Types of On-Campus Employment Opportunities:
- Work study is a need based financial aid award.
- If you have submitted a FAFSA and "Federal Work Study" is listed on your award letter, you have the opportunity to apply for work study employment and earn up to the amount of work study awarded.
- The work study award is not a guarantee of a job; you need to apply for jobs and complete any hiring processes that may be involved.
- Once you are hired, a work schedule is developed with your employer to best fit your class schedule, possibly including nights and weekends.
- A paycheck is disbursed (by direct deposit) every two weeks for the hours you work. You will receive bi-weekly electronic earnings statements via your UW-Stout e-mail account.
- A form of on-campus employment.
- Any enrolled, degree-seeking student can work in a student assistant position, even if not awarded financial aid. The FAFSA submittal is not required to pursue this type of position.
- Once you are hired, a work schedule is developed with your employer to best fit your class schedule, possibly including nights and weekends.
- A paycheck is disbursed (by direct deposit) every two weeks for the hours you work. You will receive bi-weekly electronic earnings statements via your UW-Stout e-mail account.
- Graduate Assistantships (GAs) are paid positions at UW-Stout where you also have the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience.
- You are eligible for a GA position if you meet all of the following criteria: admitted to a graduate degree program (dual-level and non-degree seeking students are not eligible), enrolled in at least six graduate credits each term, and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 each term.
- GAs do not include a tuition waiver. However, non-resident students who hold at least a 0.33 FTE position are not charged the non-resident portion of tuition.
- GAs are considered a form of financial aid
- Student-focused skill building program aimed to develop career readiness competencies through on-campus positions
- A paycheck is disbursed every two weeks for the hours worked.
- Positions are open to first-year, second-year, and transfer students.
- Program is managed by the Career Services Office.
On Campus Student Employment
Challenge Course Facilitator - Rec at UW-Stout On Campus STUDENT JOBS
Employer: UW-Stout On Campus STUDENT JOBS - Recreation
Expires: 04/28/2023
Hiring for SUMMER 2023Pay: $10/hour, $12/hour June-AugustMinimum Qualifications: Be available to work in Menomonie, WI for the majority of the summer Willing to go through challenge course trainingProficient customer service & leadership skills Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Participation in activities and programs offered by Stout Adventures Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to guide, direct, and motivate other people Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds and ages General Responsibilities: Challenge Course Facilitators report to the Stout Adventures Student Managers and the Stout Adventures Coordinator. This position shall be responsible for facilitating groups on the challenge course. Specific Duties: Attend and participate in staff trainings and meetings Be familiar with all course equipment and policies and procedures, including emergency protocols Facilitate groups on the challenge course according to the reserved time Set up and take down activities on the challenge course Plan for and tailor events to the goals of the group Guide reflections in a manner relevant to the group and their goals Ensure proper safety measures are taken during course events Maintain an enthusiastic, positive attitude while interacting with participants Perform routine inspections on the challenge course and equipment All other tasks as assigned Learning Outcomes: As a result of being a Stout Adventures employee, students will develop: Self Confidence/Awareness Communication/Feedback Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Time Management Responsibility/Accountability
Early Bridge Peer Mentor, TRIO Student Support Services at UW-Stout On Campus STUDENT JOBS
Employer: UW-Stout On Campus STUDENT JOBS - Student Support Services
Expires: 04/30/2023
This position is only available to students accepted into the TRIO Student Support Services program. If you are unsure if you would be eligible to that program please review the eligibility requirements on https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/trio-… We are always accepting new applications to the program so apply today!Position Description:The Early Bridge Peer Mentors are a team of 4-5 students that provide mentorship, support, and transitional programming to a diverse group of 40 incoming first-year students in the TRIO SSS Early Bridge program. Early Bridge participants are first-generation college students, students who meet federal low-income criteria, and/or students with documented disabilities who are starting their first semester in the fall of 2023. Responsibilities: Develop programming and facilitate activitiesWith support, develop and facilitate activities on topics such as strategies for academic success, life skills, accessing campus resources, and developing peer connectionsParticipate in team effortsCollaborate with Early Bridge Peer Mentors and SSS Staff to plan activities and support program effortsAssist students with their college transitionServe as a mentor to participants as they build an academic and social networkBuild ethical, healthy, and respectful relationships with participantsStudent behavior and conductCoach students through behaviors that might be contradictory to UW-Stout policiesProvide additional social coaching to facilitate group cohesion Elevate significant concerns of student behavior or well-being to SSS staffMinimum qualifications:Demonstrate understanding of unique barriers facing first generation students, low-income students, and students with disabilities (physical, psychological, learning, sensory, etc)Must be an SSS participant for a minimum of one semester Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0Must be available for training on August 25-26, 2022Must be available to work variable hours (typically in 4-8 hour shifts) August 27 - September 3, 2022 Preferred qualifications:Effective communication skills: Ability to speak effectively to large and small groups and communicate instructions and expectations to peers or near-peers. Group Facilitation Skills: Ability to develop engaging activities for large and small groups.Experience working with or advocating for first generation students, low-income students, and students with disabilities (physical, psychological, learning, sensory, etc)GPA of 2.5Compensation: $15.00/hour. On-campus housing, meals, and activity costs are provided by SSS during training and Early Bridge program week
Climbing Wall Specialist-Rec at UW-Stout On Campus STUDENT JOBS
Employer: UW-Stout On Campus STUDENT JOBS - Recreation
Expires: 04/28/2023
Hiring for SUMMER 2023Minimum Qualifications: Student must have at least two semesters of student employment eligibility Certification in First Aid, CPR & AED or willingness to obtain Willing to obtain a PCIA Climbing Wall Instructor Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Previous experience with outdoor recreation/climbingParticipation in activities and programs offered by Stout Adventures Ability to work with participants of all ages Good communication skills General Responsibilities: Stout Adventures Climbing Wall Specialists report to the Stout Adventures Student Managers and the Stout Adventures Coordinator. Their responsibilities include the general operation of the Stout Adventures Climbing Wall and Equipment Rental Center. Specific Duties: Attend initial and ongoing training on Stout Adventures operationsCheck climbers in and out of the climbing wall area Monitor climbers for safe technique and proper behavior Enforce climbing wall policies, procedures and rules Care, maintenance, and inspection of climbing wall equipment Manage check out of harnesses, shoes, and belay devices to climbing wall participantsProvide climbing and belay instruction to participants Provide a belay for participants when necessary Assist with route setting Assist with the planning of ROCKFEST, Stout Adventures’ annual climbing competition. Work the day of the event Rental of outdoor equipment in a friendly and professional manner Perform simple maintenance and cleaning on a variety of outdoor equipment Keep the equipment rental area clean and put away equipment promptly Attend and participate in training sessions & staff meetings Maintain an enthusiastic, helpful attitude when working with customers Be knowledgeable about Stout Adventures trips, clinics, programs, and pro-shop items to facilitate sales All other tasks as assigned Learning Outcomes: As a result of being a Stout Adventures employee, students will develop: Self Confidence/Awareness Communication/Feedback Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Time Management Responsibility/Accountability