Student Employment

Activities Coordination Team (A.C.T.) Staff

Position description:

1. Work in a team environment to create programs and activities
2. Coordinate all aspects of programs, including marketing, day-of coordination, clean-up, and evaluation
3. Recruit volunteer help
4. Engage with the student body to determine programs of interest

Qualifications:

1. Ability to communicate and work with others
2. Be punctual and responsible
3. Be creative and flexible
4. Ability to work independently and problem solve when needed
5. Ability to create marketing materials preferred

Pay rate: $10.00 per hour

Work schedule:

1. Ability to work 5-10 hours per week
2. Mondays from 12:00 – 12:45pm required
3. One of the following: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 12:00 – 12:45pm required
4. Availability from 11:00 – 12:00pm and/or 1:00 – 2:00pm preferred
5. Be willing to adjust schedule with prior notice for large events (Mardi Gras, Spring Fling, etc.)

Interested? Contact Sue Kalinka at kalinkas@uwm.edu. Application deadline is February 11.

Peer Tutors

Looking for peer tutors in math, writing, and various subject areas (biology, chemistry, psychology, business, and nursing).

• Work one-on-one with students and/or lead group study sessions
• Preference is given to students who maintain a 3.5 GPA in their subject area and a 3.0 GPA overall

Interested? Email Sara Pagliaroni at pagliaro@uwm.edu.

Student Development Office Assistant

Looking for a positive, organized and energetic Student Development Office Assistant who can multi-task, take a lead role on projects, follows directions and works on their own promoting, marketing and running events for our office. Other assignments include:

• Preparing, promoting, setting up/take down for events and administrative work as assigned
• Help will also be needed in the Maker’s Space in the Union, facilitating crafts, set up and clean up
• There will be weekly tasks assigned as well a variety of projects which may come up unexpectedly, in this fun and interactive office
• Looking for a student who is willing to connect with other students while promoting and executing Student Development events

Interested? Email Candy Decker at deckerc@uwm.edu.

Campus Ambassador

• Lead campus tours for groups of prospective students and guests
• Assist with campus recruitment events as well as campus-wide events
• Assist with event preparation
• Looking for students who have verbal communication and presentation skills as well as leadership skills
• Have the ability to take initiative when working independently
• Have familiarity with the branch campus you attend
• And a positive and welcoming attitude

Interested? Email Nicolette Fugarino at fugarinn@uwm.edu.

Pre-College Mentor

• Provide academic and social support to students in grades 6-12th
• Assist with program preparation and presentations on college, careers, life skills, and leadership
• Serve as a positive role model and assist students in their personal and academic development

Interested? Email Courtney O’Connell at oconnelc@uwm.edu.

Diversity & Pre-College Office Assistant

• Assist in managing the DPC, promoting and assisting campus events, assist with planning office events, speakers, and workshops
• Serve as a campus resource for students by promoting academic success and student development
• Must be comfortable promoting and being a diversity ally and maintaining a professional office environment

Interested? Email Courtney O’Connell at oconnelc@uwm.edu.

Student Information Technology Technician

• Demonstrates an intermediate level of technical proficiency
• Responsible for maintaining, repairing, and ensuring the functioning of campus technology in classrooms, meeting rooms and anywhere else supported technology is installed
• Provides support consisting of, but not limited to end-user technical support, audio visual installation, maintenance and support, desktop & laptop hardware support, Operating System support, software support, end-user training and documentation as requested

Qualifications & Expectations:

• Proficient in troubleshooting hardware, software and network issues
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations
• Work independently and follow through on assigned tasks to successful completion
• Detail oriented
• Prior knowledge and familiarity with technology and connection types preferred
• Prior knowledge and familiarity with computer hardware and operating systems preferred
• Abide by all CTS work rules/practices specifically outlined but not limited to the Student Employment Handbook and handbooks and/or rules outlined by your department
• Starting pay is $11.50/hour
• 20 hours per week, preferably 2-6 or 8 M-Th and Fridays during the day

Interested? Email Bill Herrick at herrickw@uwm.edu.

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