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Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people in our work; Creativity in solving problems; Integrity in our interactions with staff and customers; Optimism, focusing on opportunities and positive outcomes; Respect for the differences, strengths, and potential in people; Stewardship of human, financial and natural resources; and Excellence in customer satisfaction and communication.  

Hours

• Approximately 10-12 hours per week, often weekends and evenings.
• Availability between 4:00pm and 7:15pm on Tuesdays to attend WISE seminar classes.
• Flexible scheduling based on academic availability and operational need.
• Summer hours are based on operational need.
• The commitment of substantial amounts of time to interests other than academic or staff responsibilities requires prior approval from the supervisor. Outside time commitments should be a maximum of 6-10 hours per week. Internship/practicum/production experience that require staff to be absent from campus more than 16 hours a week, including, but not limited to, student teaching, theater, nursing, and pharmacy could impact candidacy.

Additional Scheduling Notes

Start Date – August 18, 2025

Paid training with current WISE Student Program Leads to be held at mutually convenient times between April 21, 2025-May 2, 2025

Significant additional hours required between August 18-September 3 for training, Peer Mentor training, and new student welcome activities.

The WISE Student Program Lead has substantial responsibility for developing, executing, administering, and leading the WISE Peer Mentors and community-wide program activities in coordination with the WISE Program Manager and Residence Life Coordinator.

• In collaboration with the WISE Program Manager and the WISE Residence Life Coordinator, supervise, train, lead and act as a resource and mentor to the WISE Peer Mentors including overseeing mentor meetings.
• Manage a wide range of administrative tasks in relating to all aspects of WISE including student programming, Peer Mentors, WISE Seminar, outreach, evaluation.
• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate activities for the WISE Learning Community.
• Guide and advise Peer Mentors in planning activities that promote the mission and learning outcomes of WISE.
• Oversee programming and outreach for prospective WISE students including facilitating WISE tour program and tabling opportunities, and developing and assembling appropriate materials.
• Develop and disseminate WISE materials including marketing for prospective students, flyers to promote WISE activities, social media and other strategies.
• Work with WISE Faculty Directors on the administration and execution of the WISE seminar, including attending weekly seminar.
• Conduct performance evaluations of the Peer Mentors each semester; meet with Peer Mentors to fulfill WiGrow requirements.
• Connect and develop relationships and programming with campus and community partners.
• Create and update materials to support mentors including the mentor guidebook/training manual and weekly reports.
• Collect, track and analyze quantitative and qualitative data regarding WISE programming including assessing the impact and needs of the WISE program.
• Work closely with WISE house fellows to develop and execute community programs.
• Staff WISE programs as needed.
• Provide administrative support for WISE budget tracking and supply ordering.
• Attend and participate in the bi-weekly WISE staff meetings.
• Facilitate regular peer mentor meetings.

• By the start of employment, must have completed four semesters of college post high school. Summer school does not count as a semester.  Transfer students must submit transcripts from all current/previous institutions to reflect the completion of two semesters post high school.
• During pre-employment and employment, a student staff member must abide by the University Residence Halls Contract, the Student Housing Handbook and the University of Wisconsin System academic and non-academic policies and expectations.
• Must be able to attend training on the dates listed above in Additional Scheduling Notes.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are former WISE residents.

• To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application
• Deadline to apply is Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:55 AM

University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer