Purpose
To assist the HVAC Department with various tasks.
Available Work-Study Positions
Additional work-study positions will be posted on an on-going basis. Students who are interested in applying for a work-study position are encouraged to complete an application and submit it to the supervisor of the interested position.
The current pay rate for Federal Work-Study is $14 per hour.
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVAC) Work-Study
Location
La Crosse Campus
Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair HVAC equipment in the HVAC Lab area. Organize the storage area and rebuild student training aids.
Qualifications
Must be organized, willing to submit paperwork on time and have knowledge in electrical and refrigeration.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Athletics Student Assistant
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
To support the operations of the Athletic Department.
Responsibilities
Assist in the operations of the Athletics department including but not limited to marketing/promotion, compliance support, recruitment, and event logistics.
Qualifications
Current Western student with an interest in athletics, marketing and promotion.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
Position starting in the Summer
Supervisor
BCCM Program Shop Worker
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
Maintain lab spaces and jobsites.
Responsibilities
Keep lab spaces and jobsites clean and organized, prep lab materials for classes, clean and maintain equipment, move jobsite equipment and supplies, other shop and jobsite duties as instructed.
Qualifications
Must be a Building Construction and Cabinetmaking student that has successfully completed the first term courses. Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Must be proficient in using basic shop equipment (table saw, jointer, planer, chop saw, and portable power tools). Must have a clean driving record in order to drive BCCM shop truck.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
David Hahm, Scott Erdman, Richard Elliott
608-785-9435
hahmd@westerntc.edu, erdmans@westerntc.edu, elliottr@westerntc.edu
608-785-9435
hahmd@westerntc.edu, erdmans@westerntc.edu, elliottr@westerntc.edu
Campus Shop Clerk
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
To provide support to the Campus Shop in any or all of the ways described in the duties and responsibilities listed below.
Responsibilities
- Perform Cashier Functions
- Issue refunds or exchanges as necessary
- Operate cash register to process payments via cash or credit card
- Ability to perform accurate and efficient retail sales activities
- Customer Service
- Provide a high level of customer service by greeting customers, offering assistance, and responding to questions about products and purchases
- Merchandise Display
- Assist in creating trendy marketing displays and maintaining an orderly sales floor
- Stock and restock shelves
- Inventory Functions
- Assist in receiving and processing shipments and deliveries
- General Cleaning
- Maintain a clean and orderly sales floor by organizing, dusting, and straightening of merchandise on shelves
Qualifications
1. Good computer database management skills/ computer and internet friendly
2. Accurate money handling skills
3. Self-motivating
4. Reliable, with good follow-through
5. Helpful, friendly, and courteous to customers
6. Must be available to work all day Monday - Friday. Summer hours will be M-TH, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Fall hours will resume to M-TH, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Enrollment Services Staff
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
Provide clerical support and front line customer service.
Responsibilities
Filing, scanning, answering phones, front line customer service, assist with events and tours, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, operate standard office equipment, lift boxes, and communicate effectively face-to-face.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Interior Design Student Assistant
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
Support Interior Design program staff and students.
Responsibilities
Various office duties, helping with lesson planning activities, helping with computer support for students, helping with special projects as approved by supervisor, helping with other miscellaneous activities and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Current Second-Year Interior Design student, no missing work, specialist in Revit and Enscape or Adobe software, available a minimum of 3 days a week on campus.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Peer Educator
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
· Peer educators make healthier decisions than the general student population.
· Peer educators are effective in helping others make healthier choices by providing information, campus resources, and referring students to professional help.
· Peer educators, because of their own healthy choices and willingness to talk about and role model them with others, help create positive social norms and the foundation of critical mass supporting healthy campus environments.
· Peer education is student leadership, activism, and service at its best.
Responsibilities
· Serve as a role model to their peers.
· Attend all meetings and training session.
· Present to approved student groups on at least four occasions address health and wellness issues each academic year.
· Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation process of other activities related to health and wellness (e.g. events, awareness campaigns, wellness initiatives, outreach).
· Utilize effective listening skills in working with students and effectively respond to peers, encouraging them to take action steps for change.
· Apply motivational interviewing techniques in working with students.
· Demonstrate effective bystander intervention skills.
· Effectively refer students to campus resources related to health and wellness needs.
· Contribute to strategic planning and team development of the peer educator group.
· Perform all other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.
Qualifications
· Be in good academic standing as defined by College policy.
· Strong presentation, speaking and service skills.
· Ability to effectively represent the Cavalier Student Wellness program to student groups, campus departments, Faculty and Staff.
· Attend peer education trainings, workshops and meetings.
· Hold one (1) office hour each week.
· Commit to serving the Peer Education role for at least one academic year.
· 12 hours per week.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Program Staff/Reading Tutor - Hamilton Boys & Girls Club
Location
1111 7th Street South, La Crosse WI 54601
Purpose
To help mentor school aged children in grades K through 5th.
Responsibilities
To supervise school aged members, plan activities, assist on field trips and help support behavioral expectations.
Qualifications
Seeking individuals who have a background in working with school-aged children. A background check will be done prior to employment.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for Summer)
Supervisor
Residence Hall Desk Assistant - Resident Hall
Location
La Crosse Campus
Purpose
To provide information, support, and services for residents in the Residence Hall community. Desk Assistants are often the first face residents and guests see, making interpersonal and organization skills keys to success.
Responsibilities
•Being a role model to other community members by following all Residence Life policies
•Being punctual and professional and valuing customer service
•Assisting residents with questions or concerns, and referring to appropriate resources or Residence Life staff when needed
•Keeping desk area clean and well organized
•Maintaining all desk logs and forms (paper and electronic),
•Effectively distributing mail and packages to all residents, and forward mail accordingly for non-residents
•Meeting regularly the Community Director for training, scheduling, and performance evaluation
•Other duties as assigned by the Community Director
Qualifications
Be in good academic and judicial standing, model successful interpersonal, and organizational skills. Prefer a residence hall community member.
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April (with potential for summer)
Supervisor
Grant Mathu or Maya Baldewicz
608-789-6151 or 608-789-6166
mathug@westerntc.edu, baldewiczm@westerntc.edu
608-789-6151 or 608-789-6166
mathug@westerntc.edu, baldewiczm@westerntc.edu
Shop Assistant - Automotive
Location
La Crosse - Larson Street
Purpose
To provide assistance and support for the automotive staff.
Responsibilities
General shop clean-up, lifting and moving training aids, maintenance of vehicle training fleet and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be in Automotive Program
Western Technical College is in full compliance with state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1992, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and Section 38.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is the policy of the Board of the Western Technical College District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, family or medical leave, or membership of the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, in employment, education programs, admissions and activities. Services, financial aid and other benefits of this College and those originating from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Western is committed to the elimination of sex-role stereotyping. Coordination of Title IX and Section 504 have been assigned to the Employment Benefits and EEO Manager at Western Technical College, 400 Seventh Street North, Post Office Box C-0908, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0908; telephone 608.785.9274.
Length of Employment
September to April
Supervisor
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