Student Employment Program Manager

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University Dining at UW-Stevens Point is seeking a Student Employment Program Manager to oversee and promote the student employment program, supporting 200+ student employees yearly. The role reports to the Employment and Dining leadership and collaborates with payroll and Training and Development coordinators to ensure compliance with policies.

Responsibilities include staffing oversight, policy development, Workday postings, and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 semesters remaining at UWSP and be able to work 20 hours/week during the academic year and must be available to work during summer and winter breaks (up to 40 hours/week).
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Suite (particular Excel).
• Must be able to work with limited supervision, demonstrate problem-solving skills, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist department Student Managers and full-time supervisory staff with student employee staffing, evaluation, and discipline process.
• Form, revise, and interpret University Dining student employment policies and procedures in conjunction with their supervisor and the University Dining Director.
• Post, monitor, update and close job postings on Workday and the University Dining employment website and application.
• As needed, assist Payroll Coordinator with hiring students in Workday
• Maintain personnel files for current and past student employees.
• Update and keep records of all student employee position descriptions.
• Coordinate monthly Student Supervisory Staff meetings during the academic year and semesterly Student Supervisory Staff orientation training sessions.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title: Student Employment Program Manager

Job Category: Student Hourly

Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary: Accepting work-study and regular pay applicants.

This position will start training April 2026 and will officially begin end of May 2026.

Accountability reports to the University Dining Assistant Manager for Employment and the University Dining Director.

Works collaboratively with the University Dining Payroll Coordinator and the Training and Development Coordinator and supervises the Student Managers’ and student employees’ compliance with the University Dining student employment program policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

The Student Employment Program Manager is responsible for developing, overseeing, reevaluating, and promoting the University Dining student employment program, which employs approximately 200+ student employees each year. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality and accuracy. The University Dining Student Employment Program Manager works directly with full-time and student staff supervisors on all human resource matters.

Specific Duties

• Assist department Student Managers and full-time supervisory staff with student employee staffing, evaluation, and discipline process.
• Form, revise, and interpret University Dining student employment policies and procedures in conjunction with their supervisor and the University Dining Director.
• Post, monitor, update and close job postings on Workday and the University Dining employment website and application.
• As needed, assist Payroll Coordinator with hiring students in Workday
• Maintain personnel files for current and past student employees.
• Update and keep records of all student employee position descriptions.
• Coordinate monthly Student Supervisory Staff meetings during the academic year and semesterly Student Supervisory Staff orientation training sessions.
• Coordinate, compile, and then send the results of the University Dining online feedback information to the Director once a semester.
• Prepare, set-up, and attend on-campus recruitment events: CASE job fairs (1-2 per semester), Academic Career and Advising Center Internship fairs, summer STAR orientation days, Viewpoint Days, Admitted Student Days, and Welcome Week activities to increase student employee recruitment and educate about the University Dining employment program.
• Plan the University Dining student employment calendar with the Payroll Coordinator and the Training and Development Coordinator; email the completed calendar to the Student Managers and full-time staff.
• Revise and update the University Dining Employment website information throughout the academic year and summer session.
• Serve as the University Dining Payroll Coordinator and/or University Dining Training and Development Coordinator during breaks and assist these positions, as needed, during the academic year.
• Gauge employee morale, address employment issues, and recognize positive performance and student needs.
• Be accountable and abide to the policies outlined in the University Dining Student Employment Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 semesters remaining at UWSP and be able to work 20 hours/week during the academic year and must be available to work during summer and winter breaks (up to 40 hours/week).
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Suite (particular Excel).
• Must be able to work with limited supervision, demonstrate problem-solving skills, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• All applicants must be at least a part-time student (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credits) and be in good academic standing (cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher).
• Applicants must pass a criminal background check (only criminal activity directly pertaining to the position description will be evaluated.)
• Successful applicants must pass all UWSP mandatory trainings as part of their employment onboarding. Upon the completion of the eight-week probationary period, the staff supervisor will conduct a performance evaluation with results impacting the students’ future employment status.

Learning Outcomes

Although your job in University Dining may not be directly related to your future profession, the skills you learn here are transferable and will help you within any career path while also giving you valuable work experience to strengthen your resume.

• Demonstrate high quality supervision skills as evidenced by three observable measures.
• Demonstrate the ability to support a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace as evidenced by three observable measures.

Base Wage $14.00/hour

University Dining invites all students regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental ability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, public assistance status, or veteran status to apply for any position within University Dining.

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds.

Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point.

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Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Aff… 715-346-2606 or [e-mail].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy.

The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.