Program Assistant-Wisconsin International Scholars Program

Job no: 509195
Position type: UW Student Jobs
Location: Not Remote
Division/Equivalent: International Division
School/Unit: International Division Administration
Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts

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Department Overview:

 The WISc Program seeks an undergraduate student for the Program Assistant position to provide administrative support to the program, including communications and digital media development, event support, and recruitment outreach support. In this role, the student will be working primarily with Melody Niwot, the WISc Associate Director, to support multiple administrative and communications-related objectives.

Anticipated Start Date:

 08/25/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 05/2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 hours per week

Schedule:

 Student should be available on Tuesdays from 4:30-8:00pm. Other dates and times are negotiable depending on student class schedule.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00  

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 The successful candidate will:
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at UW-Madison
• Be able to work select evenings as needed
• Preference given to students with past study abroad experience and/or language learning either at UW-Madison or otherwise

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent the program to both internal and external stakeholders
• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate the ability to work both collaboratively and independently and to be self-motivated

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The position is responsible for the following:

• Collaborate with WISc faculty and staff for the implementation of programming. Develop, write, and edit student and event features and newsletters for publication on the program’s website and digital media platforms
• Collaborate with WISc program staff to maintain an updated and relevant program website
• Contribute to the development of weekly campus and program communications
• Assist with logistical details for events to ensure programming runs smoothly, including room set-up and break-down, AV support, and other tasks as indicated
• Assist with recruitment management and communication including responding to general inquiries about the program, directing interested applicants to relevant resources, and helping to facilitate prospective applicant information sessions.
• Contribute and help to maintain up-to-date participant information
• other program assistance as requested

Physical Demands:

None

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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