Purpose
To support the operations of the Athletics sports teams.
Available Work-Study Positions
Additional work-study positions will be posted on an on-going basis. Students who are interested in applying for a work-study position are encouraged to complete an application and submit it to the supervisor of the interested position.
The current pay rate for Federal Work-Study is $14 per hour.
Athletics Sport-Team Student Assistant
Location
La Crosse Campus
Responsibilities
Assist in the operations of the Athletics department including but not limited to marketing/promotion, compliance support, recruitment, and event logistics.
Qualifications
Current Western student with an interest in athletics sport coaching, and recruitment.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Athletics Student Assistant
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
To support the operations of the Athletic Department.
Responsibilities
Assist in the operations of the Athletics department including but not limited to marketing/promotion, compliance support, recruitment, and event logistics.
Qualifications
Current Western student with an interest in athletics, marketing and promotion.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
Position starting in the Summer
Supervisor
Campus Shop Clerk
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
To provide support to the Campus Shop in any or all of the ways described in the duties and responsibilities listed below.
Responsibilities
- Perform Cashier Functions
- Issue refunds or exchanges as necessary
- Operate cash register to process payments via cash or credit card
- Ability to perform accurate and efficient retail sales activities
- Customer Service
- Provide a high level of customer service by greeting customers, offering assistance, and responding to questions about products and purchases
- Merchandise Display
- Assist in creating trendy marketing displays and maintaining an orderly sales floor
- Stock and restock shelves
- Inventory Functions
- Assist in receiving and processing shipments and deliveries
- General Cleaning
- Maintain a clean and orderly sales floor by organizing, dusting, and straightening of merchandise on shelves
Qualifications
1. Good computer database management skills/ computer and internet friendly
2. Accurate money handling skills
3. Self-motivating
4. Reliable, with good follow-through
5. Helpful, friendly, and courteous to customers
6. Must be available to work all day Monday - Friday. Summer hours will be M-TH, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Fall hours will resume to M-TH, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Clerical/Office Assistant - Health Science Center
Location
Health Science Center La Crosse
Purpose
To assist the administrative assistant with assignments for health-related programs and to clean lab equipment.
Responsibilities
Creating and updating documents in Word and Excel for faculty and staff, cleaning lab equipment, shredding, copying, sorting mail, filing, breaking down cardboard boxes, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must have ability to work independently, strong organizational skills, motivated, basic computer knowledge, scanning and electronic filling, problem solving skills, and the ability to adapt to various situations.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April. Some hours in summer may be available.
Supervisor
Community Connection Assistant
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
To support Residence Life staff with implementing programs and events for community members, and to assist with administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
- Being a role model to other community members by following all Residence Life policies.
- Being punctual and professional and valuing customer service.
- Creating and distributing digital and printed advertisements for Residence Hall programs and events.
- Supporting Community Assistants with planning and implementing programs and events.
- Assisting the Community Director with administrative tasks including information collection, data entry, and management of information.
- Meeting regularly with the Community Director for training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
- Other duties as assigned by the Community Director.
Qualifications
Be in good academic and judicial standing, model successful interpersonal and organizational skills. Prefer a residence hall occupant. Prefer candidate with experience with graphic design or marketing.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Digital Content Assistant
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
Create video content for Western's marketing and official Social Media accounts
Responsibilities
Assist Western's Media Digital Content Specialist with developing video content and/or photos for social media and other marketing purposes. You will have access to the necessary equipment in the marketing department and/or Digital Media program and may be asked to use your personal smart phone to create and post content to Western's social media channels.
Qualifications
Must be enrolled in Western's Digital Media program and familiar with creating and editing digital content for use in polished videos and/or Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube social media channels.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer
Supervisor
Front Office Student Coordinator
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
Assist the Departments of Career Services and Equity, Inclusion, & Community Engagement in providing friendly and helpful customer service to students, staff, and faculty who visit the space (located in The SPACE). Help maintain inventory in the Cavalier Cupboard.
Responsibilities
- Customer Service
- Welcome students, staff, and faculty as they enter The SPACE
- Have knowledge of office services and programs
- Answer questions (in-person and by phone) about the Departments of Career Services and Equity, Inclusion, & Community Engagement
- Schedule student appointments with Career Services Staff
- Effectively communicate concerns and student needs
- Assist students with computer needs
- Refer questions and requests to appropriate staff people in the office
- Office Support
- Organize and maintain inventory of the Cavalier Cupboard (campus food pantry) and hygiene baskets
- Assist students in accessing the Cupboard and other resources
- Maintain confidentiality with student records and information
- Assist Community Based Learning Specialist with UGetConnected website maintenance (e.g. approving service hours, email community agencies, updating contact information, etc.)
- Help with filing, copying, and inventory
- Assist with office programs (e.g. sign-ins, recruitment)
- Help create marketing/promotional materials for office programs and resources
- Maintain office cleanliness (e.g. wiping down tables, countertops, desks, etc.)
- Some light lifting is required (up to 30 pounds)
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools
- Dependable and Reliable
- Collaborative and able to work independently
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Willingness to learn
- Flexible schedule
- Excited to help students succeed
- Respectful to all community members
Students with availability on Wednesdays and Thursdays are preferred.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Fusion Lab Tech
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
Maintain a clean and welcoming environment in the Fusion Lab.
Responsibilities
Cleaning, organizing tools and materials, process 3d printer, laser cutting/engraving and wazer tasks, monitor computer programs on lab computers.
Qualifications
Student at Western, possibly preference made for students interested in or experienced on any of the equipment in the fusion lab, and students enrolled in the ITD program.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with Summer potential)
Supervisor
PCServices Help Desk
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
To assist the technicians as needed and to gain work experience for the future.
Responsibilities
Answering HelpDesk phone, assisting students with MyWestern 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. Must be able to lift 20-25 pounds.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Peer Educator
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
· Peer educators make healthier decisions than the general student population.
· Peer educators are effective in helping others make healthier choices by providing information, campus resources, and referring students to professional help.
· Peer educators, because of their own healthy choices and willingness to talk about and role model them with others, help create positive social norms and the foundation of critical mass supporting healthy campus environments.
· Peer education is student leadership, activism, and service at its best.
Responsibilities
· Serve as a role model to their peers.
· Attend all meetings and training session.
· Present to approved student groups on at least four occasions address health and wellness issues each academic year.
· Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation process of other activities related to health and wellness (e.g. events, awareness campaigns, wellness initiatives, outreach).
· Utilize effective listening skills in working with students and effectively respond to peers, encouraging them to take action steps for change.
· Apply motivational interviewing techniques in working with students.
· Demonstrate effective bystander intervention skills.
· Effectively refer students to campus resources related to health and wellness needs.
· Contribute to strategic planning and team development of the peer educator group.
· Perform all other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.
Qualifications
· Be in good academic standing as defined by College policy.
· Strong presentation, speaking and service skills.
· Ability to effectively represent the Cavalier Student Wellness program to student groups, campus departments, Faculty and Staff.
· Attend peer education trainings, workshops and meetings.
· Hold one (1) office hour each week.
· Commit to serving the Peer Education role for at least one academic year.
· 12 hours per week.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Residence Hall Desk Assistant - Resident Hall
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
To provide information, support, and services for residents in the Residence Hall community. Desk Assistants are often the first face residents and guests see, making interpersonal and organization skills keys to success.
Responsibilities
•Being a role model to other community members by following all Residence Life policies
•Being punctual and professional and valuing customer service
•Assisting residents with questions or concerns, and referring to appropriate resources or Residence Life staff when needed
•Keeping desk area clean and well organized
•Maintaining all desk logs and forms (paper and electronic),
•Effectively distributing mail and packages to all residents, and forward mail accordingly for non-residents
•Meeting regularly the Community Director for training, scheduling, and performance evaluation
•Other duties as assigned by the Community Director
Qualifications
Be in good academic and judicial standing, model successful interpersonal, and organizational skills. Prefer a residence hall community member.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Social Media Assistant
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
Post content on Western's official Social Media accounts.
Responsibilities
Assist Western's PR Specialist with developing content and photos that represent student life. You will need to use your own equipment (smart phone, computer, and/or camera) to take photos/videos and post them to Western's channels.
Qualifications
Must be experienced or familiar with Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube social media channels and enrolled in one of the following Western programs: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Management, or Sales Management.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Contact Us
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