Management Applications Administrator Assistant

Job Description

UW Medicine IT Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Student Assistant – Project Portfolio Management Applications Administrator Assistant.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE
• Monday – Friday; 8:00AM – 12 Noon or 12 Noon – 4PM (PST)
• Day Shift
• 100% remote opportunity

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

UW Medicine IT Services (ITS) is a shared services organization that supports all of UW Medicine.  UW Medicine is comprised of Harborview Medical Center (HMC), UW Medical Center-Montlake Campus (UWMC-Montlake), UW Medical Center-Northwest Campus (UWMC-NW), UW Medicine Primary Care (UWMPC), UW Physicians (UWP), UW School of Medicine (SOM), and Airlift Northwest (ALNW).  ITS is responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance of the infrastructure and applications which support all these institutions, along with the implementation of new services and applications that are used to support and further the UW Medicine mission.

The ITS Project Management Office (PMO) serves to provide a structured foundation to effectively and efficiently manage incoming and active projects within our portfolio through reusable standards and streamlined processes.  Projects include but are not limited to:

• Epic practice management, revenue cycle, and other business applications
• Ancillary and clinical support systems
• Analytics solution and platform for regulatory, quality, clinical, and business reporting
• Web solution for critical initiatives and the organization's digital communications

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Student Assistant – Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Applications Administrator Assistant will work in the PMO and will be mainly focused on assisting the team with the management of the processes, tools, and data used by our project managers, resource managers, and our PMO to analyze and collectively manage current or proposed projects.  The Student Assistant will assist with:

• Configuring, developing, and maintaining PPM tools and processes to support enterprise PPM standards and best practices
• Ongoing application support for PPM tools (primary tools used in the support of PPM are MS Planner, SharePoint, Tableau, Power BI, Power Apps, ServiceNow)
• Maintaining existing user guides and training materials and developing new materials as needed
• Initiatives to mature the processes and tools used for Project Portfolio Management
• Developing dashboards and reports in Tableau, Power BI, or other data visulization tools
• Automating and developing workflows using MS Power Apps or other applications
• Other duties required by PMO

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a current student at the University of Washington; preferably focused on a degree in Business Administration or other related field
• Priority will be given to candidates who have experience with PowerBI, SmartSheets, Microsoft Office 365 (Power Automate, Power Apps, any of the MS collaboration tools)

DESIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take direction while also working with minimal supervision
• A strong desire to learn

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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.