Our career staff work at a world-class institution and have an impact on the lives of 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
⚠️ Work with University Housing! Increased Wages! ⚠️
We are excited to announce that University Housing career staff positions start at $17.00 per hour or higher. Career positions also include generous paid leave time and insurance benefits, and some positions offer hiring bonuses! See job postings for details.
Current Openings
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Cook
Cook
University Housing is looking for Cooks to join our team!
Join our group of food service staff made up of talented professionals dedicated to providing our residents, staff, and visitors with nutritious meals made from locally-sourced ingredients and produce.
We’re also offering a $2,000 to $4,000 hiring bonus, significant night and weekend shift differentials, and a free meal for every shift!
As part of UW-Madison, we also offer excellent UW benefits like competitive insurance, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and the State of Wisconsin retirement pension plan. Apply today!
Application Deadline: March 18, 2024 – 11:55pm
Custodian
Custodian
University Housing is looking for energetic and committed individuals with excellent customer service skills to join our custodial team. We are an organization with high quality standards, and custodians in University Housing keep spaces safe and clean for residents, staff, and guests on the UW Madison
campus. Work is performed under the support and guidance of a Building Services Supervisor, Building Services Assistant Supervisor, or Custodial Services Program Manager.
In addition to a starting rate of $17.00 per hour, we’re also offering a $1,000 to $2,000 hiring bonus
for this position. Apply today!
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher
Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher
Eagle’s Wing Child Care and Education Programs is hiring an Assistant Teacher!
Come join our teaching team and provide high quality, child-centered care and education programming within a child-initiated learning environment. This includes a strong focus on developmentally appropriate, engaging, anti-bias, and peace education activities within a play-based curriculum.
UW-Madison provides excellent benefits, including competitive insurance and retirement programs, generous paid leave time, additional sick leave, paid legal holidays throughout the year, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities! Apply today!
Application Deadline: March 18, 2024 – 11:55pm
Food Service Assistant Advanced
Food Service Assistant Advanced
University Housing is looking for individuals to join our Dining and Culinary Services Food Service Assistant Advanced team!
The Food Service Assistant Advanced preps and serves food according to quality and safety standards to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve departmental food service goals.
Starting wage for Food Service Assistant Advanced is $17.50 per hour. We’re also offering a $2,000 to $4,000 hiring bonus and significant night and weekend shift differentials. This position includes paid time off, free meal for every shift worked, state employee benefits and a $1,000 referral bonus for each person hired.
Be a part of the University Housing Dining & Culinary Services team that serves the residents of the University Residence Halls, as well as all UW-Madison students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Apply today!
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Residence Education Manager
Residence Education Manager
The Department of Residence Life in University Housing is recruiting for a Residence Education Manager to join our team!
Our Residence Education team aims to blur the line between traditional learning spaces (i.e., classrooms) and our residence halls through learning initiatives and partnerships with faculty, staff, and advisors across campus. The Residence Education Manager is a key contributor to our Residential Learning Communities, leading student recruitment, supporting student staff, assisting with budget management, and assessing programs.
This position supports the development, implementation, and assessment of the Wisconsin Residential Experience (WRE), our residential curriculum. The Residence Education team supports existing academic initiatives in the residence halls, assists in developing new initiatives, and leads training and development related to academic support and co-curricular learning for the department of Residence Life.
Application Deadline: March 27, 2024 – 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.
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Food Service Assistant Advanced
Click here to request a BCMS transfer
Food Service Assistant Advanced – Four Lakes Market
BCMS Request Deadline: March 21, 2024 – 4:30pm
- Position #295105
- Location: Four Lakes Market
- Work schedule:
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Week 1: Sunday: 2:00pm – 10:30pm
Monday: Day Off
Tuesday: 2:00pm – 10:30pm
Wednesday: 2:00pm – 10:30pm
Thursday: 2:00pm – 10:30pm
Friday: 2:00pm – 10:30pm
Saturday: Day Off
Week 2: Sunday: Day Off
Monday: Day Off
Tuesday: 2:00pm – 10:30pm
Wednesday: 2:00pm – 10:30pm
Thursday: 2:00pm – 10:30pm
Friday: 2:00pm – 10:30pm
Saturday: 2:00pm – 10:30pm
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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.