Job Description

Department Overview:

Social Science Research Services (SSRS) serves social science researchers in the College of Letters & Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. SSRS provides high-quality administrative services to advance interdisciplinary social science research on the UW campus, serving as an administrative umbrella to coordinate a variety of services provided by SSRS and other units.

Anticipated Start Date:

12/1/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

08/16/2027

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 10 Maximum: 12

Schedule

10-12 hours per week during the spring semester and summer (appointment ends August 2027). Some evening and weekend hours may be required

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $16

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Able to commit to the position through Spring and Summer 2027
• Available to work approximately 10-12 hours per week on a flexible schedule

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Commitment to professionalism and respect for individuals from an array of backgrounds and experiences
• Preferred experience in event planning, administrative support, customer service, or related areas

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Assisting with the organization, management, and evaluation of data related to graduate education
• Supporting the planning and implementation of graduate student programs and prospective student visits
• Assisting with event coordination and logistics
• Coordinating catering orders and preparing event materials
• Planning, organizing, and facilitating small-group activities for visiting summer students
• Communicating with campus partners and community members in support of events and programs
• Creating marketing, communication, and social media materials

Physical Demands:

• Ability to remain seated for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to approximately 10 pounds

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/