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Career Employment FAQ

  1. What permanent positions are available at University Housing?
  2. What permanent positions are available at UW-Madison?
  3. How do I apply for a permanent position?
  4. What is the salary range for a position?
  5. Do I have to take an exam to apply for a permanent position?
  6. I know someone that works for Universit Housing and they told me that a position is open, why isn't it posted on your website?
  7. I have worked for the State in the past, how can I return to State employment?

1. What permanent positions are available at University Housing?

A: All of University Housing's current recruitments are posted on our website.

2. What permanent positions are available at UW-Madison?

A: See UW-Madison's Employment Opportunities website.

3. How do I apply for a permanent position?

A: Depending on the position, it may be as simple as sending in a cover letter and resume or you may need to complete more materials such as exam materials. The best practice is to follow the instructions listed on the position posting.

4. What is the salary range for a position?

A: There are many factors that are considered with salary and depending on the position; there may be a lot or a little flexibility in pay.

5. Do I have to take an exam to get a permanent position?

A: Depending on the position, you may have to take some sort of exam. The best practice is to follow the instructions listed on the position posting.

6. I know someone that works for University Housing and they told me that a position is open, why isn't it posted on your website?

A: There are several reasons why a position may not be posted on our website yet. For example, management may be reviewing how to best fill the position or there may be an administrative reason why the position is not on our website yet. Keep checking for updates, as our website is updated frequently.

7. I have worked for the State in the past, how can I return to State employment?

A: Depending on the position and the position you held when you were employed for the State, you may have reinstatement eligibility for 5 years. If you are interested in reinstating to a certain position email University Housing Human Resources at hr@housing.wisc.edu.