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: Up to 20 hours per week.
• Summer: Up to 40 hours per week.
• Orientation will be held on your first day of employment.
  • Your orientation schedule will be communicated to you by your supervisor; orientations are mandatory.
• Seasonal: This position is considered seasonal during the summer months in regards to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Hours worked may exceed 30 hours/week during the summer months

Print Production Assistants support University Housing’s in-house Sign Shop, working independently and on a team to provide high-quality design, production, and installation of printed signs, banners, engraved signs, and wraps while providing excellent customer service.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Produce high quality signs and name badges.
• Expedite sign design requests.
• Communicate with sign requestors and supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of sign requests/projects.
• Maintain a stocked and well-organized sign shop.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of sign-making equipment.
• Install signage in a manner that is accurate, precise, level, and applied well, and transport and place various large-format signs.
• Track Sign Shop projects appropriately to ensure work is completed on schedule.
• Assist supervisors with the planning and implementation of training for fellow student employees.
• Be professional and helpful at all times, communicate clearly and accurately, report building maintenance issues, follow-up with customers as needed.
• Assignment of various additional sign shop duties as needed.
• Collaborate with Res Life, Marketing, and other Housing staff on content for their hall or learning community.
• Deliver signage to various housing locations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current or previous University Housing experience is preferred.
• Experience using desktop publishing software, preferably Adobe Illustrator or similar programs; Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing approximately 50 lbs.
• Satisfactory results of a confidential criminal background check are required.
• A valid driver's license which meets UW Risk Management standard is preferred but not required. 

• To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application
• Deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:55 PM

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