Our career staff experience the benefits of working on a beautiful campus while impacting thousands of students every day.
What We’re Looking For
Because University Housing is such a large and diverse operation, our employment opportunities have varied criteria. We have a variety of positions to fit a wide spectrum of knowledge and experience.
We are always looking for talented professionals to join us who are passionate about what they do and eager to make a difference in the lives of students. To learn more about the different areas of University Housing, visit our departments page.
Contact Us
- Email: hr@housing.wisc.edu
- Phone: 608-262-2766
- Fax: 608-265-8724
Current Openings
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Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Apply today! We are offering a $1,000 – $2,000 hiring bonus!
University Housing is looking for individuals with restaurant or food service experience to join our Dining and Culinary Services dishwashing team.
Dishwashers keep the UW-Madison residential dining facilities prepared and stocked with clean serving supplies.
Application Deadline: August 17, 2021 – 11:55pm
Cook
Cook
Apply today! We are offering a $1,000 – $2,000 hiring bonus!
University Housing is looking for individuals with culinary skills and experience to join our Dining and Culinary Services team.
Cooks in University Housing prepare high quality food in residential dining facilities on the UW-Madison campus.
Application Deadline: August 17, 2021 – 11:55pm
Food Service Assistant - Advanced
Food Service Assistant – Advanced
Apply today! We are offering a $1,000 – $2,000 hiring bonus!
University Housing is looking for individuals with culinary knowledge and experience to join our Dining and Culinary Services team.
The Food Service Assistant – Advanced position helps prepare and serve high quality food in residential dining facilities on the UW-Madison campus. Apply today!
Application Deadline: August 17, 2021 – 11:55pm
Food Retail Catering Leader 3
Food Retail Catering Leader 3
Apply today! We are offering a $1,000 – $2,000 hiring bonus!
University Housing is looking for leaders with culinary skills and experience to supervise events and help with food production in UW-Madison residential dining facilities.
Application Deadline: August 17, 2021 – 11:55pm
DCS Pastry Chef
DCS Pastry Chef
University Housing is now hiring! The Pastry Chef is responsible to create high quality pastry and desserts with standardized recipes and presentations.
This position will also assist in production and maintenance of par stocks of pastry and dessert with proper rotation of products and maintain highest cleanliness and hygiene standard in the pastry and bakery section.
Application Deadline: August 4, 2021 – 11:55pm
Special Projects Coordinator
Special Projects Coordinator
University Housing is now hiring! This position works collaboratively with staff, students, campus partners and faculty to build inclusive communities within UW-Madison residence halls.
This position works with diverse students with a variety of needs. Apply today!
Application Deadline: August 3, 2021 – 11:55pm
Desk Services Coordinator
Desk Services Coordinator
University Housing is now hiring! The Desk Services Coordinator provides quality customer service operations during the summer Conference Season and the Academic Year.
This position is primarily responsible for the management of Desk Services administrative processes, including hiring, training, and staff development.
Application Deadline: August 5, 2021 – 11:55pm
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
University Housing is now hiring! The Division of Housing is looking for a motivated, customer service oriented HR Specialist to join our Payroll and Benefits team!
This position works with multiple software systems in a team-oriented environment to process payroll and will utilize customer service skills while assisting employees with benefits questions. The HR Specialist will work closely with the rest of our HR team in a dynamic, high-volume work environment.
Application Deadline: August 10, 2021 – 11:55pm
Application Assistance
Please contact us at hr@housing.wisc.edu or 608-262-2766 if you would like assistance with an application.
Don’t have a resume? You can submit a resume or a University Housing Work History Document in the online system!
Blue Collar Multi-Shift Openings
Blue Collar Multi-Shift (BCMS) is the transfer process used for specific blue collar positions that are utilized on multiple shifts within the division. Positions posted through the BCMS process are open to any University Housing employee who currently holds a position in the same title, with some exceptions.
To apply for a BCMS transfer, please select the position and submit an online Transfer Card, or submit a paper Request for Transfer Form to University Housing Human Resources by the deadline.
University Housing is an essential services provider and all University Housing employees are part of this commitment to our residents and guests. University Housing is unique from many other state agencies and university departments because we cannot close as our services must be maintained at all times.
University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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Custodian - 1st Shift, Bradley, Dejope, Phillips Halls, 236964
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Custodian – 1st Shift, Bradley, Dejope, Phillips Halls
BCMS Request Deadline: August 3, 2021 – 4:30pm
- Position #236964
- Location: Bradley, Dejope, Phillips Halls
- Work schedule: Schedule for 1st shift positions is primarily 7:30am – 4:00pm, 8 hour shifts, Monday through Friday, as assigned.
- Some flexibility may be available for different workdays, shift lengths, and/or start times.
- Schedule will be determined upon hire.
- Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand. Afterhours, holiday work, and weekend work may be required as scheduled and operationally needed.
Culinary Production Assistant (FSA3) - Rheta's, 237822
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Culinary Production Assistant (FSA3) – Rheta’s Market
BCMS Request Deadline: August 3, 2021 – 4:30pm
- Position #237822
- Location: Rheta’s Market, Chadbourne Hall
- Work schedule:
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Week 1: Sunday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Monday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Wednesday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Thursday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Friday: Day Off
Saturday: Day Off
Week 2: Sunday: Day off
Monday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Wednesday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Thursday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Friday: 7:00am – 3:30pm
Saturday: Day Off
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Culinary Production Assistant (FSA3) - Liz's, 2381746
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Culinary Production Assistant (FSA3) – Liz’s Market
BCMS Request Deadline: August 4, 2021 – 4:30pm
- Position #238176
- Location: Liz’s Market, Waters Hall
- Work schedule:
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Week 1: Sunday: Day off
Monday: 11:15am – 7:45pm
Tuesday: 11:15am – 7:45pm
Wednesday: Day off
Thursday: 11:15am – 7:45pm
Friday: 11:15am – 7:45pm
Saturday: 10:30am – 7:00pmWeek 2: Sunday: 10:30am – 7:00pm
Monday: 11:15am – 7:45pm
Tuesday: 11:15am – 7:45pm
Wednesday: Day off
Thursday: 11:15am – 7:45pm
Friday: 11:15am – 7:45pm
Saturday: Day off
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Culinary Production Assistant (FSA3) - Gordon, 238175
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Culinary Production Assistant (FSA3) – Gordon Dining & Event Center
BCMS Request Deadline: August 4, 2021 – 4:30pm
- Position #238175
- Location: Gordon Dining & Event Center
- Work schedule:
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Week 1: Sunday: Day off
Monday: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
Thursday: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
Friday: Day off
Saturday: 1:00pm – 9:30pmWeek 2: Sunday: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
Monday: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
Wednesday: Day off
Thursday: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
Friday: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
Saturday: Day off
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Culinary Production Assistant (FSA3) - Four Lakes, 238173
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Culinary Production Assistant (FSA3) – Four Lakes Market
BCMS Request Deadline: August 4, 2021 – 4:30pm
- Position #238173
- Location: Four Lakes Market, Dejope Hall
- Work schedule:
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Week 1: Sunday: Off
Monday: 6:00am – 2:30pm
Tuesday: 6:00am – 2:30pm
Wednesday: 6:00am – 2:30pm
Thursday: 6:00am – 2:30pm
Friday: Day Off
Saturday: 8:00am – 4:30pmWeek 2: Sunday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Monday: 6:00am – 2:30pm
Tuesday: 6:00am – 2:30pm
Wednesday: 6:00am – 2:30pm
Thursday: 6:00am – 2:30pm
Friday: Off
Saturday: Off
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