Student Jobs

Not Remote

Student Staff Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Strong customer service skills and high level of professionalism
• Effective writing and communication skills
• Attention to detail, well organized
• Punctuality, reliable attendance, and flexibility
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive team environment
• Highly motivated and a strong initiative to learn about Undergraduate Program services and resources
• A desire to build positive relationships, to help and empower peers
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations

Position Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to conduct difficult conversations with empathy
• Willingness to be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of students
• Enthusiasm for the opportunity to challenge and support students in their learning and development

Responsibilities
• Prepare for class each week by reviewing, learning, and practicing pre-prepared lesson plans, classroom activities, facilitation guides and course readings ahead of class time. Preparation should be conducted in collaboration with the teaching cluster (Staff Instructor and possibly, co-facilitator), and the team is expected to have an ongoing weekly meeting to allow for discussion and planning for the upcoming class.
• Enthusiastically lead two class periods per week for 20 – 30 students. Review readings and assignments, facilitate and encourage in-class discussions, answer students’ questions, and introduce new content. Must be willing and able to reflect on how class periods are going and adjust teaching and facilitation style to best serve the students in the class and try new strategies to encourage engagement and inclusion.
• Attend weekly staff meetings. Facilitators have typically met late Thursday afternoons or Friday mornings and must be free at this time for fall semester (no exceptions). More information provided when schedules are set.
• Actively work to create an inclusive learning environment, including personal reflection about their own identities and potential biases.
• Assist in the grading of homework assignments, quizzes, and final projects.
• Meet with students outside the classroom to address concerns and respond to email inquiries in a timely manner (within 48 hours) as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information and adherence to privacy laws and regulations regarding student information.
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Enforce and uphold course, Undergraduate Program and WSB policies.
• Attend Undergraduate Program events and trainings outside of normal section meeting times.

A cover letter and resume are required. In your cover letter, please address your interest in the position, your understanding of diversity and inclusion, and previous experiences and/or skills you believe are relevant to this role.

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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/