Department Overview:	The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a nationally recognized leader in engineering education and research. The department is committed to advancing innovative solutions in energy, manufacturing, robotics, biomechanics, and sustainability through cutting-edge research and hands-on learning opportunities. Students and staff work collaboratively in an environment that fosters creativity, discovery, and real-world impact. The Solar Energy Lab is part of the department’s efforts to develop and improve renewable energy technologies. Through research, education, and outreach, the lab contributes to advancing solar energy systems and supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
Anticipated Start Date:	As soon as possible
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):	December 2026 (possibility of extensions)
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Partially Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:	Minimum: 5 Maximum: 15
Schedule:	Flexible work schedule
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	Minimum: 15.00
Number of Positions:	1
Qualifications:	-Current UW student in good standing -Previous experience in an office, retail, or service-oriented role is preferred -Demonstrates track record of reliably completing multi-step tasks -No specific major required, though an interest in energy or engineering is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	-Ability to write professional and clear emails -Comfort with website management tools (WordPress or html) is a plus -Shows an aptitude for document formatting (posters, bios, etc) and aesthetics -Ability to handle financial documents and spreadsheets.
Position Summary/Job Duties:	-Perform updates to lab website and coordinate with professional web team. -Organize and schedule lab meetings/speakers -Manage printing and updating physical signage around the lab/office. -Assist in organizing digital files, shared equipment, etc. -General administrative support
Physical Demands:	-Standard desk work -Ability to hang posters and physical signage -Ability to transport light-weight items between buildings on the engineering campus
Institutional Statements:	Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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