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Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511729
Division/Organization: School of Business
Department: Marketing
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: GRAINGER HALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 The AI Hub and MLI are both located in the Marketing Leadership Institute, one of the ten Knowledge Centers in the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB).

The AI Hub for Business provides practical knowledge, industry connections, and academic expertise to transform business and prepare the next generation of business leaders.

The MLI connects WSB students with industry through events, employer partnerships, and applied learning by hosting guest speakers, career treks, workshops, and networking receptions while producing content that highlights student success and alumni engagement.

Anticipated Start Date:

 September 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 Approximately 8–15 hours per week during the academic year, with a flexible schedule coordinated around the student's class schedule and the needs of the department. Workload may vary throughout the month, with additional hours occasionally needed during periods of increased financial activity, such as month-end reconciliations and monthly budget updates.

The position is expected to begin in person to support training and onboarding. As the student demonstrates proficiency, reliability, and the ability to work independently, there may be opportunities to transition to a hybrid schedule with some remote work.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

 2

Qualifications:

 Required Qualifications
• Current undergraduate student at UW–Madison
• Interest in finance, accounting, business operations, or administration
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
• Experience with spreadsheets (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets)
• Availability to work approximately 10 hours per week, with flexibility to adjust hours based on office needs

Preferred Qualifications
• Preference may be given to sophomores and juniors to support continuity in the position across multiple academic years

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a small team
• Ability to learn university financial systems, policies, and procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs
• Ability to maintain accurate records and identify discrepancies
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after completing training

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Finance & Administrative Support
• Collect receipts and supporting documentation for expenses
• Compile expense information and prepare simple forms
• Maintain basic budget trackers and logs under staff supervision
• Assist with maintaining process documentation for recurring financial tasks

Expense Processing & Payments
• Submit e-reimbursements and proxy purchasing card (p-card) payments, as authorized
• Gather required documentation for financial transactions
• Assist with tracking reimbursement and payment status

Program & Operations Support
• Assist with financial preparation and documentation for programs and events
• Support organization of financial records and digital filing systems
• Help ensure compliance with university policies and procedures

Additional Support
• Assist with other operational and administrative tasks as needed
• Support ad hoc projects related to budgeting, reporting, or program operations

Physical Demands:

Primarily office work

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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