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Work-Study

What is Work-Study?

Work-Study is federal student aid that is based on need and awarded as part of the total financial aid package. Most students positions on campus require work-study funding for eligibility.

Students must complete the FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) to see if they qualify for work-study. If they do qualify, it will be listed on their accesSPoint page under financial aid. Students must accept work-study on their accesSPoint account before they inquire about jobs. Contact the campus Solution Center with questions.
Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits during the semester that they want to work. If their enrollment falls below 6 credits, the student is immediately terminated from their student job(s).

A student must be enrolled in classes in order to work. If a student withdraws from school, the student is terminated from their student job(s) on the last day of enrollment.
A student must make satisfactory academic progress (SAP). In other words, a work study student needs to keep moving toward degree completion by earning passing grades and completing at least 2/3 of their classes. If a student has a SAP hold (financial aid suspension) placed on their record, the student may not work until the hold is removed. Contact the campus Solution Center with questions about reinstatement.

Work-Study positions for 2018 - 2019

 
Customer Service Assistant - Student Affairs/Solution Center - Filled 
Number of Positions Available: 0

Duties and Responsibilities:  Clerical work- cover the front desk, greet guests, schedule appointments, answer phone calls and provide information and forms. Assist with projects and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities include handling confidential information. 

Flexible hours (approximately 10 hours/week): Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Opportunity to renew each semester
Qualifications/Skills: Customer service experience preferred. Must be responsible, reliable and have a positive attitude. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 

Rate: $8.00/hr. 
Supervisor: Angela Schmidt
Contact: Angela Schmidt or (715) 389-6501

 
Kitchen Staff - The Wood Cafe 
Number of Positions Available: 3

Duties and Responsibilities: Wash dishes, clean and possible light food preparation.

Rate: $10.00/hr.
Supervisor: Ted and Lisa Zinn
Contact: Ask for Ted or Lisa in The Wood Cafe 


Box Office Assistant - Box Office
Number of Positions Available: 2

Duties and Responsibilities: Answer phone, sell tickets to customers and provide excellent customer service.

Variable hours for entire year, as needed
Some Saturdays and Sundays for production
Expected hours per week: 0-10
Qualifications/Skills Required: Basic computer knowledge and experience working with customers and money.

Rate: $7.25/hr.
Supervisor: Vicki Kuehnhold
Contact: Vicki Kuehnhold or (715) 389-6534


AMERICA READS Program - Business Office
Number of Positions Available: 4

Duties and Responsibilities: Help tutor and mentor grade school students in reading and comprehension.

10-15 hours/week for entire academic year
Qualifications/Skills Required: Pass CBC (criminal background check), interested in teaching, tutoring, working with young children, etc.

Rate: $10.00/hr.
Supervisor: Michelle Boernke, Campus Executive and local contact person at the grade school
Contact: Michelle Boernke

 
Media Technician - Academic Technology - Filled
Number of Positions Available: 0

Duties and Responsibilities: Provide technical assistance to instructors and students in distance education rooms. Duties include but not limited to: opening DE classrooms, starting equipment, making connections, doing sound and video checks, assisting instructors and students with equipment operations, monitoring class for equipment malfunctions, troubleshooting problems during class, documenting problems, contacting others as needed, turning equipment off and locking room(s) at conclusion of classes and enforcement of classroom rules. 

Hours: Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Work-Study students preferred, but open to non-work-study students
Qualifications/Skills Required: Computer proficient preferred, but not required. Training will be provided. Must be dependable and responsible.

Rate: $9.00/hr.
Supervisor: Sam Clark
Contact: samuel.clark@uwc.edu 
 

Theater Staff - Theater 
Number of Positions Available: 2

Duties and Responsibilities:  General theater maintenance and scenery construction.

Flexible hours: 6-8 hours/week for 13 weeks/semester 
Renewable each semester
Qualifications/Skills Required: Training will be provided. 

Rate: Varies, students who have worked in past, earn higher pay
Supervisor: 
Contact:


Student Library Aide - Library 
Number of Positions Available: 1

Duties and Responsibilities:  Perform circulation tasks, check out and check in library materials.  Help patrons use the library by answering library (reference) and/or computer-related questions.  Process new materials as they are received, this includes daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, and other new acquisitions.  Computer and clerical/office work; includes using Microsoft programs. Also, answering phones, giving directions to other areas on campus, showing people how to use the scanner, etc.  Help maintain the appearance of the library including shelving books, magazines and shelf-reading and making sure library materials are in proper order.

open to work-study students only
Flexible hours: 5-15 hours/week for entire academic year
Renewable each semester
Qualifications/Skills Required:  Attention to detail; computer skills or are capable of using computers. Being able to work with faculty, staff, students and community is necessary. A willingness to learn and perform many tasks is required. Much on-the-job training is given. Punctuality is necessary - library work schedule is set for the whole semester for all of the library employees.

Rate: $9.00/hr.
Supervisor: Laurie Petri
Contact: Laurie Petri or (715) 389-6512 

 
Custodial Assistant (AM)- Maintenance 
Duties and Responsibilities: This position requires individual to do general custodial work.

Hours to be determined 
open to work-study students only
renewable each semester
Qualifications/Skills Required: Must be dependable.

Rate: $9.00/hr.
Supervisor: Larry Schuh
Contact: Brian Panzer, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent or (715) 305-3937 (Prefer contact via email) 

 
Custodial Assistant (PM) - Maintenance 
Duties and Responsibilities: This position requires individual to do general custodial work

Hours to be determined 
open to work-study students only
renewable each semester
Qualifications/Skills Required: Ability to do heavy lifting and operate floor scrubber.

Rate:  $9.00/hr.
Supervisor: Michael Miller
Contact: Brian Panzer, Buildings & Grounds Superintendent or (715) 305-3937 (Prefer contact via email)

 
Math/Writing Peer Tutor - Success Center 
Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with class preparation, syllabus knowledge and general student class support. Writing tutors assist with assignment understanding, essay writing and paper structure. Math tutors assist with math concepts, learning strategies and testing strategies. 

Renewable each semester
Open to work study students and others
Flexible schedule, 10 hours/week
Other fields of study will be considered (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.) 
Qualifications/Skills Required: Ability to connect with other students and have a desire to help them succeed. Writing tutors-must have taken English 101 and passed with at least a B, or have tested out of English 102. Math tutors-must have taken or currently enrolled in Math 110 or higher and passed with at least a B, or have tested out of Math 110.

Must submit a letter of recommendation from an instructor in the chosen field of tutoring. 
Rate: $9.00/hr.
Supervisor: Sam Clark
Contact: Sam Clark or (715) 389-6539 

 
Biology Lab Assistant - Biology Department - Filled
Number of Positions Available: 0

Duties and Responsibilities: One position in the microbiology/anatomy & physiology lab and one position in the zoology/botany lab. Organize biology labs and work areas, laboratory preparation and take-down and clean-up. Occasional clerical work: copying, filing, etc. Assist with project and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities may include aquarium and plant care.

Flexible hours: approximately 3 hrs/week for each position. One person for both jobs may be considered, if flexible and qualified.
Positions are for both semesters.
Qualifications/Skills: Must be responsible and reliable. Basic knowledge of biology required. Previous enrollment in one or more biology courses at UW-Marshfield/Wood County, in the appropriate area for the position, is preferred.

Rate: $8.00/hr.
Supervisor: Laura Lee
Contact: Laura Lee

 
Fitness Center - Athletics
Duties and Responsibilities: Monitor activities in the Fitness Center. Perform record keeping, minor cleaning and maintenance in Center. Be available in case of injury or emergency.

Flexible hours
Renewable each semester
Open to work-study students only
Qualifications/Skills Required: Friendly, good organizational and communication skills. Clear hand writing. Experience in first aid desired, but not required. 

Rate: $7.25/hr.
Supervisor: Lori Galetka
Contact: Lori Galetka or (715) 389-6504

 
Referee - Athletics
Duties and Responsibilities: Referee Intramural scheduled games during the season for touch football, basketball, volleyball and slow-pitch softball.

Short-term
Set hours
Renewable each semester
Open to all students but work-study preferred
Qualifications/Skills Required: Must have an understanding and knowledge of the sport you are applying for.

Rate: $7.25/hr.
Supervisor: Lori Galetka
Contact: Lori Galetka or (715) 389-6504


Basketball Statistician - Athletics 
Duties and Responsibilities: Record team statistics for each player on the court.

Short-term
Set hours
Renewable each semester
Open to all students but work-study preferred
Qualifications/Skills Required: Understanding and knowledge of basketball terminology and game play, fast and accurate record keeping and computer experience. 

Rate: $7.25/hr.
Supervisor: Lori Galetka
Contact: Lori Galetka or (715) 389-6504

 
Scorekeepers, Timers, Line Judges - Athletics 
Duties and Responsibilities: Keep official score at all home varsity and intramural sporting events, run time clock, line referee at home volleyball matches, call the ball, charge and collect tickets at varsity events.

Short-term (8 weeks)
Set hours
Open to work-study students only
Qualifications/Skills Required: Knowledge of volleyball and basketball, attentiveness. 

Rate: $7.25/hr.
Supervisor: Lori Galetka
Contact:  Lori Galetka or (715) 389-6504


**The positions below are with the Marshfield Parks and Recreation Office**

Receptionist
Duties and Responsibilities: Cover the front desk in the Marshfield Parks & Recreation Office; greet customers, answer phone calls, provide information and forms, and help customers with program and facility registration as required.  Copying, filing, shredding, typing jobs. Provide assistance with projects as needed. Make appointments using MS Outlook and Excel; other duties as assigned.

Renewable each semester with summer employment available
Open to all students
Qualifications/Skills Required: Need to have good customer service skills and a positive attitude. Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Rate: $8.25/hr.
Supervisor: Kelly Cassidy
Contact: Kelly Cassidy, Marshfield Parks and Rec, (715) 486-2043 

Volleyball Referee
Duties and Responsibilities: Contact Kelly Cassidy

Open for anyone, including work-study
Qualifications/Skills Required: Contact Kelly Cassidy

Rate: $10.00/match
Supervisor: Kelly Cassidy
Contact: Kelly Cassidy, Marshfield Parks and Rec, (715) 486-2043

Basketball Director
Duties and Responsibilities:  Contact Kelly Cassidy. Run a Saturday morning basketball program for 4th and 5th grades. Teaching basketball skills and playing games. 

Open for anyone, including work-study
Qualifications/Skills Required: Contact Kelly Cassidy

Rate: $10.00/hr.
Supervisor: Kelly Cassidy
Contact: Kelly Cassidy, Marshfield Parks and Rec, (715) 486-2043 

Tennis/Racquetball Supervisor
Duties and Responsibilities: Supervising the tennis/racquetball court for Marshfield Parks and Rec.

Open for anyone, including work-study
Homework can be done while on the job
Qualifications/Skills Required: Must be responsible and dependable.

Rate: $7.75/hr.
Supervisor: Kelly Cassidy
Contact: Kelly Cassidy, Marshfield Parks and Rec, (715) 486-2043

Senior High Gym Supervisor
Duties and Responsibilities: Supervising the gym for Marshfield Parks and Rec.

Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
open for anyone, including work-study
Qualifications/Skills Required: Must be responsible and dependable.

Rate: $7.75/hr.
Supervisor: Kelly Cassidy
Contact: Kelly Cassidy, Marshfield Parks and Rec, (715) 486-2043

Ice Rink Supervisor
Duties and Responsibilities:  Supervising the ice rinks for Marshfield Parks and Rec.

December through February
open for anyone, including work-study
Qualifications/Skills Required: Must be responsible and dependable.

Rate: $8.25/hr.
Supervisor: Kelly Cassidy
Contact: Kelly Cassidy, Marshfield Parks and Rec, (715) 486-2043

Early Bird Lap Swim Lifeguard
Duties and Responsibilities:  Contact Kelly Cassidy

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 5:45 AM - 7:45 AM
Monday and Wednesday: 5:30 PM - 8 PM
open for anyone, including work-study
Qualifications/Skills Required: Must be certified

Rate: $10.00/hr.
Supervisor: Kelly Cassidy
Contact: Kelly Cassidy, Marshfield Parks and Rec, (715) 486-2043 


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