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Undergraduate Chemistry Office Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 512060
Division/Organization: College of Letters & Science
Department: Chemistry
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: CHEMISTRY BUILDING
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $12.50-$13.50
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Customer Service, Department and Office Assistants, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Higher Education-Student Affairs

Department Overview:

 The Undergraduate Chemistry Office supports the operational aspects of the UW-Madison Undergraduate Chemistry Program and the multitude of courses offered by the department. The program serves over 4,000 students per semester, with 55% of all UW students taking at least one chemistry course during their undergraduate career.

Anticipated Start Date:

 October 9, 2026 or earlier

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 6 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 Schedule of hours will be determined upon hire, based on worker availability and class schedule between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $12.50-$13.50 hourly depending on experience, with regular opportunities for increases Maximum: 

Number of Positions:

 1-2

Qualifications:

 Current UW-Madison undergraduate student.

Priority will be given to students not enrolled in chemistry courses with availability for multiple semesters (preference for sophomore or junior standing).

The preferred candidate will be friendly, dependable, professional, organized, and self-motivated. The ability to maintain confidentiality is required.

Work during finals week is required, but scheduling can easily accommodate your own final exams.

No prior office experience is needed, but it is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Customer service experience
- Effective communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem solving and navigating web resources
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Position Summary/Job Duties:

- Staff the front desk and answer visitor questions
- Assist with exam administration
- Proctor quizzes and exams
- Assist instructors and students with various office needs
- Assist with special events

Physical Demands:

There is potential for physically lifting and moving boxes up to 40 pounds. However, this is not a core requirement and can be completed by other team members if needed.

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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