Undergraduate Outreach Assistant

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

UW-Stevens Point is seeking an Undergraduate Outreach Assistant to support private well and groundwater outreach efforts. This hourly student position offers 5–20 hours per week, typically 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings depending on outreach programming; wage is $12 per hour.

You will gain hands-on experience with Excel and Microsoft Access, with potential to expand data tasks via programming languages.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willing and able to work well with others in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Data entry.
• Preparation of materials required for groundwater monitoring and outreach programming (sample bottle preparation, gathering interpretive materials, etc.).
• Occasional travel to outreach events (schedule permitting).
• Data analysis.
• Data visualization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Access

ArcGIS

R

Job description

Undergraduate Outreach Assistant

Job Category: Student

Hourly Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary

Hours per week: 5-20

Times work can be performed: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Mon-Fri. Occasional evening work (after 4:00 PM) available depending on outreach programming.

Wage: $12/hour

Position Summary

The undergraduate outreach assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks supporting private well and groundwater outreach efforts by the Center for Watershed Science and Education (CWSE). The CWSE in the College of Natural Resources is a partnership with the Natural Resources Institute (NRI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension. The mission of the CWSE is to help communities maintain high-quality drinking water, groundwater, lakes, and rivers through water quality assessment, applied research, education, technical assistance, and to prepare students for careers in water resources. The candidate will gain hands‑on experience working with Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Access databases, with the potential opportunity to incorporate additional data manipulation via programming languages. The candidate will also gain first‑hand experience supporting outreach programming geared towards private well owners in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Data entry
• Preparation of materials required for groundwater monitoring and outreach programming (sample bottle preparation, gathering interpretive materials, etc.)
• Occasional travel to outreach events (schedule permitting)
• Data analysis
• Data visualization

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Willing and able to work well with others in a team setting

Preferred experience or willingness to learn the following

• Experience entering, graphing, and interpreting data
• Experience programming in R
• Experience using ArcGIS or other spatial analysis tools
• Knowledge of statistical analysis
• Familiarity with common groundwater quality concerns in Wisconsin

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.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affimative Action at 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.

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.