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Project Assistant - MRSEC

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511572
Division/Organization: College of Engineering
Department: Materials Science & Engineering
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: ENGINEERING CENTERS BUILDING
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $35.58
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Customer Service, Department and Office Assistants

Department Overview:

 This position is with the education team of the Wisconsin Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC). The education team uses examples of materials science and engineering to share the excitement and potential of cutting- edge research with K-12 and public audiences while also teaching fundamental science and engineering concepts. This work is conducted in collaboration with researchers, teachers, community groups, other MRSECs, and academic institutions.

Anticipated Start Date:

 May 18, 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 December 31, 2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

 The scheduled 20 hours/week will be negotiated by the supervisor and the PA. This position is 20 hours per week as a 50% project assistant appointment which includes tuition remission. If the final candidate is available, there may be a possibility of employment beginning sometime during the summer, at an agreed upon date.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $35.58 Maximum: $35.58

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at UW Madison. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, willing to accept new projects, and recognize opportunities. They will have proven ability to focus and independently oversee and organize multiple projects simultaneously. Attention to detail with excellent time management, prioritizing, and organizational skills. Possess positive and strong communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to focus and independently oversee and organize multiple projects simultaneously.
Attention to detail with excellent time management, prioritizing, and organizational skills.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Administrative Functions:
• Manage social media
• Maintain volunteer and participant records
• Maintain and update the education website
• Order supplies
• E-mail reminders to volunteers and program participants
Work with outreach materials:
• Assemble science activity kits
• Update the format of existing activities to align with the Teach Eng website
• Organize and maintain outreach supplies
• Make exhibits and activities based on existing prototypes
Program support
• Assist with communications to teachers in the Research Experiences for Teachers program and other programs as needed
• Reserve rooms for meetings and activities
• Order and manage supplies for teachers
Other similar duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to comfortably lift and move at least 15 lbs. Must be able to comfortably stand and move around for up to 2 hours.

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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