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Careers at Seattle University

With a career at Seattle University, you’re joining a community of passionate people dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders and thinkers.

Join our Community

Our faculty and staff are the backbone to the University’s vision to be the premier independent university of the Pacific Northwest in academic quality, Jesuit, Catholic inspiration and service to society. Founded in 1891, Seattle University is one of 28 Jesuit Catholic universities in the United States. 

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Mission

Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.

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Faculty & Staff Jobs

Become an essential part of the Seattle University community and share your talents with us.

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Current SU Employees

Take the next step in your career and find a position that fits your aspirations.

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Student Employment

Gain valuable experience and network with others in a job that prioritizes your education. 

Why Seattle University?

Seattle University

A green Haven within an Urban City

Seattle University is located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Enjoy the many green spaces on campus or take a short walk to Capitol Hill for an abundance of coffee and food options. 

#1

Ranked location to work after graduation

Seattle tops the list of locales that attract new talent around the globe

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Robust Benefits and Wellness Resources

Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefit packages for medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more for both you and your family members. 

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Equal Opportunity and Commitment to Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity institution and strive to promote safe, affirming and inclusive communities for all students, faculty and staff. 

Living in Seattle

Seattle University puts you in the center of one of the country's most dynamic cities. It’s a city at the forefront of scientific, medical and technological research and innovation. Seattle is also a hub of global and local philanthropy and social entrepreneurism.

The Great Outdoors

Visitors come from around the world to enjoy the region's outdoor adventures. Kayak, bike, fish, climb, or just enjoy the view. On a hot day, take a swim in Lake Washington, 20 minutes downhill from campus. When there’s fresh powder, you’re 45 minutes from the slopes of the Cascade Mountains. Got more time? Climb Mount Rainier to the south or hike the Olympic Mountains to the west.

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A Misty Reputation

Despite the popular myth, Seattle's annual rainfall is less than that of New York, Atlanta, or Boston. Our rain is more of a “mist,” where a raincoat will get you by on most days. The rain keeps temperatures mild and helps make the Puget Sound area a verdant landscape year-round. That's why we call Washington the “Evergreen State.”

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Seattle Sports

Seattleites take their professional sports seriously. Catch an afternoon Mariners game at T-Mobile Park, watch our new Seattle Kraken hockey team at the new Climate Pledge Arena or cheer on the the Seahawks at Lumen Field. Seattle goes wild for our Major League Soccer team; the Sounders draw the highest average attendance in the league. Just be sure to get back in time to cheer on the SU Redhawks.

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Thriving Art Scene

Seattle's arts community is anchored by the Seattle Art Museum. On the first Thursday of every month, galleries stay open late and art fans stroll from show to show. Watch world-class performances by the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Repertory Theater, or any of the dozens of theater, dance, and music venues in the city. Catch the Seattle International Film Festival, which brings more than 250 films from 50 countries to the city each spring and is the largest film festival in North America.

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Cafe Culture

Seattle is the birthplace of modern coffee culture, from Starbucks to neighborhood hangouts like Caffè Vita or Boon Boona Coffee. Each café has its own flavor: quiet and contemplative to loud and alternative. With more bookstores per capita, and coffee in or near each one, Seattle is a great place to while away an afternoon reading and people watching.

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