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Undergraduate Research Coordinator

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511879
Division/Organization: Division for Teaching and Learning
Department: Office of Experiential Learning
Job Type: UW Student Assistant
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: INGRAHAM HALL, MARK H
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $35.98
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Government and Public Administration, STEM, Department and Office Assistants

Department Overview:

 The Office of Experiential Learning (OEL), housed within the Division for Teaching & Learning (DTL), supports over 2,600 scholars from programs such as Posse, PEOPLE, McNair, CeO, Mercile J. Lee, First Wave, FFWS, and NDGNS UW. OEL fosters student engagement in high-impact practices (HIPs) by creating pathways and facilitating access to undergraduate research, study abroad, and internship opportunities.

This position will support undergraduate research initiatives within OEL, including: (1) supporting students through small-group & 1-on-1 individual meetings as they search for and navigate undergraduate research opportunities. (2) collect and disseminate undergraduate research opportunities using a shared database. (3) develop, implement, and evaluate programming to support cross-disciplinary undergraduate research experiences. (4) support undergraduate researchers in their preparations to present at conferences. (5) co-facilitate a summer research program, STEM Catalyst.

We are seeking a graduate student who has passion for mentorship, demonstrated excitement about conducting research, possesses strong organizational skills, enjoys delivering programming to novice students, and thrives in a team-focused environment that works to support a diverse cohort of undergraduate scholars. This one-year renewable position provides a lot of variety to someone who likes to learn new things and enjoys multi-tasking. The role is also best suited for an individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, working-knowledge of the research process in academia, enjoys working in a vibrant student-facing office, enjoys collaborating with cross-campus staff and students, and is excited to develop new skills in student advising/mentorship/support.

Anticipated Start Date:

 Sept 14, 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 1-year position, renewable

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 10

Schedule:

 10 hrs/week. This position requires most of the work to be performed in-person, onsite in the OEL office during normal operating hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm. Some events and 1-on-1 advising will take place during the evenings and occasional weekends, depending on the schedules of our scholars.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $35.98 Maximum: $35.98

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Required Qualifications:
• Enrollment in a graduate program (Master’s, PhD, etc.) or other professional program (Law, Medicine, etc.) at UW-Madison that extends through Summer 2027. Dissertators highly encouraged to apply.
• Must commit to staying in the position for the full duration and dedicating an average of 10 hrs/week.
• Previous experience working with undergraduates, especially first-generation and Pell-eligible students.
• Experience conducting research at a higher-education institution.
• Candidates will be required to upload a cover letter referring to related work experience and a resume/CV detailing educational and professional background. Candidates will also be presented with the option to manually enter Certifications, Education, Languages, and Website information.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Obtained an undergraduate degree from UW-Madison will be considered as a plus. Applicants that have participated in research, study abroad, and/or internships while an undergraduate will be prioritized.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

-passionate about mentorship
-excellent interpersonal skills
-strong written and verbal communication skills
-demonstrated excitement for conducting research
-strong organizational skills
-has experience delivering programming and advising to novice students
-thrives in vibrant team-focused student-facing environment that supports a diverse cohort of undergraduate scholars and collaborates with cross-campus staff, faculty, and students
-enjoys working in an environment that requires constant learning and multi-tasking

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Position Summary/Job Duties:
• Provide 1-on-1 and small-group mentorship to scholars who are seeking and/or currently navigating undergraduate research opportunities.
• Collect and disseminate undergraduate research opportunities using a shared database.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programming to support cross-disciplinary undergraduate research experiences.
• Support undergraduate researchers in their preparations to present at conferences.
• Co-facilitate a summer research program, STEM Catalyst.
• Assist with marketing, website design, newsletter creation, and communications that respond to work within our office
• Collect, analyze, and report outcome-oriented data each semester to OEL and to DTL using established formatting, timelines and processes


Physical Demands:

N/A

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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