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Project Coordinator & Operations Assistant (Work-Study)

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 510749
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: Get in Gear Driving School
Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: All Remote
Location: Madison, WI
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: 14-17
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, STEM, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Federal Work-Study Preferred

Department Overview:

 Get in Gear Driving School is a Wisconsin-based driver education company serving teens and adults throughout the Madison metro area. We are expanding our online platform to create a more accessible, student-friendly web experience that supports both classroom and behind-the-wheel training. Our team values creativity, initiative, and professionalism, and offers UW students a chance to build real-world experience in technology, design, and education.

Anticipated Start Date:

 12/01/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

All Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 Flexible scheduling between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Occasional weekend hours may be available near project milestones.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: 14 Maximum: 17

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Must be a current UW–Madison student eligible for Federal Work-Study.

Excellent organization and time-management

Strong attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently

Clear written communication

Comfortable with Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar)

Proactive problem-solving

Ability to follow structured processes skil

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge:
Basic understanding of project management concepts such as timelines and deliverables; familiarity with Google Workspace including Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Calendar; general knowledge of digital file organization and version control; understanding of professional communication; basic awareness of workflow processes in small teams.

Skills:
Strong organizational ability; high attention to detail; clear written communication; effective time-management and prioritization; problem-solving related to organizing information or improving processes; comfort with cloud-based tools; ability to coordinate tasks and follow through reliably.

Abilities:
Able to work independently with minimal supervision; able to break large projects into smaller steps; able to follow established procedures consistently; able to adapt quickly to new tools or workflow changes; able to communicate progress and issues clearly; able to maintain confidentiality of student information; able to collaborate with creative, tech, and instructor team members.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Assist with maintaining and improving Get in Gear’s website and digital tools. You will help ensure our online systems—such as scheduling, class materials, and content—work smoothly together for both students and instructors.

Physical Demands:

Primarily computer-based work; must be able to sit for extended periods and perform basic office/computer functions.

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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