University Housing - MLC Peer Mentor
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 28329 Division/Organization: University Housing Department: Residence Life Job Type: UW Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: 15 Slichter Hall - Human Resources 625 Babcock Dr. Madison, WI 53706 (on bus line)Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00 to $15.00 Job Categories: Customer Service, Education and Training
Department Overview:
Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people and our work; Creativity in solving problems; Integrity in our interactions with staff and customers; Optimism Respect for the differences, strengths, and potential in people; Stewardship of human, financial and natural resources; and Excellence in customer satisfaction and communication.
Anticipated Start Date
8/19/26
Anticipated Hours Per Week
2-3 during academic year, 30-40 during training
Schedule:
Hours
20-30 total hours in late August and early September for training and new student welcome activities.
2-3 hours per week during the academic year including some evenings and weekends.
Flexible scheduling based on academic availability and operational need.
Summer hours, November/Fall Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break hours not available.
Additional Scheduling Notes
Additional hours required during in late August and early September for training and new student welcome activities.
Start Date – August 19, 2026
Early Move In - Sunday, August 18, 2026
Fall training dates: August 19-25, 2026
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $15.00 to $15.00
Number Of Positions
2
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Peer Mentors support the MLC by building meaningful mentoring relationships with residents and supporting the programmatic and outreach goals of the program. Mentoring will take place through formal and informal interactions that include providing guidance, information, academic and career development resources and support.
Mentor 2-3 residents in The MLC through individual and small group meetings on a weekly basis
Connect residents to each other and to resources on campus.
Report any resident concerns to appropriate Housing staff.
Participate in key MLC community events with residents. May also assist with some of the planning, logistics, and supervision of MLC events with advance notice.
Support and staff prospective student outreach efforts including giving tours, acting as a student ambassador, attending prospective student events and distributing materials.
Attend monthly peer mentor meetings for training and support in the role.
Other administrative duties including entering time and attendance information on a timely basis
Qualifications:
All applicants must be currently enrolled at UW-Madison and maintain enrollment through the employment period.
Preference given to students who have lived in The Multicultural Learning Community.
Preference given to students who have completed 2 semesters of college post high school. Summer school does not count as a semester.
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.
Application Instructions:
University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Contact:
Org: University Housing www.housing.wisc.edu/jobs/student/ hr@housing.wisc.edu
Advertised: March 03, 2026 05:00 AM Applications close: April 01, 2026 05:00 AM
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