Work at UW-Whitewater This Summer
Students
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.
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 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
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
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 handshake 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
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University Housing Summer Student Office Assistant - Summer 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW University Housing
Employer: UWW University Housing Expires: 03/28/2025 University Housing is seeking to fill one Student Office Assistant position for the summer. The position will start Monday, May 19, 2025 and will end on the Friday before Labor Day. The position is 20-30 hours per week, and the rate of pay is $12.00 per hour. Student work schedule will only be during normal office hours Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm....
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Student Customer Service Representative - Summer 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Continuing Education Camps & Conferences
Employer: UWW Continuing Education Camps & Conferences Expires: 04/07/2025 Join our vibrant Continuing Education Services (CES) team as a Student Customer Service Representative! You’ll be the friendly face and voice of our events, providing exceptional support to students, faculty, and guests. Customer Service Representatives can grow within the department after 1-2 semesters in the entry level r...
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Landscaping and Grounds Team Member - Summer 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Facilities Planning and Management
Employer: UWW Facilities Planning and Management Expires: 04/11/2025 We are looking for student employees to work on the UW-Whitewater Landscaping & Grounds Team for the of summer 2025.Full time positions will be expected to work 40 hours a week from 6AM - 2PM Rain or shine.Start date is May 19th until August 29th and rate of pay is $14.00 an hour.Those hired will need to sign an employment agreem...
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Weekend Building Manager - Summer 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW College of Arts and Communication
Employer: UWW College of Arts and Communication Expires: 04/11/2025 WEEKEND BUILDING MANAGERCenter of the ArtsUW-WhitewaterThe UW-W College of Arts and Communication seeks students to serve as Weekend Building Managers for the Center of the Arts for Summer 2025 with the opportunity to continue in Fall 2025. The Managers will be responsible for opening and closing the building on Saturdays and Sund...
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University Bookstore/Textbook Rental Student Worker - SUMMER 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW University Bookstore & Textbook Rental
Employer: UWW University Bookstore & Textbook Rental Expires: 04/13/2025 PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN WORK SUMMER 2025Position Summary:This position is responsible for customer service, inventory, merchandising, and clerical support to the University Bookstore and Textbook Rental. Individuals in this position must possess strong communication skills along with an ability to work in a team environm...
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IT Services Help Desk Technician - Spring/Summer 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Information Technology Services (ITS)
Employer: UWW Information Technology Services (ITS) Expires: 04/25/2025 IT Services is hiring for a Help Desk Technician PositionJob Description:You will be the primary point of interaction between IT and campus. You are expected to handle all incoming contacts, discern whether they are requests or issues needing resolution, and properly create a ticket. If the contact results in an escalation tic...
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Admissions Student Assistant - Summer 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Admissions Office
Employer: UWW Admissions Office Expires: 04/30/2025 Student Assistants in the Admissions Office serve as a first contact for all incoming inquiries about the campus. Your primary duty is customer service by providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere to prospective students, family members, guests and all other Admissions Office visitors.Responsibilities:Answering phones and emailsEntering stude...
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Overnight Team Leader - Summer 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW PreCollege Programs
Employer: UWW PreCollege Programs Expires: 05/18/2025 Position: Overnight Team Leader (OTL)Salary, Post Training: $360 per weekSalary, Training: $75 per day 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 that all participants are in their ...
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Wellness Coordinator - Summer 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW PreCollege Programs
Employer: UWW PreCollege Programs Expires: 05/18/2025 Position: Wellness CoordinatorSalary: $575 per week, room and board offered during active camp daysSalary, Training: $75 per dayMajor 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...
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Transportation Assistant - Summer 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW PreCollege Programs
Employer: UWW PreCollege Programs Expires: 05/18/2025 Position: Transportation AssistantSalary: $425 per week, room and board offered during active camp daysSalary, Training: $75 per dayMajor Responsibilities:The Transportation Assistant (TA) is responsible for the security of the rental vehicles, keeping track of keys for carts and university/Enterprise vehicles and keeping accurate record of the...
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Team Leader Coordinator (camp specific) - Summer 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW PreCollege Programs
Employer: UWW PreCollege Programs Expires: 05/18/2025 Position: Team Leader Coordinator (TLC)Salary: $550 per week, room and board included during active camp daysSalary, Training: $75 per day Major Responsibilities:UW-Whitewater is looking for outstanding role models to work at camp with middle/high school students in an indoor/outdoor setting, as well as assist in coordinating responsibilities o...
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Team Leader - Summer 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW PreCollege Programs
Employer: UWW PreCollege Programs Expires: 05/18/2025 Position: Team Leader (TL) Salary, Post Training: $500 per week, room and board included during active camp daysSalary, Training: $75 per day 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 Leaders ...
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CoBE Tech Student Technician - Spring 2025/Summer 2025/Fall 2025 - 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: 05/30/2025 CoBE Tech is recruiting 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 studio recording, video and audio editing, phone & in-person support, appointment schedul...
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Summer Facilities Crew Staff - Summer 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW University Housing
Employer: UWW University Housing Expires: 08/29/2025 University Housing Facilities is looking for Facilities Crew staff members for the summer. MUST BE 16+Dates: May 16th - August 29th 2025.Pay Rate: $13.00 per hourWeekly Hours: Up to 40 hours each weekTypical Shift- 7:00 AM to 3:00 PMAdditional Benefits:*Able to move directly to and from academic assignment to summer assignment if you live on cam...
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Early Childhood Education Teaching Assistant - Summer and/or Fall 2025 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Children's Center
Employer: UWW Children's Center Expires: 09/26/2025 Interested in working with children and shaping the future generation of learners?Want to learn how to manage a classroom, work with others, grow professional and personally?The Children's Center is the place for you! Hiring now for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025!Early Childhood Education Teaching Assistants provide support and assistance to the Lead ...
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Front of House Team Member - Summer / Fall 2025 - Work Study or Reg Pay at UWW The Young
Employer: UWW The Young Expires: 03/05/2026 Young 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 & Fall 2025Responsibilities...
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Fitness Supervisor - Summer 2025/Fall 2025/Spring 2026 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Warhawk Fitness & Aquatics
Employer: UWW Warhawk Fitness & Aquatics Expires: 03/18/2026 Title: Fall/Spring/Summer Fitness Supervisor - Warhawk Fitness & AquaticsDepartment: Office of Recreational Sports and FacilitiesLocation: Williams Center Weight RoomReports to: Jen Kaina, Assistant Director of Fitness & Aquatics (kainaj@uww.edu)Compensation:Academic Semester: $10 plusWinter Break $10 plusSummer $10 plusPosition Summary:...
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Lifeguard - Summer 2025/Fall 2025/Spring 2026 - Work Study or Regular Pay at UWW Warhawk Fitness & Aquatics
Employer: UWW Warhawk Fitness & Aquatics Expires: 03/18/2026 Title: Lifeguard - Warhawk Fitness & AquaticsDepartment: Office of Recreational Sports and FacilitiesLocation: Williams Center PoolReports to: Jen Kaina, Assistant Director of Fitness & AquaticsCompensation: $12/hour (academic year) $12 - $15 (summer)Position Summary: This position will work closely with the Assistant Director of Fitness...