Graduate Student Hourly Position in Middle East Studies Administration
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 510960 Division/Organization: International Division Department: Middle East Studies Program Job Type: UW Student Assistant Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote Location: INGRAHAM HALL, MARK HSalary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $37.38 Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Customer Service, Graduate Assistant-Programs/Projects, Department and Office Assistants, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture
Department Overview:
The Middle East Studies Program’s mission (MESP) is to foster knowledge of the Middle East, its past and current economic, social, cultural, and political developments. MESP seeks to facilitate teaching, learning, research, and public awareness of the diverse array of Middle Eastern languages, cultures, and peoples that make this region so unique.
Anticipated Start Date:
January 26, 2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
May 1, 2026
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Partially Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
10 hours
Schedule:
Work hours are flexible; however, the ability to attend occasional meetings and events during regular working hours is required. While the majority of responsibilities may be completed remotely, some on-campus work is expected.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$37.38
Number of Positions:
1
Qualifications:
Applicants must be full-time graduate students at UW–Madison in good academic standing. Ideal candidates will have academic interests in international or regional studies and ideally experience abroad. Additional desired qualifications include demonstrated some administrative experience, strong written and oral communication skills, familiarity with cross-cultural issues, and solid organizational skills with close attention to detail.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Experience with WordPress, Google Drive, Canva, and Eloqua is preferred, though willingness to learn is acceptable. Working knowledge of a Middle Eastern language is desirable.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Event promotion and on-site technical support (including Zoom)
Physical Demands:
ability to lift 5-10 lbs.
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.
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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: January 12, 2026 09:00 AM Applications close: January 26, 2026 11:55 PM
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