Undergraduate Multicultural Student Center Office Assistant

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Southeast Asian American Student Center (SEAASC) at UW-Milwaukee is seeking an energetic Undergraduate Office Assistant to support daily operations and program activities. The role involves front desk duties, visitor assistance, and discreet handling of communications.

In addition to coordinating events, you will help create social media content and marketing materials, check students in for programs, and participate in recruitment efforts such as high school visits.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled UW-Milwaukee as an undergraduate student.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• GPA 2.0 or higher at time of application.
• Offered and accepted Federal Work Study for 2026-27

Responsibilities

• Front desk duties: greet visitors, handle messages, and general office tasks.
• Assist with programs and events: social media content, marketing materials, check-ins.
• Support recruitment: attend high school visits and tabling events.
• Attend staff meetings and handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Front desk

Social media

Event support

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Undergraduate Multicultural Student Center Office Assistant

Classification of Position:

Student Help

Name/Address of Student’s Employer:

Southeast Asian American Student Center

Bolton Hall Rm 160

3210 N. Maryland Ave

Compensation & Evaluation:

The starting wage for this position is $11.00/hour. This is determined with consideration of university guidance and comparable positions across campus. Employees will be evaluated once per year in accordance with the UWM Student Employee Manual. Employees will be considered for a merit increase at the time of evaluation. For reference, the Student Employee Manual can be found at uwm.edu/hr/student-employees/

Job Description

The Southeast Asian American Student Center (SEAASC) is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to serve in a variety of roles within the office. This individual will be responsible for assisting the SEAASC staff members through daily operations and program support tasks. The individual must be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion.

Job Duties:

• (50%) Front desk duties such as handling incoming communications, greeting and assisting visitors, and general office maintenance
• (40%) Assist with programming and events including developing social media content, creating marketing materials, and checking students in
• (10%) Participate in recruitment efforts as needed such as attending high school visits and tabling at events

Additional Duties

• Attend regular staff meetings;
• Maintain a consistently positive attitude while working with staff, students, and supervisors; and
• Handle special projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Education Requirements:

• Currently enrolled UW-Milwaukee as an undergraduate student;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Good academic standing at the time of application (cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher); and
• Offered and accepted Federal Work Study for the 2026-27 Federal Aid Year

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have interest and/or background in Southeast Asian American history and cultures at UWM;
• Experience in visual arts, graphic design, or social media design and management;
• Good organizational skills;
• Effective and efficient time management skills and ability to multi-task;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Office 365 and ability to communicate through email in a timely manner; and
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn the operations and services of the Southeast Asian American Student Center and UWM

Work Hours:

• Approximately 10 hours per week, scheduled Monday–Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support special programs and events.

Panther Edge Competencies:

• Communication - The student will practice written and verbal communications as they connect with students and guests in person and via email and social media.
• Equity and Inclusion - The student will work with a diverse group of students and staff through daily interactions and collaborations on cultural programming.
• Community Engagement - The student will engage in greater Milwaukee community during UWM and community events.
• Leadership - The student will be assigned special projects and tasks to lead.
• Self-Reflective Lifelong Learning - The student will reflect on one's skills and interests and will be given opportunities to utilize those in special projects.