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Psychology Career Support & Peer Leadership Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511487
Division/Organization: College of Letters & Science
Department: Psychology
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: PSYCHOLOGY BUILDING, BROGDEN
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Education and Training, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Department and Office Assistants, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 The Psychology major is one of the largest majors in the College of Letters & Science, focusing on several areas in the field of Psychological Science: biological, clinical, cognition & cognitive neuroscience, perception, developmental, and social & personality.

The Advising Office supports undergraduate psychology students in their graduate school and career exploration through advising, resources, programming, and events. There are 3 Academic Advisors and one Career Advisor within the Advising Office. This position will be supervised by the Career Advisor.

Anticipated Start Date:

 Negotiable

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 December 10, 2026 (with the opportunity to extend into Spring 2027 semester)

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 5 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 Interns must be able to work 5-15 hours per week during the summer and throughout the course of the Fall semester between the hours of 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Hours are flexible to accommodate a student’s schedule as needed. However, interns may also be required to assist with some student programming or events outside of normal business hours throughout the semester. The intern will work in-person, with potential for ad hoc remote work upon discussion with the supervisor.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $16.00 

Number of Positions:

 1-2

Qualifications:

 In order to apply, students must:
- Currently enrolled undergraduate student with declared psychology major.
- Show enthusiasm for psychology-related graduate school and career exploration
- Demonstrate leadership & a desire to foster community within a large department

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Proficiency in—or the ability to quickly learn—key productivity tools, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and Canva
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professionalism in interactions with students, staff, and alumni
- Attention to detail, with the ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills and a service‑oriented mindset
- Demonstrated ability to lead peers and contribute positively to team dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, including multitasking and balancing competing priorities
- Understanding of (or willingness to learn) career and professional development concepts
- Reliability, punctuality, adaptability, flexibility, and diplomacy in day‑to‑day work
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering an inclusive community within UW–Madison

Position Summary/Job Duties:

- Update and maintain the Internship/Job Board for Psych Majors, which includes identifying appropriate internship and career opportunities for undergraduate psychology majors
- Work with fellow intern, department advisors, and Psychology Student Ambassadors on shared programs and projects
- Support career‑related events and programs, including helping create marketing and promotional materials
- Plan and complete an individual project that strengthens career development or community‑building for psychology students
- Collaborate with the Career Advisor to collect and analyze student data about our programs and services; make recommendations for improvements based on that data
- Complete administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, stocking handouts, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Career Advising staff

Physical Demands:

Some light lifting is possible at events.

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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