Student Jobs

Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people in our work; Creativity in solving problems; Integrity in our interactions with staff and customers; Optimism, focusing on opportunities and positive outcomes; Respect for the differences, strengths, and potential in people; Stewardship of human, financial and natural resources; and Excellence in customer satisfaction and communication.

• Academic Year:
  • A Head Student Supervisor works an average of 17 hours a week. A schedule should include at least 5 office hours and a minimum of 1 floor shift a week.
  • Scheduling is flexible and based on academic availability and operational need.
• Summer:
  • A Head Student Supervisor works an average of 30-40 hours a week. A schedule should include at least 5 office hours and a minimum of 1 floor shift a week.
  • Summer hours available based on operational need.
• Seasonal: This position is considered seasonal during the summer months and is exempt from the 30 hour per week average rule in regards to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Hours worked may exceed 30 hours/week during the summer months.

Head Student Supervisors are responsible for maintaining a constructive workplace by hiring, training, and developing student employees, Student Supervisors, and Office Student Supervisors. The position requires strong communication and leadership skills in order keep the operation running smoothly and efficiently. During the summer months, Head Student Supervisors assist with dining operations for Conference Service guests.

• Assist Unit Managers in directing and supervising student supervisors and student employees.
• Hire and schedule student employees working within the policies set by Housing Human Resources.
• Organize and conduct orientations and training.
• Maintain budget records for student employee labor hours and report numbers on a weekly basis using the Unit Budget Report sheet.
• Maintain student employment records, such as sick-calls, exam excusals, timecards, schedules, and employment paperwork.
• Help administer unit budgeting, labor analysis, and payroll tasks with the assistance of Office Student Supervisor.
• Check and correct all student payroll information when necessary; sign and submit to payroll office by 10:00AM on Monday.
• Evaluate student employee performance and offer additional training and support when necessary.
• Provide positive, constructive feedback to student employees and Assistant Student Supervisors.
• During the Academic Year, participate in the implementation of the campus WiGrow student employment initiative in units.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Preference given to applicants with experience in University Housing Dining and Culinary Services.

• To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application
• Deadline to apply is Monday, February 17, 2025 11:55pm

University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer