COLLEGE FOR KIDS AND TEENS - Supply Support Student
Supply Support Student
The Departments of College for Kid and Teens at the School of Continuing Education are seeking an outgoing, self-motivated, hard-working UWM student with excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills. This fast-paced department offers a rich curriculum to continuing education students in such areas as professional development and languages. The School of Continuing Education is located in the Plankinton Building at 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., in downtown Milwaukee. Summer located on Campus.
Job Description
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support to the CFK & T team and instructors by organizing, packing and delivering supply boxes and other needed materials for classroom uses in the UWM College for Kids and Teens summer program. The position functions with a good deal of independence in terms of daily activities and decision making, and also requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Primary responsibilities of the position include:
- Assist in the organization of classroom supplies, materials and equipment
- Work within a system to organize and distribute materials
- Delivery and pick-up supplies as needed
- Provide quality customer service for students/participants, external organizations and internal departments
- Provide phone coverage and manage incoming calls (as needed)
- Type, edit and file documents and compile mailings
- Operate business equipment including copy, scan and fax machines
- Assist with opening and/or closing programs (All programs if needed)
- Assist with dismissal and break periods (Summer)
- Before care and or after care (Summer)
- Assist with special projects and duties as needed
Qualities/Experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational ability and time management skills
- Willingness to learn and perform a wide and changing variety of tasks
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite: Word, Access, Excel
- Detail oriented; Accuracy and resourcefulness (problem solve) are essential
- Motivation and ability to work within a cooperative, self-directed, fast-paced workgroup
- Maturity; ability to work in a professional environment
- Previous office or similar experience preferred
- Work Study preferred, but not required
- Abiltiy to lift and carry a minimum of 50lbs (as needed)
Pay Rate & Hours
- Minimum 20-25 hours’ commitment requested, during the school year (May-June). Summer hours 40 plus 7:00am-4:00pm & plus. Sometimes weekends (State Fair)
- Schedule Monday- Friday. between 8am and 6:30pm (flexible)
- Range $9.00-$11.00 starting based on experience and qualifications, based on experience (Excellent performance provides opportunity for advancement)
If interested, please email 1)resume 2) cover letter that addresses specifically why you are interested and qualified for this position, and 3) hours of availability to: gtlane@uwm.edu