Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people and our work; Creativity in solving problems; Integrity in our interactions with staff and customers; Optimism , focusing on opportunities and positive outcomes; Respect for the differences, strengths, and potential in people; Stewardship of human, financial and natural resources; and Excellence in customer satisfaction and communication.

• 30-40 total hours in late August and early September for training and new student welcome activities.
• 2-3 hours per week during the academic year including some evenings and weekends.
• Flexible scheduling based on academic availability and operational need.
• Summer hours not available. Winter break and spring break hours are not expected.

Additional Scheduling Notes

• Move-In Date – August 17, 2025 (if resident of University Housing)
• Start Date – August 18, 2025
• Fall training dates: August 18-22, 2025
• Note: Start date and training dates may change but will not be any earlier than the dates listed above.

Peer Mentors support the MLC by building meaningful mentoring relationships with residents and supporting the programmatic and outreach goals of the program. Mentoring will take place through formal and informal interactions that include providing guidance, information, academic and career development resources and support.

• Mentor 2-3 residents in The MLC through individual and small group meetings on a weekly basis
• Connect residents to each other and to resources on campus.
• Report any resident concerns to appropriate Housing staff.
• Participate in key MLC community events with residents. May also assist with some of the planning, logistics, and supervision of MLC events with advance notice.
• Support and staff prospective student outreach efforts including giving tours, acting as a student ambassador, attending prospective student events and distributing materials.
• Attend monthly peer mentor meetings for training and support in the role.
• Other administrative duties including entering time and attendance information on a timely basis

• Preference given to students who have lived in The Multicultural Learning Community.
• Preference given to students who by start of employment have completed 2 semesters of college post high school (summer school does not count as a semester). Transfer students must submit transcripts from all current/previous institutions to reflect the completion of two semesters post high school.
• During pre-employment and employment, a student staff member must abide by the University Residence Halls Contract, the Student Housing Handbook and the University of Wisconsin System academic and non-academic policies and expectations.
• Must be able to attend training on the dates listed above in Additional Scheduling.
• All applicants must be currently enrolled and maintain enrollment through the employment period

• To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application
• Deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 11:55 AM

University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer