UWM Office of Student Scholarships Program Assistant

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Office of Student Scholarships is seeking an undergraduate student to assist with administrative tasks related to scholarships operations. Responsibilities include data entry, managing office email communications, and supporting the Panther Scholarship Portal for students and campus partners.

This year-round role requires availability on campus with a hybrid work option after training; minimum 15 hours per week in fall/spring, more during breaks, and

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with keen eye for detail.
• Reliable and committed to making a difference.
• Strong academic performance.

Responsibilities

• Review and enter sensitive data with care and precision.
• Manage office email communications with professionalism.
• Provide support for the Panther Scholarship Portal to students and campus partners.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that impact fellow students.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Academic performance

Tools

Office software

Job description

UWM Office of Student Scholarships Program Assistant

The Office of Student Scholarships is seeking an undergraduate student to join our extraordinary team to assist with administrative tasks related to student scholarships operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Review and enter sensitive data with care and precision.
• Manage office email communications with professionalism.
• Provide support for the Panther Scholarship Portal to students and campus partners.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that impact fellow students.

What we are looking for:

• Excellent analytical skills and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with a keen eye for detail.
• Reliable and committed to making a difference.
• Strong academic performance.
• Year round role; Program Assistants must be available to work on campus (including during the semester and during breaks).
• OSS Office Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm CST, a Program Assistant will be expected to work:
  • A minimum of 15 hours per week during fall and spring semesters.
  • Option for 20+ hours per week during winter break and summer.
  • Hybrid work option is available after initial training period and based on technology capabilities. Expectation of minimum one day on campus per week.

Why You’ll Love this Role:

• Build professional skills in a supportive, student-focused environment.
• Gain hands-on experience with office environment and traditional software technologies.
• Flexible schedule with partial hybrid option.
• Year-round employment with consistent hours.

The Office of Student Scholarships provides centralized coordination and resources for key functions for student scholarships at UWM. OSS promotes the recruitment, retention, and academic success of UWM Students through effective implementation and execution of scholarship activities.