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Job No: 512232
Division/Organization: College of Letters & Science
Department: Social Science Research Service Eral
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: William H. Sewell Social Sciences Building
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Digital Technology, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Graduate Assistant-Programs/Projects, Career Management
Department Overview:
Social Science Research Services (SSRS) serves social science researchers in the College of Letters & Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. SSRS provides high-quality administrative services to advance interdisciplinary social science research on the UW campus, serving as an administrative umbrella to coordinate a variety of services provided by SSRS and other units.
Anticipated Start Date:
12/1/2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
08/16/2027
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Partially Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 12
Schedule:
10-12 hours per week during the spring semester and summer (appointment ends August 2027). Some evening and weekend hours may be required
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: $16
Number of Positions:
1
Qualifications:
● Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison ● Able to commit to the position through Spring and Summer 2027 ● Available to work approximately 10-12 hours per week on a flexible schedule
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
● Strong written and verbal communication skills ● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail ● Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities ● Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn ● Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines ● Commitment to professionalism and respect for individuals from an array of backgrounds and experiences ● Preferred experience in event planning, administrative support, customer service, or related areas
Position Summary/Job Duties:
● Assisting with the organization, management, and evaluation of data related to graduate education ● Supporting the planning and implementation of graduate student programs and prospective student visits ● Assisting with event coordination and logistics ● Coordinating catering orders and preparing event materials ● Planning, organizing, and facilitating small-group activities for visiting summer students ● Communicating with campus partners and community members in support of events and programs ● Creating marketing, communication, and social media materials
Physical Demands:
● Ability to remain seated for extended periods ● Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to approximately 10 pounds
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/
Advertised: November 03, 2026 09:00 AM Central Standard Time
Applications close: November 30, 2026 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
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