Student Employment

Work-Study Employment

How to get a work study position... and get paid for it! Follow these steps...

Be sure you have been awarded and accepted "Work Study" on your Financial Aid award offer.
You must be enrolled for at least 6 credits during the semester.
Schedule an interview with the supervisor listed with each position. At the interview, hours and pay will be decided.
Fill out the work study application and bring with you to the interview.
If you are hired for a position, pick up a Work Study Eligibility packet from Dawn Messerschmidt in the Student Services Financial Aid office. The supervisor must complete their section of the work study eligibility form.
You MUST return the completed Eligibility form and payroll packet to Tuition Services before you will get paid.
Fall Work Study positions are open starting Sept. 4, 2012 - December 21, 2012
Spring Work Study positions are open starting January 25, 2013 - May 21, 2013

Work Study positions for 2012-2013 academic year

Athletics Department Positions (posted on new page)
Media Center Assistant - Filled for Spring
Customer Service Assistant-Student Services - Filled for Spring
Box Office Assistant - Filled for Spring
Student Activities Marketing - Filled for Spring
Business Office Assistant -Filled for Spring
Book Store Assistant -Filled for Spring
Media Technician - Filled for Spring
Office/Theatre Assistant
Technical Assistant
Stockroom Assistant
Office Lab Assistant-Physics/Astronomy
Office Lab Assistant-Biology - Filled for Spring
Music Department Assistant - Filled for Spring
Library Assistant - 2 - 3 positions open - Filled for Spring
Mathematics Office Assistant - Filled for Spring
Student Parking Enforcement Officer - Filled for Spring
Custodial Assistant-AM - Filled for Spring
Custodial Assistant-PM - Filled for Spring
Geography Lab Assistant
Tennis Racquetball Supervisor
Senior High Gym Supervisor
Gym Supervisor
Ice Rink Supervisor
Early Bird Lap Swim Lifeguard
Volleyball Referee
Basketball Scorekeeper
Basketball Supervisor
Zoo Attendant
Youth Net Technology Assistant at Marshfield Clinic

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Media Center/IT Helpdesk Assistant - Filled

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist IT by acting as the first point of contact for all customers requesting help from the helpdesk. Log calls and create tickets for users, check computer labs, create photo IDs and stock printers with paper and other duties as assigned.

flexible hours
renewable each semester
open to work study students only

Qualifications/Skills Required: Very general computer knowledge and a willingness to help others.

Rate: $7.50/hr
Dept.: Technology Department
Supervisor: Chris Meyer, Network Administrator
Contact: Chris Meyer, H.C. Laird Fine Arts Bldg., room 304
Phone: 389.6546

e-mail: chris.meyer@uwc.edu

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Customer Service Assistant - Student Services - Filled

Duties and Responsibilities: Cover the front desk in the Student Services Office; greet guests, answer phone calls, provide information and forms, and direct guests to appropriate staff members as required. Copying, filing, shredding, typing. Provide assistance with recurring projects and testing. Make appointments using MS outlook and excel data bases; other duties as assigned.

flexible hours
renewable each semester
open to work study students only

Qualifications/Skills Required: Customer service experience and a positive attitude preferred. Knowledge of MS word, excel and outlook. Responsibilities include handling confidential information.

Rate: $7.25
Dept: Student Services
Supervisor: Student Services
Contact: Student Services, A.G. Felker Student Center
Phone: 389.6530

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Box Office Assistant - Filled

Duties and Responsibilities: Taking and processing ticket sales for the theatre, calling customers back, miscellaneous office duties and answering questions. Responsibilities include handling money. Good customer service a must.

Thursday and Friday from 4:30 - 7 pm and some Saturdays and Sundays for productions.
renewable each semester
work study students preferred

Qualifications/Skills Required: Customer service experience and a positive attitude a must. Computer skills helpfull.

Rate: $7.25
Dept: Box Office
Supervisor: Vicki Kuehnhold
Contact: Vicki Kuehnhold (leave a message)
Phone: 715-389-6534

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Student Activities Marketing - Filled

Duties and Responsibilities: Primary objective is marketing student activities (i.e. fall and spring picnics, bands, and other activities) Duties will include making large signs and posters, table tents, power point slides for the hallway display monitors, etc. Other duties as assigned.

flexible hours (approximately 6-8 hours/week-may be a job share)
renewable each semester
open to work study students only

Qualifications/Skills Required: Working knowledge of PowerPoint and high attention to detail required. Creativity and willingness to learn new software is important.

Rate: $7.25
Dept: University Relations
Supervisor: Stacey Oelrich
Contact: Stacey Oelrich, University Relations Director
Phone: 389.6545

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Business Office Assistant - Filled

Duties and Responsibilities: Filing, auditing credit card records, maintain stock in supply room and other duties as needed.

open to non-work study students
1 - 2 hours per week

Qualifications/Skills Required: Must be able to file alphabetically. Responsibilities include handling confidential information.

Rate: $7.25
Dept: Business Office
Supervisor: Kimberly Valenza
Contact: Kimberly Valenza, Tuition Services
Phone: 389-6536

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Book Store Assistant - Filled

Duties and Responsibilities: Help students with book store purchases, maintain inventory and other duties as needed.

open to work study students only
Seasonal; hours and times will vary - depending on peak times at the beginning and end of semesters.

Qualifications/Skills Required: Must be customer service oriented. Responsibilities include handling money and confidential information.

Rate: $7.25
Dept: Campus Book Store
Supervisor: Chris Cherney
Contact: Chris Cherney, Campus Bookstore
Phone: 389-6556

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Media Technician - Filled

Duties and Responsibilities: Provide technical assistance to instructors and students in Distance education rooms. Duties include but not limited to: opening DE classrooms, starting equipment, making connections, doing sound and video checks, assisting instructors and students with equipment operations, monitoring class for equipment malfunctions, troubleshooting problems during class, documenting problems, contacting others as needed, turning equipment off and locking room(s) at conclusion of classes, and enforcement of classroom rules.

work study preferred but open to non-work study students
Hours: 4:45 PM - 9:45PM Monday-Thursday (number of days varies)

Qualifications/Skills Required: Provide technical support for Distance Education classes. Training will be provided. Need not be computer proficient but must be dependable and responsible.

Rate: $7.50
Dept: Instructional Technology
Supervisor: Bob Apfel
Contact: Bob Apfel, Instructional Technology Coordinator
Phone: 389.6516
email: robert.apfel@uwc.edu

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Office/Theatre Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities: Copying; cleaning; researching; other duties as assigned.

flexible hours
renewable each semester
open to work study students only

Qualifications/Skills Required: Knowledge of stage, lighting and equipment preferred but not required.

Rate: $7.25
Dept: Communication Arts
Supervisor: TBA
Contact: TBA
Phone: 389.6543

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Technical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the staging and lighting for events in the campus theatre, concerts, plays and general campus and non-campus needs. Perform general theatre maintenance.

flexible hours
renewable each semester
open to work study students only

Qualifications/Skills Required: Some knowledge and interest in the performing arts and stage equipment is desired. Must be dedicated and reliable. Moderate lifting and ladder work. Limited evening work on a scheduled basis.

Rate: $7.25
Dept: Communication Arts
Supervisor: TBA
Contact: TBA
Phone: 389-6543

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Stockroom Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities: Clean-up and keep order in labs and stockroom, prepare solutions, place items on reagent shelves in an orderly manner and with clear labeling for lab exercises in chemistry courses (124, 125, 145, 155); remove items from reagent shelves and return to proper location in stockroom, fill distilled water containers and paper towel dispensers in lab, etc. Assist in preparing demonstrations as time permits. Provide some maintenance support, inventory control, storage arrangements which are in line with safety recommendations, etc.

flexible hours (8 hrs/week)
renewable each semester
open to work study students only

Qualifications/Skills Required: Some chemistry background - preferably from students that have had or are currently enrolled in Chemistry 125 or higher-level course. Individual must take and follow instructions well.

Rate: $7.25
Dept: Chemistry
Supervisor: Dana Haagenson
Contact: Dana Haagenson, A. Leopold Science Bldg, room 217
Phone: 389-6526

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Office Lab Assistant - Physics/Astronomy

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with lab maintenance (i.e. check equipment, clean and organize the storeroom). Some word processing. .

flexible hours
renewable each semester
open to work study students only

Qualifications/Skills Required: Someone who isn't afraid of technology. A current or future physics student preferred. Physics or chemistry background helpful.

Rate: $7.25
Dept: Physics/Astronomy
Supervisor: Martin Lee
Contact: Martin Lee, A. Leopold Science Bldg, room 140B
Phone: 389-6541

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Office Lab Assistant - Biology - Filled

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with setting up and dismantling laboratory equipment; clean laboratory materials; record keeping and other paperwork as assigned by the instructor.

flexible hours
renewable each semester
open to work study students only

Qualifications/Skills Required: Prefer a second-year student who has completed one or more biology classes.

Rate: $7.25
Dept: Biology
Supervisor: Laura Lee
Contact: Laura Lee, A. Leopold Science Bldg, Room 207
Phone: 389-6524

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Music Department Assistant - Filled

Duties and Responsibilities: Filing, organizing music and music catalogs, light clerical, errands, arranging chairs/music stands.

flexible hours
renewable each semester
open to work study students only

Qualifications/Skills Required: High degree of accuracy in filing, reliability, organization, and attention to detail. Music background preferred.

Rate: $7.50
Dept: Music
Supervisor: Dr. Richard Brunson
Contact: Dr. Richard Brunson, H.C. Laird Fine Arts Bldg, Room 367
Phone: 715-389-6542

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Library Assistant - Filled

Duties and Responsibilities: Perform circulation tasks, check out and check in library materials. Help patrons use the library by answering library (reference) and/or computer-related questions. Process new materials as they are received. This includes daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, and other new acquisitions. Computer and clerical/office work; includes using Microsoft programs. Also, answering phones, giving directions to other areas on campus, showing people how to use the copy machine, etc. Help maintain the appearance of the library including shelving books, magazines and shelf-reading and making sure library materials are in proper order.

open to work study students only
Flexible hours
Renewable each semester

Qualifications/Skills Required: Attention to detail; computer skills or are capable of using computers. Being able to work with faculty, staff, students and community is necessary. A willingness to learn and perform many tasks is required. Much on-the-job training is given. Punctuality is necessary - library work schedule is set for the whole semester for all of the library employees.

Rate: $7.25/hr for the first year; $7.50/hr for the second year
Dept: Hamilton Roddis Memorial Library
Supervisor: Ruth Elderbrook
Contact: Ruth Elderbrook, Library Director
Phone: 389-6531

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Mathematics Office Assistant - Filled

Duties and Responsibilities: Filing, copying, typing, grading papers/exams, and other administrative duties.

flexible hours
renewable each semester
open to work study students only

Qualifications/Skills Required: Typing and data entry experience helpful.

Rate: $7.25
Dept: Mathematics, H.C. Laird Fine Arts Bldg, Room 314
Supervisor: Kavita Bhatia
Contact: Kavita Bhatia
Phone: 389-6548

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Student Parking Enforcement Officer - Filled

Duties and Responsibilities: Provide information to students and visitors regarding appropriate parking on-campus. Enforce campus parking regulations through issuance of citations (when necessary). Create reports regarding parking citations and communicate said reports to Assistant Dean for Administrative Services. Identify parking problems and assist in development of options and solutions.

Monday - Friday from 8am - 3pm
open to non work study eligible students
School Year (Fall and spring) Employment

Qualifications/Skills Required: Good communication and problem solving skills. Ability to work with little supervision. Ability (and willingness) to work outdoors in all types of weather. Good writing skills.

Rate: $7.25
Supervisor:
Contact: Assistant Campus Dean for Administrative Services
Phone: 389-6537
email:

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Custodial Assistant - AM - Filled

Duties and Responsibilities: This position requires individual to do vacuuming between the hours of 7:00 and 8:00 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

open to work study students only
renewable each semester

Qualifications/Skills Required: Must be dependable.

Rate: $7.60
Dept: Maintenance
Supervisor: Tom Waalkens
Contact: Tom Waalkens, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent
Phone: 389-6523

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Custodial Assistant - PM - Filled

Duties and Responsibilities: This position will be under the supervision of the evening custodian. Duties will include miscellaneous cleaning as needed. Hours will be evenings Monday through Friday from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm or may vary as needed.

open to work study students only
renewable each semester

Qualifications/Skills Required: Ability to do heavy lifting and operate floor scrubber.

Rate: $7.25
Dept: Maintenance
Supervisor: Tom Waalkens
Contact: Tom Waalkens, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent
Phone: 389-6523

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Office Lab Assistant-Geography

Duties and Responsibilities: Taking inventory of equipment, help with setting up labs and help with reorganizing the map and equipment rooms.

flexible hours
renewable each semester
open to work study students only

Qualifications/Skills Required : Prefer a student who has completed Geo 123 or Geo 125.

Rate: $7.25
Dept: Geography
Supervisor: Iddrisu Adam
Contact: Iddrisu Adam, A. Leopold Science Bldg., Room 136B
Phone: 389-6527

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Tennis/Racquetball Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities: Supervising the tennis/racquetball court for Marshfield Parks and Rec.

open for anyone, including work study
Homework can be done while on the job

Qualifications/Skills Required : Must be responsible and dependable.

Rate: $7.50 per hour
Dept: Marshfield Parks and Recreation Department
Supervisor: Kelly Cassidy
Contact: Kelly Cassidy, Marshfield Parks and Rec
Phone: 486-2043

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Senior High Gym Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities: Supervising the gym for Marshfield Parks and Rec.

Monday and Wednesday 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
open for anyone, including work study

Qualifications/Skills Required : Must be responsible and dependable.

Rate: $7.50
Dept: Marshfield Parks and Recreation Department
Supervisor: Kelly Cassidy
Contact: Kelly Cassidy, Marshfield Parks and Rec
Phone: 486-2043

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Gym Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities: Supervising the gym for Marshfield Parks and Rec.

Monday - Thursday 3:30 pm - 6:30 p.m.
open for anyone, including work study

Qualifications/Skills Required : Must be responsible and dependable.

Rate: $7.50 per hour
Dept: Marshfield Parks and Recreation Department
Supervisor: Kelly Cassidy
Contact: Kelly Cassidy, Marshfield Parks and Rec
Phone: 486-2043

Ice Rink Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities: Supervising the ice rinks for Marshfield Parks and Rec.

December through February
open for anyone, including work study

Qualifications/Skills Required : Must be responsible and dependable.

Rate: $7.50 per hour
Dept: Marshfield Parks and Recreation Department
Supervisor: Kelly Cassidy
Contact: Kelly Cassidy, Marshfield Parks and Rec
Phone: 486-2043

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Early Bird Lap Swim Lifeguard