Student Jobs

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.

• 5-20 hours per week, including some evening/weekend hours each week.
• Scheduling requirements:
  • Must work a minimum of 2 programming shifts per month.
  • Availability between 4pm-8pm on Monday evenings for an average of 2 hours for staff meetings. If this block of time on Mondays does not work for you, please indicate in your application, so supervisors can work out an alternate plan.
  • 5-10 hours per week for office hours, program planning & support
  • 1-2 hours bi-weekly for supervisor meetings
• Flexible scheduling based on academic availability and operational need

Additional Scheduling Notes:

• Move-In Date: August 17, 2025 (If you are a resident of University Housing)
• Fall 2025 Training/Opening Week Preparation
  • August 18, 2025, through August 22, 2025, for REP Training
  • Early Move-In Programming starting August 24, 2025
• Note: Start date and training dates may change but will not be any earlier than the dates listed above.

Residential Event Programmers are primarily responsible for planning and executing programs in residence halls for on campus residents, as assigned. Residential Event Programmers will support programming efforts by planning, organizing, and executing programs to help students effectively transition to UW-Madison, make connections within their building communities, and make the most of their Wisconsin Experience.

• Work with supervisor to create, design, and execute programming for residents living on campus, with a focus on student acclimation to campus and residential hall community development.
• Develop programs based on departmental need for creating an environment focused on academic success, social justice and diversity education, and student engagement.
• Understand the needs and interests of residents, including the needs of residents in groups that experience adverse academic and/or social outcomes on campus.
• Execute weekday programming as directed by supervisor/with supervisor support, including event set-up and clean-up, as well as being present at events.
• Support residents during emergency and crisis response at events, if needed.
• Assist with various special events on campus, such as Wisconsin Welcome.
• Complete administrative tasks required to execute programming including planning, advertising, and organizing events.
• Maintain and develop frequent, regular, and open communication with Housing staff and campus partners.
• Attend designated meetings including staff and one-on-one (supervisor) meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and additional responsibilities as assigned by each specific unit.

• 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.
• Previous event planning and programming experience is not required, but strongly preferred.

• To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application
• Deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 11:55 AM. 

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