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Program Support Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511792
Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Organizational & Leadership Development Program
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: 3500 University Avenue
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $19.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Education and Training, Government and Public Administration, Information Technology and Computers, Data Analysis

Department Overview:

 The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension connects university research and expertise with communities across Wisconsin through education, outreach, and engagement. This position is part of the Community Development Institute's Organizational and Leadership Development Program, which helps build leadership, organizational effectiveness, and community capacity through education, training, and applied research initiatives serving communities and organizations throughout Wisconsin.

Anticipated Start Date:

 September 8, 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 September 7, 2027

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 12

Schedule:

 Approximately 10 hours per week. Most hours are flexible and may be completed around the student's class schedule in coordination with the supervisor. Occasional team meetings and project meetings will be scheduled with advance notice.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $18.00 Maximum: $20.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Must be a current student enrolled for credit at an academic institution. Student will need to show proof of enrollment before starting.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to learn and use technology platforms, including Microsoft Office and web-based software applications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Interest in community development, public affairs, education, communications, nonprofit management, or related fields.
Ability to gather, organize, and manage information and data.
Ability to create and edit written content for educational, communication, or marketing purposes.
Ability to support website, database, and digital resource management activities.
Ability to assist with program evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Gather data and information to support educational programs and resource development.
Assist with maintaining databases, digital resource libraries, and program records.
Format and organize curriculum and educational materials for use by Extension educators.
Create and distribute communications, marketing materials, and program announcements.
Update webpages and support online content management.
Assist with program evaluation activities, including tracking survey distribution.
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Work at a computer for extended periods.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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