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LSC Front Desk Student Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 510812
Division/Organization: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Life Sciences Communication
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: HIRAM SMITH HALL
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $14.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Department and Office Assistants

Department Overview:

 The Department of Life Sciences Communication is a leader in science communication research, teaching and practice. We offer programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. Learn more about LSC by visiting our website: https://lsc.wisc.edu/

Anticipated Start Date:

 01/26/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 05/17/2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 We are looking for one individual that can work during the following shifts. Please mark the days and times that you are able to cover for the spring 2026 semester. Students will regularly work ten to fifteen hours per week.

Mondays: 9am-5pm
Tuesdays: 9am-5pm
Wednesdays: 9am-5pm
Thursdays: 9am-5pm
Fridays: 9am-5pm

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $14.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Enrolled in UW-Madison with a good academic standing.

Not open to students in the LSC major or graduate programs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Attention to detail, independent problem solving, reliable, good communicator.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

This position will include a variety of duties ranging from answering phones and emails, checking out audio/visual equipment and keys to our radio labs, mailing packages, filing, tidying public spaces and other duties as assigned.

The student hired into this appointment will also work closely with LSC's Graduate Communications Assistant. They will assist in engaging with followers on departmental social media accounts. organize relevant files and databases, including Comms PA files and Eloqua database.

Students will also be asked to help with event planning for the department's scholarship reception and
spring graduation ceremony.

There may be some days without a lot of active project work and you'd be able to work on homework during your shift.

Physical Demands:

Sitting Frequently.

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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