Purpose
To assist the Financial Aid Resource and Planning Services office with every day duties as well as getting experience for the future.
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.
Clerical/Office Assistant - Financial Aid Resources & Planning Services
Location
La Crosse Campus
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.
Business Management and Accounting students 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
Clerical/Office Assistant - Tomah
Location
Tomah Campus
Purpose
To help the Tomah office with general office duties as well as give the student work experience for the future.
Responsibilities
Answering phones, copying instructional materials, filing, greeting students, staff and community members, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic office skills and excellent customer service.
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
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, no missing work, specialist in Revit, Enscape or Adobe software, available a minimum of 3 days a week on campus.
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
Lab Assistant
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
To assist the welding staff with shop related tasks.
Responsibilities
Painting, cleaning, maintenance, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ability to lift up to 50-75 pounds. Integrated Technology Division Programs with Maintenance background preferred, but not required.
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
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
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) Work shifts are Monday-Friday. Morning, afternoon, and evening hours.
Supervisor
Esther Mann or Kirsten Daykin
608-785-9198 or 608-785-9278
manne@westerntc.edu, DaykinK@westerntc.edu
608-785-9198 or 608-785-9278
manne@westerntc.edu, DaykinK@westerntc.edu
Shop Assistant - Automotive
Location
La Crosse - Larson Street
Purpose
To provide assistance and support for the automotive staff.
Responsibilities
General shop clean-up, lifting and moving training aids, maintenance of vehicle training fleet and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be in Automotive 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
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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