Student Employment

On-Campus Opportunities
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Research shows that students that have an on-campus job have higher retention rates and perform better academically.

We have a wide range of student employment opportunities across campus and are flexible with student schedules.

Consider working on campus in University Dining, University Housing, the Sports & Fitness Center, or in various offices across campus!

 

Types of On-Campus Employment Opportunities: 

Federal Work Study
  • 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.
State Payroll
  • 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
  • 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
Grow, Persist, Succeed (GPS) Program
  • 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.

Current On Campus Student Employment Opportunities: 

Dining Services Food Service Worker- Price Commons at UW-Stout On Campus STUDENT JOBS

Employer: UW-Stout On Campus STUDENT JOBS - Dining Services

Expires: 05/31/2023

Give patron quick, courteous service. Use proper food handling techniques. Maintain clean work area and practice sanitary service techniques. Serve attractively plates, properly portioned product to customer, complete any and all duties as assigned by a Student Manger or Lead worker. Starting wage is $11.00 per hour. With a consecutive 4 hour shift, you will receive a free meal. With a 2 hour shift, a beverage of choice. Qualifications: Ability to demonstrate customer service skills, previous food service experience a plus and to become a productive member of the dining service team. 

Dining Services Food Service Worker- North Point at UW-Stout On Campus STUDENT JOBS

Employer: UW-Stout On Campus STUDENT JOBS - Dining Services

Expires: 05/31/2023

Give patron quick, courteous service. Use proper food handling techniques. Maintain clean work area and practice sanitary service techniques. Serve attractively plates, properly portioned product to customer, complete any and all duties as assigned by a Student Manger or Lead worker. Starting wage is $10.00 per hour. With a consecutive 4 hour shift, you will receive a free meal. With a 2 hour shift, a beverage of choice. North Point Dining, by Red Cedar Hall, contact Etlicher, Kelly etlicherk@uwstout.edu.Qualifications: Ability to demonstrate customer service skills, previous food service experience a plus and to become a productive member of the dining service team. 

SL&S TS Student Technical Assistant at UW-Stout On Campus STUDENT JOBS

Employer: UW-Stout On Campus STUDENT JOBS

Expires: 12/22/2023

Job Duties/Tasks include: Assist with setup, troubleshooting and repair of computers (PC and Mac), printers, phones, cameras, POS devices, vending readers, and others.Troubleshoot and repair bad connections (data, phone, and cable). Might require termination or new cable pull. Monitor tech request queue and respond to student and staff requests via email, phone, or in-person. Monitor residence hall printer status and repair or replace toner if necessary.