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Graduate Project Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508954
Division/Organization: College of Letters & Science
Department: Computer Sciences
Job Type: UW Student Assistant
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: COMPUTER SCIENCES
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $31.18
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Customer Service, Graduate Assistant-Programs/Projects, Department and Office Assistants, Career Management

Department Overview:

UW-Madison Computer Sciences Department

Anticipated Start Date:

May 19, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

12-month renewable based on performance

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

13

Schedule:

Flexible with class schedule; Monday - Friday.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $31.18/hour

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Qualifications:
• Must be enrolled as a graduate student at UW-Madison
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working one-on-one and following detailed instructions
• Familiarity with accessibility tools and/or willingness to learn
• Reliability and discretion are essential

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in administrative support
• Strong computer skills

THIS IS A YEAR-ROUND POSITION.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Graduate student with prior office experience, proficiency in using Excel spreadsheets, problem-solving ability, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Assist with reading, organizing, and responding to email and written correspondence
• Help with navigating digital platforms such as course management systems (e.g., Canvas)
• Schedule and manage appointments, meetings, and calendar entries
• Support in preparing instructional materials and documents in accessible formats
• Provide in-person guidance within the office, classroom, or around campus as needed
• Operate standard office technology and software; assist with accessible tech tools
• Assist in filing, copying, data entry, and other administrative duties
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries

This is a 33.4% appointment with a university standard pay rate. The compensation package for this position also includes tuition remission, benefits, and vacation. Moreover, this position allows a flexible work schedule.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary work. Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

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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