Join the UTemp Staffing Candidate Pool!
UTemp Staffing provides staffing services across our campuses, medical centers and remote locations. We strive to maintain a diverse pool of candidates who possess a variety of different types of knowledge, skills and experience. We also seek candidates who take pride in their work, are flexible, and have an attitude of service and commitment.
As of August 18, all UW staff jobs, including temporary positions, use Workday Recruiting. To be considered for UTemp opportunities, you will need to (1) create a Workday Recruiting account and (2) apply to the UTemp posting. We will contact you if a position becomes available for which your skills or experience would be a great match.
Common job categories
Below is a list of common areas for which we seek applicants. However, the need for candidates with specific skillsets varies depending on the types of positions that are open for recruitment at any given time and the nature of the work needed.
- General services (customer support, ushering, cashiering)
- Office support (filing, reception, clerical, office coordination)
- Professional and administrative (executive assisting, program coordination)
- Healthcare office administration (patient services, medical records)
- Fiscal administration (costing/budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, medical/dental billing)
- Data processing (data entry, transcription)
- Information systems (help desk, software support and development)
- Hospitality (food service, catering, event set-up)
- Student services (registration services, counselors, campus guides)
- Research (lab support, grant coordination)
- Trades and light industrial (warehouse, drivers, custodians, gardeners)
- Leadership (management and administration)
Length and schedule of UTemp assignments
The length of assignments and shifts vary depending on specific staffing needs. Assignments may include short-term work for unique projects, longer-term coverage for leaves of absences or temporarily filling a vacancy until a recruitment is complete.
Candidates who have full-time availability to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, are in the highest demand. Most opportunities are day shift, although some positions require weekend or evening shifts. There are also limited opportunities for part-time workers. When applying to UTemp, please indicate your availability on your online employment profile.
Perks and benefits
As a UTemp employee, you may enjoy a variety of perks and benefits, such as employee discounts and access to events through The Whole U. In addition, depending on length of the position and hours worked, you may become eligible for time off, healthcare and retirement benefits, and more. For more information, see Benefits for temporary, per diem and less than half time staff.
The UTemp application process
Please read through all this information before submitting your application!
As of August 18, all UW staff jobs, including temporary positions, use Workday Recruiting. Even if you have been worked for UTemp before, you will need to create a Workday Recruiting account and re-apply.
To apply to the UTemp Staffing pool:
- Create a Workday Recruiting account (select “Sign In” from upper righthand corner). You’ll be asked to enter an email and password for future access to the application system.
- In the search bar, enter “UTemp Staffing”.
- Select “UTemp Staffing Applicant Information” and then select “Apply”. (Alternatively, sign in to your account and access the UTemp application directly.)
- My Information and My Experience: You’ll be asked to provide basic applicant information, work experience, and education; you’ll also have the option to upload your resume.
- You’ll then be asked to complete the following sections:
- U.S. Work Authorization: Asks questions about your eligibility to work in the United States.
- UTemp Additional Information Questionnaire (Application Questions 2 of 2): Asks questions about your availability as well as categories of work for which you may be interested and qualified.
- Voluntary Disclosures: Verify that you’ve provided true, complete, and correct information.
- On the final screen, you’ll have a chance to review the information you provided. Be sure to review your answers and resume text carefully.
- Select “Submit” to complete your application.
You will receive an automated email confirmation when your application has been received. For help with assessments or the application process, please contact hrhelp@uw.edu. For questions or additional information about the UTemp Staffing Program, contact utemp@uw.edu or 206-543-3652.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450, 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.