Student Jobs

Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people and 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 Student Shift Lead works an average of 17 hours a week with a biweekly, rotating weekend schedule. A schedule should include at least 2 weekend shifts and 1 closing shift.
  • An opening shift may be substituted for a closing shift, based upon operational need.
• A Shift Lead is required to work one special event each semester, based on operational need. Specific dates of these events will be determined at the start of each semester.
  • Example of special event: Homecoming, Halloween weekend, Mifflin, days leading up to breaks (Fall break, Winter Break, Spring Break).
• Scheduling is flexible and based on academic availability and operational need.

Summer:

• A Student Shift Lead works an average of 30-40 hours per week.
• Shifts are between 6:00am and 3:00pm.
• There may be required shifts to work every day of the week, including weekends.
• Overtime hours must be pre-approved by the unit manager.
• 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.

A Dining and Culinary Services Student Shift Lead is responsible for directing Baristas in providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a respectful, productive work environment. In this position, students are expected to support Baristas and provide training and supervision to ensure that they can excel in their tasks. During the summer months, Barista Shift Leads assist with dining operations for Conference Service guests.

• Supervise Barista to maintain proper work procedure and standards according to Starbucks regulations and the unit's goals and job routines.
• Ensure that all Baristas receive instructions as to how they are to perform their assigned jobs according to the established work standards and objectives.
• Provide leadership and act as a role model while working with a diverse population of student employees.
• Utilize the Kronos timekeeping system to confirm student employees have punched in and out for their shifts. 
• Keep the student labor force motivated and on task.
• 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 food service experience, preferably with University Housing Dining & Culinary Service.
• Barista experience preferred.

• To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application
• Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 9, 2025 11:55pm

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