Student Office Assistant - Department of Mathematics
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511934 Division/Organization: College of Letters & Science Department: Mathematics Job Type: UW Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: VAN VLECK HALL, E BSalary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00 per hour Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Customer Service, Department and Office Assistants
Department Overview:
Ranked 13th globally and seventh nationally, the UW–Madison Department of Mathematics is devoted to research and teaching, and we want to spread our excitement about mathematics to the rest of the world.
Anticipated Start Date:
August 31, 2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 10 Maximum: 12
Schedule:
10-12 hours per week. Work schedule will be determined with supervisor at the time of hire. All hours will fall between 8-4:30 M-F. Evening and weekend hours are not required, though occasional opportunities may arise for department special events.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: $15.00 per hour
Number of Positions:
1
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled undergraduate student (any major) in good academic standing at UW-Madison. Freshman or sophomores preferred. Previous customer service experience or experience in an office environment is preferred. Proficiency in Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Effective communicator with the ability to work both independently and with others. Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills. Desire to learn quickly and take initiative. Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Assemble course materials for instructors. Distribute office supplies to instructional staff. Restock supplies and monitor inventory. Answer phone calls and route messages from the department email account. Sort and deliver mail and packages. File for retention purposes. Move furniture and boxes of paper as needed. Prepare and deliver coffee and refreshments for weekly seminars. Clean and organize department spaces. Greeting visitors and providing directions. Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift 35-50 pounds occasionally.
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: August 14, 2026 09:00 AM Applications close: August 28, 2026 11:55 PM
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