Staff

Position title: Communications Specialist

Directs and implements communication and marketing strategies for the Department of African American Studies
Point-of-contact for media communications internally and externally
Edits, ideates, and designs bi-annual newsletter and department advertisements
Designs and manages web content and social media channels
Plans and organizes faculty and student-facing events

Position title: Department Administrator

Manages and prepares department budget, expense and travel reports, general revenue, capital, summer budget, trust funds, and UW Foundation accounts
Handles all purchasing, reimbursements, invoices, and supply management
Manages office space and university equipment issues
Point-of-contact for matters related to human resources, benefits, and payroll

Position title: Student Services Coordinator

Manages graduate school and fellowship applications, students filings for declarations of major, major warrants, and grade change forms
Collaborates with graduate advisor, undergraduate advisor, and the Curriculum Committee on new course proposals, academic issues, course changes, and Timetables
Coordinates course offerings and supervises enrollment controls, class notes, and cancellations
Point-of-contact for the Office of the Registrar and Course Guide