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Department Overview:
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SuccessWorks helps L&S students with every step of the way to getting jobs, internships, or into grad school. We’re located on the third floor of the University Bookstore and we connect students with the advisors, alumni, and employers who can help them explore their interests, try out different occupations, and then land the job, internship, or grad school acceptance connected to their goals. |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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-A passion for providing support to fellow L&S students on their career journey
-An enthusiasm for working with students from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences
-An aptitude for active listening and self-reflection
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-Someone who wants to cultivate a growth mindset (you want to learn, reflect and improve in your skills, abilities and perspective)
-Eagerness to work in a team environment with an ability to quickly build rapport with others and to collaborate with colleagues
-A desire to be effective, creative, solutions-oriented, and to act on opportunities to improve services
-Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and make decisions independently, with a strong attention to detail
-Proven to be flexible, punctual, and have reliable attendance
-Work study eligibility preferred
-Do I need to be a career expert to apply? Nope! You need a positive attitude, a desire to learn, and the ability to demonstrate the skills listed in the “Skills/Abilities/Talents” section below. Don’t worry about content knowledge--we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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-Serve as a professional representative of SuccessWorks
-Provide one-on-one assistance to students on career-related topics, including resume development, cover letter writing, career and internship fair preparation, Handshake navigation, interviewing skills, and networking
-Contribute to the creation of a welcoming and inclusive environment through an intentional approach to advising and student interaction
-Provide front-line coverage at our reception desk by delivering exemplary customer service over email, over the phone, and as a point of contact for in-person visitors (students, employers, alumni, and visitors)
-Support students by answering questions, assisting with scheduling of appointments, reviewing resumes, and directing students to appropriate resources
-Develop extensive knowledge of SuccessWorks and broader L&S and campus-wide resources and offices, and make referrals appropriately
-Facilitate clothing donations, check-outs, and organization of the SuccessWorks Career Closet
-Help ensure the office runs smoothly; maintain inventory of supplies, tidy spaces, keep the office area organized
-Represent and assist the SuccessWorks team at various events and programs, engaging with students, alumni, and employers as needed (typically 2-4 times per semester)
-What will you get out of this? Access to career advisors, employers, and alumni at SuccessWorks events and programs; work that will encourage you to develop and enhance the skills and qualities employers value most, such as critical thinking, communication, cultural competence, leadership, collaboration, and adaptability; ongoing career and professional development through group training, as well as individual feedback and support from SuccessWorks staff; opportunities to work on projects that build on your skills and interests so that you can feel great about adding this job to your resume.
-Application materials will be reviewed as they are received; early applications are highly encouraged and you may be asked to interview before the deadline.
This is a paid position for on-site support for the Spring 2025 semester with the goal of returning the following academic year. Check out website: successworks.wisc.edu
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Institutional Statements:
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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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