Work at UW-Whitewater This Summer

Summer 2024 On-Campus Jobs

When classes end in May, UW-Whitewater continues to be open when students leave the campus for the summer. Many departments hire UW-Whitewater students to help out during the summer months. You do not need to be taking summer classes at UW-Whitewater to work on campus over the summer.

Stay in on-campus housing for only $300 for the whole summer! Check out this page to see more benefits of working on campus over the summer & find out information about all the fun things you can do in Whitewater and the surrounding area.

You'll find a list of current summer job opportunities at the bottom of this page.

Benefits of Working at UW-Whitewater Over Summer

There are many great reasons to work at UW-Whitewater over the summer!

Reduced Cost Summer Housing: Any UWW student can choose to live on the UWW campus this summer for a very reduced price ($50 per week or $300 maximum for the entire summer). For questions about summer housing, please contact University Housing at housing@uww.edu. Summer contracts are available beginning April 1, 2024 on the Housing website.
Flexible Hours & Higher Pay for Campus Jobs: Some departments offer a higher pay rate for students working on campus over the summer, and many offer flexible part-time or full-time work schedules.
Build Your Resume: Summer campus jobs typically offer more responsibility and additional projects to help you build your skills and add experiences to your resume.
Get to Know UW-Whitewater: Learn more about our campus & build connections with coworkers, supervisors and UWW staff members. You can also enjoy the beautiful landscaping our campus offers during the summer months!
Fun Things to Do in the Whitewater Community: Whitewater and the surrounding communities have a lot to offer! With lots of restaurants, indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities, events and entertainment available all summer, there’s a lot to do in your free time. Check out next tab for a list of some of the awesome things you can do in the Whitewater area during the summer months.

Summer On-Campus Dining Information

Summer 2024 Dining Dollar Plans

Summer Dining Dollar Plans are effective Wednesday, May 15, 2024 and are placed on the student bill
For Summer 2024, the overhead charge for purchasing a Summer Dining Dollar plan has been waived. Students can purchase 300 Dining Dollars with the entire amount being available to use to dine on campus.
When Dining Dollars are used there is a savings of 10 to 15% depending on location, plus sales tax! Additional Dining Dollars can be purchased at any time. Unused Dining Dollars will roll over into the Fall semester.
For questions about Dining Dollars, please contact the HawkCard Office in University Center Room 250 at 262-472-1437 or hawkcard@uww.edu.

Summer On-Campus Dining Options

This summer there will be several options for you to utilize the Summer Dining Dollar Meal Plan:

University Center – Locations & Hours to be determined
Summer Fun with Food Truck - Dates to be determined
Dining Hall
- Will be open based on camp needs
- Check out the UW-W Dining Services website when summer begins for locations & hours of operation
- Please watch for continual updates on the UW-W Dining Services website

Things to do in the Whitewater Area This Summer

Dining:

Campus Dining Options: See the tab above for summer on-campus dining information!
Local Dining Options: Whitewater area restaurants remain open year round. Take advantage of the opportunity to discover more local restaurants with less wait time! Check out a list of Whitewater restaurants here.

Outdoor Recreation Activities: Find more information on all the outdoor opportunities here.

Hiking
Walking
Biking
Water Sports (Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing)
Beaches
Camping
Golfing
Frisbee / Disc Golf on-campus
Rotary Skate Park at Brewery Hill Park

Indoor Recreation Activities: Find more information on all the indoor opportunities here.

Warhawk Alley: Open Monday-Friday 12-4pm during summer
Roberta's Art Gallery in the University Center
Williams Center / Rec Sports
Irvin L. Young Auditorium
Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center
Whitewater Cinema
Whitewater Cultural Arts Center
UW-Whitewater Library (Check out books, movies, video games, board games, gaming consoles & more)
Whitewater Public Library
Whitewater Makerspace
Studio 84

Whitewater Area Events: Here are a few city-wide events happening in Whitewater this summer. For a full list, and for more information, visit this page.

Whitewater City-wide Rummage Sale (typically in May - 2024 date not available yet)
Whitewater City Market (Tuesdays 4pm-7pm) at the Historic Train Depot downtown
Whitewater Farmers Market (Saturdays 8am-12pm) at the Historic Train Depot downtown
Concerts in the Park / Family Fun Nights (Tuesdays 5:30-7pm) at Cravath Lake Park
Fourth of July Festival
Savory Sounds at the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center (Thursdays 11:30am-1pm)
Maxwell Street Days

How to Find Summer Jobs on Handshake

You'll find a list of the 20 most recently posted summer on-campus jobs on Handshake below!

Click the job title link to view additional information about the job
If you're interested in applying to the job, you'll need to log in to Handshake

Find More On-Campus Jobs on Handshake

There are many positions currently listed on Handshake besides the ones below. Current students & students registered for classes have access to Handshake. If you are accepted to UWW but haven't registered for classes yet, email career@uww.edu to request a Handshake account.

Go to https://uww.joinhandshake.com and log in with your NetID and password. If this is your first time logging in, you'll need to set up your Handshake profile.
Click on Jobs
Select the "On-Campus" filter.
Type "Summer" as a keyword to see jobs available for summer

Summer Jobs at UW-Whitewater

Handshake & Career Event Assistant - Summer 2024 OR Fall 2024 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Career Services
Employer: UWW Career Services Expires: 06/03/2024 Position Summary:Responsible for assisting with job & internship posting and employer approvals for UW-Whitewater’s Handshake system. This position will also assist with the promotion of Handshake and other career resources on campus. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the planning, promotion, and execution of Career Services events...
Shipping & Mailing Assistant - Summer 2024 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Facilities Planning and Management
Employer: UWW Facilities Planning and Management Expires: 06/07/2024 UW-Whitewater Shipping and Mailing center is looking for summer help. The job consists of sorting and delivering mail throughout campus, as well as processing outgoing mail. The ideal candidate for the job would be able to continue working year-round. Valid driver's license. Ability to be authorized by UWW Risk Management to driv...
Community Technology Support Assistant - Summer 2024 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Employer: UWW Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Expires: 05/20/2024 Intergenerational Technology Services (IGeTs) at UW-Whitewater, a community technology support program in which students teach older adults basic skills on how to use technology and help them problem-solve their digital devices, is hiring English speaking and Spanish speaking/Bilingual students!Multiple positions are avail...
UC Graphic Designer - Summer or Fall 2024 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW James R. Connor University Center
Employer: UWW James R. Connor University Center Expires: 09/22/2024 UC Graphic Designer Department: James R. Connor University CenterReports To: University Center Graphics & Marketing ManagerHours per week: Approximately 10-12 – M-FStarting Wage: $11.00 per hourHigh Impact Practice – By incorporating classroom learning into hands-on work experiences as well as providing supervision and coaching, s...
Front of House Team Member - Summer & Fall 2024 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Young Auditorium
Employer: UWW Young Auditorium Expires: 09/30/2024 Job descriptionYoung Auditorium, a professional performing arts center located on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus, seeks students to be a part of the Front of House team. The position is responsible for assisting customers, ushering events, and maintaining the Young Auditorium lobby and seating area. This position is for Summer & Fal...
Backstage Crew Member - Summer & Fall 2024 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Young Auditorium
Employer: UWW Young Auditorium Expires: 09/30/2024 Job descriptionCome join our team at the Young Auditorium, the Center of Live Events & Entertainment in the area! We are a professional venue located on the UW-Whitewater campus.The Young Auditorium is looking for students to be a part of the Backstage Crew working events including speeches, concerts, plays, dance recitals, magicians, and Broadway...
International Student Services Assistant - Summer/Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW International Student and Scholar Services
Employer: UWW International Student and Scholar Services Expires: 04/30/2024 The ideal candidate is able to focus, prioritize, and work independently. They have experience planning and/or lead group events and a desire to work with International Students. Additionally, having an experience abroad (i.e. study abroad, travel study, exchange student in high school, etc.) is preferred, but not require...
CoBE Tech Student Employee Technician – Spring 2024, Summer 2024, and beyond - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW College of Business and Economics - Online Education and Technology Support Center
Employer: UWW College of Business and Economics - Online Education and Technology Support Center Expires: 05/31/2024 CoBE Tech is recruiting for UW-W student technicians to provide Hyland Hall with outstanding customer service and support.Some of the duties include: Help Desk, A/V support, video production, video camera recording, phone & in person support, appointment scheduling, classroom & lab ...
Facilities Assistant - Summer 2024 at UWW University Housing
Employer: UWW University Housing Expires: 08/30/2024 MUST BE 16+Dates: May 13 - August 30th, 2024Pay Rate: $12.00 per hourWeekly Hours: Up to 40 hours each week- 40 Guaranteed if desired. Typical Shift- 6:00 AM to 2:00 PMAdditional Benefits:*Able to move directly to and from academic assignment to summer assignment if you live on campus for summer*Flexible scheduling*No weekend or eveningsFaciliti...
UWW Landscaping and Grounds Team - Summer 2024 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Facilities Planning and Management
Employer: UWW Facilities Planning and Management Expires: 08/12/2024 We are looking for student employees to work on the UW-Whitewater Landscaping & Grounds Team for the of summer 2024.Full time positions will be expected to work 40 hours a week from 6AM - 2PM Rain or shine.Start date is May 13th until August 30th and rate of pay is $14.00 an hour.Those hired will need to sign an employment agreem...
Human Resources: Assistant Student Employee - Ongoing - Work Study/Regular Pay at UWW Human Resources
Employer: UWW Human Resources Expires: 05/04/2024 Position Summary: Provide clerical assistance to the office of Human Resources. Provide exceptional customer service and handle sensitive material with a high level of confidentiality. Complete administrative tasks that assist the Human Resource staff. Employees must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and available to work in the s...
Lifeguard - Spring/Summer 2024 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Warhawk Fitness & Aquatics
Employer: UWW Warhawk Fitness & Aquatics Expires: 12/14/2024 Title: Lifeguard - Warhawk Fitness & AquaticsDepartment: Office of Recreational Sports and FacilitiesLocation: Williams Center PoolReports to: Jen Kaina, Assistant Director of Fitness & AquaticsCompensation: $9.50/hour (academic year) $12 - $15 (summer)Position Summary: This position will work closely with the Assistant Director of Fitne...
Wellness Coordinator - Summer 2024 at UWW PreCollege Programs
Employer: UWW PreCollege Programs Expires: 05/24/2024 Position: Wellness CoordinatorSalary: $525 per week, room and board included Major Responsibilities: The Wellness Coordinator is responsible for thoroughly, and precisely, documenting medical situations and insuring camp staff utilize proper health protocols. The person in this role serves as a liaison with the Medical Trainer staff provided by...
Resource Coordinator - Summer 2024 at UWW PreCollege Programs
Employer: UWW PreCollege Programs Expires: 05/24/2024 Position: Resource CoordinatorSalary: $425 per week, room and board included Major Responsibilities: The Resource Coordinator is responsible for creating and ordering supplies for faculty and staff. As resource coordinator you will service faculty and staff by identifying necessary resources required to carry out a particular objective, obtaini...
Transportation Assistant - Summer 2024 at UWW PreCollege Programs
Employer: UWW PreCollege Programs Expires: 05/24/2024 Position: Transportation AssistantSalary: $425 per week, room and board included Major Responsibilities:This individual may chaperone the transportation of students to residential and/or transport materials and food to virtual camp participants. A University cellphone will be provided for business use only.The Transportation Assistant is respon...
Media Coordinator - Summer 2024 at UWW PreCollege Programs
Employer: UWW PreCollege Programs Expires: 05/24/2024 Position: Media Coordinator Salary: $475 per week, room and board included Major Responsibilities: The Media Coordinator is responsible for creating the following for all PreCollege camps: Memory Books, door decorations, signage for programs, name-tags, and certificates. This individual will also be responsible for taking daily photos of assign...
Overnight Team Leader - Summer 2024 at UWW PreCollege Programs
Employer: UWW PreCollege Programs Expires: 05/24/2024 Position: Overnight Team Leader (OTL)Salary, Post Training: $360 per weekSalary, Training: $75 per day, continental breakfast and lunch Major Responsibilities:This individual will conduct rounds in the residential areas that PreCollege occupies from 9:00PM-6:00AM. This staff person is responsible for walking the floors periodically to ensure th...
Team Leader - Summer 2024 at UWW PreCollege Programs
Employer: UWW PreCollege Programs Expires: 05/24/2024 Position: Team Leader (TL) Salary, Post Training: $500 per week, room and board includedSalary, Training: $75 per day, room, continental breakfast and lunch Major Responsibilities:UW-Whitewater is looking for outstanding role models to work at camp with middle/high school students in an indoor/outdoor. Under the leadership of the Summer Manager...
Team Leader Coordinator (camp specific) - Summer 2024 at UWW PreCollege Programs
Employer: UWW PreCollege Programs Expires: 05/24/2024 Position: Team Leader Coordinator (TLC)Salary: $550 per week, room and board included Major Responsibilities:UW-Whitewater is looking for outstanding role models to work at camp with middle/high school students in an indoor/outdoor, leader other assigned Team Leaders (TL). Under the leadership of the Summer Manager, Team Leader Coordinators are...
Campus Service Officer (CSO) - Ongoing Recruitment - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Police Department
Employer: UWW Police Department Expires: 11/02/2024 The UW-Whitewater Campus Service Officer (CSO) program serves as a resource to the students, faculty, staff, and visitors of the campus community. A CSO will provide proactive, paraprofessional and personable services through safety awareness, service and security.The CSO will assist with officer duties, such as pedestrian crossing and night safe...