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
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.
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.
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
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Child Care Assistant
Location
YWCA - La Crosse, 419 North 9th Street
Purpose
To gain experience and knowledge of working with children in a group setting.
Responsibilities
Assist teachers who work with children, assist in the care of children with teacher direction, clean/wash toys, help in the kitchen for meal prep and cleanup, and help in the office (answer phones, file, type, make copies).
Qualifications
Must have certain classes in order to be with children or left with children. Can discuss further at interview. Background check required for the YWCA.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Clerical/Office Assistant - Financial Aid Resources & Planning Services
Purpose
To assist the Financial Aid Resource and Planning Services office with every day duties as well as getting experience for the future.
Responsibilities
Providing customer service to students, parents, and staff while answering questions regarding financial aid, answering phones and email, data entry, assisting students with completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), mailing, scanning, filing, general office duties and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, dependable, good customer service, attention to detail, ability to work with confidential information.
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.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer
Supervisor
Electronic, Physics, & Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) Work-Study
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
Maintain, repair, design and build lab equipment.
Responsibilities
Work with program instructors to work on lab equipment.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in the Electronic & Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Enrollment Services Staff
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
Provide clerical support and front line customer service.
Responsibilities
Filing, scanning, answering phones, front line customer service, assist with events and tours, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, operate standard office equipment, lift boxes, and communicate effectively face-to-face.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Human Resources Work-Study
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
To provide clerical and office support for Human Resources
Responsibilities
Provide assistance to staff and customers, maintain confidentiality, answer phones and take messages, assist with data entry, sort mail and process bulk mailings, scan files to ImageNow, filing, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), can operate standard office equipment (printer, scanner, and copier).
Length of Employment
September to April (with Summer potential)
Supervisor
Interior Design Student Assistant
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
Support Interior Design program staff and students.
Responsibilities
Various office duties, helping with lesson planning activities, helping with computer support for students, helping with special projects as approved by supervisor, helping with other miscellaneous activities and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Current Second-Year Interior Design student, holding a 4.0 GPA, no missing work, specialist in Revit and Enscape software, available a minimum of 4 days a week on campus. Must be a current interior design student holding a 4.0 GPA.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
IT - Cybersecurity Lab Assistant
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
To support the IT - Cybersecurity and Network Administration program with equipment maintenance and lab testing.
Responsibilities
Maintain and organize labs when needed, support the instructors with equipment maintenance. Will also verify functionality of existing equipment, troubleshoot errors in existing labs and prototype new technologies for future labs as needed.
Qualifications
Must be a student in the IT - Cybersecurity and Network Administration program. Will be skilled in configuring and setting up Cisco Packet Tracer and physical networking equipment such as routers and switches. Student will be practiced in Windows Server OSs, Windows Workstation Oss, VMware, and Linux. Must be able to take direction, work independently, be self-motivated and demonstrate critical thinking abilities to independently solve problems.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Kitchen Work-Study - Union Market
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
A Union Market student employee is responsible for all phases of food service at Western Technical College. Food prep, cooking, and clean up all fall within the scope of this position. Each position will fluctuate depending on time of day and specific needs.
Responsibilities
- Prepare customer’s order using the proper recipe, portion and technique.
- Follow proper cooking, storage, and food handling techniques as given by full-time staff.
- Keep work area clean, safe, and orderly at all times.
- Complete training on all pieces of equipment prior to use.
- Assist in all phases of set up, service and clean up in operation as need
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Team Members must be efficient, dependable, and able to carry out instructions independently. A professional demeanor, in addition to strong communication and customer service skills are imperative. Work hours will vary depending on hours of operation and the student’s availability. Generally, team members will work day and evening shifts.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Learning Commons Assistant
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
Provide attentive, friendly, and helpful customer service to students, staff, and faculty, and participate in the work of the Learning Commons as a valued member of our team.
Responsibilities
- Providing focused and friendly customer service by:
- Welcoming students, staff, and faculty as they enter the Learning Commons.
- Answering questions about the Learning Commons services, Counseling,the SPACE, the Cavalier Cupboard, etc. (in-person and by phone)
- Referring questions and requests to appropriate staff as needed
- Using Microsoft Teams to message counseling staff when students arrive in the Learning Commons for their appointments
- Attending to library tasks each shift:
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Checking in/out books and DVDs
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Monitoring printers and refilling paper
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Shelving books and DVDs
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Monitoring shelves, and making sure books shelved neatly and correctly, and are routinely dusted
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Help students, staff, and faculty with computer needs, including:
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Printing
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Microsoft Office - Word, PPT, Excel, One Drive, etc
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Blackboard and MyWestern
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Providing basic office support (e.g., filing, copying, inventory) and other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Excellent and attentive customer service skills
- Dependable and reliable- focused and attentive to the responsibilities of the job during scheduled shifts
- Willingness to learn and attentive to detail
- Experience with computers, printers, scanners, copiers, Microsoft Office, and Blackboard
- Able to work both collaboratively and independently
- Able to follow oral or written instructions
- Willing to maintain confidentiality
- Collaborative and able to work independently
- Able to bend and stretch to reach high and low bookshelves
- Deliver materials to other Western La Crosse Campus buildings
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer) Work shifts are Monday-Friday. Morning, afternoon, and evening hours.
Supervisor
Kirsten Dayking, Linda VanSistine-Yost, or Esther Kindle
608-785-9278 or 608-785-9142 or 608-785-9198
DaykinK@westerntc.edu, Vansistine-yostl@westerntc.edu, KindleE@westerntc.edu
608-785-9278 or 608-785-9142 or 608-785-9198
DaykinK@westerntc.edu, Vansistine-yostl@westerntc.edu, KindleE@westerntc.edu
PCServices Help Desk
Location
La Crosse Campus
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 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.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Program Staff/Reading Tutor - Hamilton Boys & Girls Club
Location
1111 7th Street South, La Crosse WI 54601
Purpose
To help mentor school aged children in grades K through 5th.
Responsibilities
To supervise school aged members, plan activities, assist on field trips and help support behavioral expectations.
Qualifications
Seeking individuals who have a background in working with school-aged children. A background check will be done prior to employment.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for Summer)
Supervisor
Union Market Food Service Assistant - Union Market
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
A Union Market student employee is responsible for all phases of food service at Western Technical College. Setup, service, cashiering, and clean up all fall within the scope of this position. Each position will fluctuate depending on time of day and specific needs.
Responsibilities
- Take and give patrons quick and courteous service.
- Prepare customer’s order using the proper recipe, portion and technique.
- Follow proper cooking, storage, and food handling techniques as trained.
- Keep work area clean, safe, and orderly at all times.
- Complete training on all pieces of equipment prior to use.
- Assist in all phases of set up, service and clean up in operation as needed.
- Accurately and efficiently tell and charge patrons for purchases.
- Assure security of cash register.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Team Members must be efficient, dependable, and able to carry out instructions independently. A professional demeanor, in addition to strong communication and customer service skills are imperative. Work hours will vary depending on hours of operation and the student’s availability. Generally, team members will work day and evening shifts. No experience needed we will train you.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Contact Us
For more information, contact the Work-Study Coordinator: