College Work Study Jobs
Federal College Work Study (CWS) provides jobs to students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. On-campus positions are available, as well as off-campus community service positions. Students are eligible to earn up to the amount of CWS listed on their award letter, or until funds run out for the school year. CWS students are paid on a semi-monthly basis, based on the number of hours worked. CWS money is earned and paid to the student, and is not deducted from the student's Western account. Students may not work more than 10 hours per week unless they are employed during the summer (July-August), in which they can work up to 30 hours per week. The rate of pay is $7.70/hour.
To apply for a CWS job, please refer to the positions listed under 'CWS Jobs', and contact the appropriate supervisor to schedule an interview.
Open Spring Work study Positions
Academic Success Center Peer Tutors - Academic Success Center - Coleman - C227
Purpose: Peer Tutors. Responsibilities: Assist students in learning/understanding content in a specific class or field, keep a log of sessions, and check in with tutor coordinator at least once a month. (Fields in need: Math, Accounting, Chemistry, Computers, Electronics, Biology, and A&P). Qualifications: Need teacher referral or documented knowledge of material, confidentiality, patience and openness. Tutor training will be provided. Length of Employment: January thru May.
Contact: Kimberly Hanson at 608-785-9198
After School Program Staff and Tutors - School District of La Crosse - Franklin Elementary School
Purpose: Assist school district staff in making that after school program run efficiently and effectively, providing a safe, supervised place for students during the high-risk hours of 3:00 - 6:00pm, as well as providing academic and enrichment opportunities for students that they may not otherwise have. Responsibilities: Serve as a small group leader for students in the after school program, providing oversight and supervision and leading group activities, OR serve as a tutor, helping students on skill deficit areas and with homework completion. Qualifications: Highly motivated, responsible, effective communicator, reliable, role model, interested in working with youth, desire to make a difference in the lives of kids. Length of Employment: January to May.
Contact: Sue Peterson at 608-789-8460
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Service Assistant - Refrigeration - Coleman - C140
Purpose: To assist the program Instructors in preparing the labs and equipment for use, as well as general maintenance. Responsibilities: Maintain lab areas, assisting staff and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Prefer a program student. Must be able to take and follow directions both verbally as well as written, able to work alone as well as with others, think safely and clearly, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, climb and work on ladders, climb up and down steps. Length of Employment: August thru May.
Contact: Ric Tuma at 608-789-6294
Clerical Assistant - GOAL Records - Academic Resource Center - R103
Purpose: Provides clerical support for the office staff of ISS. Responsibilities: Filing, typing, running errands, answering phones, data entry, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Good computer skills; strong alphabetizing skills; very familiar with Microsoft Office; and the ability to multi-task. Length of Employment: January thru May.
Contact: Nicole Quackenbush at 608-785-9560
Clerical Assistant - Health and Public Safety - Kumm Center - K211
Purpose: To assist Division Assistant, Division Program Assistants, Associate Deans, and Faculty with office-related duties, providing for a full internship type of experience for a student interested in acquiring employment in an office setting as Administrative Assistant or Office Support Specialist. Responsibilities: Create Excel spreadsheets; uses Microsoft Word to create templates, letters, mail merges, agendas, online orientations, assembles binders, creates new file folders with labels, files, type curriculums, organizational charts, telephone trees, Intent to Enroll Forms, handbooks, updates existing forms; uses PowerPoint to assist instructors; assist in inventory of supplies; use access to input data; uses PeopleSoft SA and Finance; answers incoming calls and greets visitors; goes to Copy Center, Welcome Center, and Business Office on errands; research on the internet. Note: Work study primarily works in the Kumm Center, but may be assigned to assist Division programs located in the Applied Technology building and the Health Science Center. Qualifications: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 2007, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Length of Employment: January to May. Hours: 5 hours per week.
Contact: Debbie Miller at 608-789-6080
Clerical Assistant - Automotive - Coleman - ATC109
Purpose: to provide clerical support for the Automotive Staff. Responsibilities: filing; office errands; computer work; photo copying; typing and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: must be computer literate. Length of Employment: January thru May.
Contact: Christopher Kolasa at 608-785-9181
Clerical Assistant - Interior Design - Coleman - C301
Purpose: to help keep the resource room clean and organized. Responsibilities: provide secretarial and clerical support; help keep the resource room organized; and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: prefer a student in the Interior Design Program. Length of Employment: January thru May.
Contact: Debbie Barr at 608-785-9281
Clerical Assistant - Financial Aid - Welcome Center - R161
Purpose: to assist the Financial Aid Office with every day duties as well as getting experience for the future. Responsibilities: customer service; mail; filing; typing, answering phones, general office duties and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: knowledge of Microsoft Office, dependable, good customer service, attention to detail, required to work with confidential information, Business Program preferred. Length of Employment: January thru May.
Contact: Terre Armstrong at 608-785-9437
Clerical Assistant - Enrollment - Welcome Center - R160
Purpose: Provides clerical support and front line customer service, filing, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: Provides clerical support and front line customer service, filing, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Office experience, dependable, dedicated to work in a fast-paced environment. Customer service and experience with appointment scheduling are helpful. High level of confidentiality and professionalism required. Must be detail oriented and familiar with Microsoft Office Word, Excel. Hours: Includes Evening Hours-Monday-Thursday until 7pm. Length of Employment: July to May.
Contact: Francee Jakobi at 608 -789-6027
Clerical Assistant/Computer Lab Monitor - Health and Public Safety - Sparta Public Safety Training Center
Purpose: To assist Program Assistants, Associate Deans, Coordinators and Faculty with office-related duties, and will serve as a Computer Lab Monitor to assist students and provide security for the equipment in the lab. Responsibilities: To assist the Sparta Public Safety Training Center Office with clerical support. Responsibilities: Customer service; data entry; filing; and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Good customer service; attention to detail; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software. Computer Lab Monitor-Responsibilities: to help students with problems (software, hardware, scanning, and printing) to enforcing Western computer and facilities policies; to monitor the lab; preventing the theft of equipment. Qualifications: classes or experience with computers and Office software. Qualifications: Good customer service; attention to detail; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software, classes or experience with computers and Office software. Length of Employment: August to May.
Contact: Kellie McElroy at 608-789-4747
Clerical Office Assistant - Mauston Campus - Mauston Center
Purpose: assisting the Mauston office operations as listed in the responsibilities. Responsibilities: clerical Duties, Assisting the Mauston Campus Office staff with the operational duties of the office, Assisting students with ITV handouts, assignments, copying, mailings, telephone and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Computer Skills, written and oral communication skills, customer service experience. Length of Employment: January to May.
Contact: Iny Emery at 608-847-7364
Computer Lab Attendant - Library Computer Lab - Academic Resource Center - R201
Purpose: to assist students and provide security for the equipment in the lab. Responsibilities: to help students with problems (software, hardware, scanning, and printing); to add money to students' print accounts; to monitor systems; enforcing Western computer policies; to monitor the lab; preventing the theft of equipment. Qualifications: classes or experience with computers and Office software. Experience with MAC and Adobe a plus. Length of Employment: August to May.
Contact: Charles Callan at 608-789-6145
Custodial Assistant - Custodian - Physical Plant - P114
Purpose: to assist custodians with daily cleaning, provide them with skills and experiences that will hopefully make them successful job candidates in the future. Responsibilities: assist the Custodial Staff in building and grounds upkeep; help deliver and pick up packages; help set up events on campus; and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Length of Employment: January to May, 9:00am - 12:00
Contact: Julie Dahl at 608-785-9109
Customer Service Representative - Wellness Center - Wellness Center - A10
Purpose: Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Wellness Center and its programs. Responsibilities: 1.) Provide reception and interact with customers through face-to-face, telephone, or web-based contact to provide information in response to inquires about services and programs of the Wellness Center. 2) Assist customers in membership application, program registration, and facility tours. 3) Perform cash handling including balance and collection fees. 4) Provide equipment orientation to members of the Wellness Center. 5) Verify student credit load. 6) Handle and resolve customer's complaints. 7) Adhere to college policies and maintain facility rules and regulations. 8) Perform regular daily maintenance and facility cleaning. 9) Help to coordinate and implement campus wellness programs, such as intramurals. 10) Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 1) CPR/First Aid Certification within three months of hire date. 2) Excellent oral and written communication skills. 3) One to three years customer service experience. 4) Point of sale experience. 5) Data entry skills. 6) Computer efficiency in Microsoft Office. 7) Ability to lift 45 pounds. Length of Employment: August thru May.
Contact: Cindy Kartman at 608-789-6276
Event Support Team Member - Lunda Center - Lunda Center
Purpose: to support programs in the Lunda Center before, during, and after events. Responsibilities: Assist in the room design and set-up prior to events; Assist in the tear-down and clean-up of the facility after an event is complete; Perform routine audio/visual checks prior to events; Perform light custodial duties when a full-time custodian is not available; Assist with coat check duties as needed; Act as greeters to the Lunda Center during high-end events; Assist catering with their set-up needs including the setting of tables. Qualifications: Must be efficient, dependable, and able to carry out instructions independently. Must have a professional demeanor, in addition to strong communication and customer service skills are imperative. A strong understanding of campus programs and operations is extremely valuable. Length of Employment: January to May (generally working evening and weekend shifts).
Contact: Dan Murphy at 608-789-6030
Food Service - Culinary Assistant - Culinary - Kumm Center - K28
Purpose: to assist instructional staff with clerical and custodial duties to ensure smooth operation of the Foods Department. Responsibilities: Assist the clerical and custodial duties in the Foods Department which consist of: delivering and picking up copy work at the Copy Center; Xeroxing and Faxing; General errand running and delivery; File recipes, pull recipes for use and maintain recipe books; Make bank deposits to the Business Office; Help set up lab carts and labs; Cleaning as needed; Keep student resource room clean and straightened up; Keep job board up to date; Put away audiovisual materials as directed; General clerical duties such as filing, sorting, stapling, etc.; Stuff student mailboxes with graded papers, handouts, etc.; Any other duties as assigned by instructors. Qualifications: Must be dependable, reliable and punctual; Organizational and computer skills a plus; Efficient and accurate with ability to multi-task, Able to lift approximate 20-25 pounds; Good at cleaning, not afraid to get dirty; Preference will be given to a student enrolled in Foods Programs. Length of Employment: January to May.
Contact: Deb Klug at 608-785-9215
INMS Help Desk Assistant - Computer Services - Business Building Room 14
Purpose: To assist the staff in running the department smoothly and to gain work experience for the future. Responsibilities: Answering HelpDesk phone; assisting students with activation and email questions; assisting staff with basic computer problems and application questions; answering general questions from students, staff and public regarding the computers for sale; and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Experience in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Mac experience is helpful; basic hardware and software knowledge a plus; customer service experience a plus as well. Length of Employment: July to May.
Contact: Joan Pierce at 608-785-9915
Library Assistant - Library - Academic Resource Center - R210
Purpose: To support circulation and technical services in providing library services to students, staff, and faculty. Responsibilities: Shelving book and checking books for correct placement on shelf; recording and placing on shelves newspapers and magazines; sorting mail; processing of books; housekeeping duties and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Dependability; flexibility; and detail oriented are a must. Familiarity with libraries and good customer service skills to assist in various areas of library service is desirable. Must be able to learn library classification system; lift heavy objects and reach high shelves. Length of Employment: August to May.
Contact: Linda VonUhl at 608-785-9142
Office Assistant - Foundation - Administrative Center - A309
Purpose: to assist the offices achieve fund raising and communication goals; provide financial support to the college and its students while gaining job skills for the future. Responsibilities: data entry; filing; mailings; answering phones; deliveries; assisting with special events; create displays; and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: proficient in Microsoft Office; attention to detail; ability to work independently and reliability. Length of Employment: January to May.
Contact: Jaime Fortier at 608-785-9487
Student Program Assistant - Landscape - Coleman Center, Room 144C
Purpose: to assist the Program Head with clerical work; communications; bulletin board displays; research and purchasing; assisting with care for ornamental plants. Responsibilities: can include but not limited to updating bulletin boards and other displays; assisting with communications to students and staff; researching products and pricing for purchasing justifications; assisting with annual department fund raising efforts; assisting with arrangements for student and staff travel; assisting with care of ornamental plants that are department property; cleaning and arranging labs; research and planning lab exercise; along with other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must be punctual; responsible and flexible; must have working knowledge of all Microsoft office Programs (Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint). Length of Employment: January to May.
Contact: Peter Bemis at 608-789-6099
Tutor - Hamilton Boys & Girls Club - 1111 7th Street South, La Crosse, WI 54601
Purpose: To help mentor school aged children in grades K-5th. Responsibilities: To help school aged members with their homework, supervise small groups; plan activities; assist on field trips; and help with discipline issues. Qualifications: Seeking individuals who have a background in working with school aged children. Length of Employment: January to May.
Contact: Daron Householder at 608-784-6065
Union Market Food Service - Café - Lunda Center
Purpose: To assist with all phases of food service at Western Technical College. Set-up, service, cashiering and clean-up. Responsibilities: Take and give customers quick and courteous service, prepare customer's orders using the proper recipe, portion and technique, keep work area clean, safe and orderly at all times, assist in all phases of set-up, service, and clean-up in operation as needed, accurately and efficiently tell and charge customers for purchases, assure security of cash register and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must be efficient, dependable and able to carry out instructions independently. A professional demeanor, in addition to strong communications and customer service skills are imperative. No experience needed, will train. Length of Employment: January to May. Hours: Will vary depending on hours of operation and employees availability.
Contact: Ben Bierman at 608-785-9403
Work Study Assistant - Electronics - Kumm Building 301
Purpose: to assist the Electronics Technology Center instructors with cleaning, organizing, repairing and installation of parts, equipment and facilities while gaining valuable experience in the field. A competent work study employee will improve the academic experience for all electronics-related program students by allowing faculty to concentrate on academic matters as opposed to parts, equipment and facilities related tasks. Responsibilities: To determined based on the background of the student. More advanced electrical tasks such as troubleshooting, building and repairing of electronics lab equipment will obviously require fundamental electronics knowledge. Qualifications: Self direction, strong organizational skills and a logical troubleshooting approach to problems required. The preferred candidate would be a second year Electromechanical Technology Program student. Our second choice would be a first year Electromechanical Technology Program or an Electronic Systems Installation & Maintenance Program Student. Our third choice would be a student in wither the ECET or Biomedical Programs. We would also accept a student in any campus program without an electronics background, however, their duties would most likely be limited to cleaning and organizational activities. Length of Employment: January to May.
Contact: Ron Petersen at 608-789-4772
Work Study Employee, Cook - Cafeteria - Lunda Center/Cafeteria
Purpose: Responsible for all phases of food preparation as directed by the chef, based on the needs of the day. Responsibilities: Make bacon for our restaurant, set up any recopies the chef needs for that day's production, bake products needed for catering or the restaurant, cut dice or peel any fresh fruit or vegetables as directed by the chef, keep kitchen clean and sanitized at all times, and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: must be efficient, dependable and able to follow specific instructions. A professional demeanor, in addition to strong communication and customer service skills are imperative. Length of Employment: January to May. Hours: vary depending on the needs of the chef and the employee's availability.
Contact: John Haverty at 608-789-6154
