Student Jobs

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, 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

• 20+ hours total between August 26th -September 3rd for training and new student welcome activities.
• Average weekly workload is 2-4 hours, primarily evenings and weekends.
• Required availability between 5:15pm and 7:15pm on Tuesdays to attend WISE seminar class.
• Flexible scheduling based on academic availability and operational need.
• Summer hours not available.

Additional Scheduling Notes

• Additional hours are required between August 26th-September 3rd (20-25 hours) for training and new student welcome activities.
• Start Date – August 26, 2026

Peer Mentors support WISE by building meaningful mentoring relationships with residents and supporting the programmatic and outreach goals of the WISE residential learning community.  Mentoring will take place through formal and informal interactions that include providing guidance, information, academic and career development resources and support.

• Lead small group and individual meetings with residents for support, community building, and helping them with their transition to college.
• Support and staff WISE events as needed.
• Attend and facilitate small group discussions during the Fall WISE Seminars (must attend the first 4 seminars, there is some flexibility with attendance beyond that).
• Support and staff WISE prospective student outreach efforts including acting as a student ambassador, attending prospective student events (panels and tours), and distributing materials.
• Attend a bi-weekly staff meeting.

• All applicants must be currently enrolled at UW-Madison and maintain enrollment through the employment period.
• Must have lived in the WISE Residential Learning Community.
• At the time of start date, applicant must 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.

• To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application
• Deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM. 

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