Wisconsin Partnership Program Student Hourly
Department Overview:
The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) is committed to improving health, health care and health equity in Wisconsin through investments in research, education and community partnerships. Through this commitment, WPP is the catalyst for expansion of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine into the nations first School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). The WPP is a unique grant-making entity within the SMPH that has enabled significant changes in all aspects of the Schools mission.
The Wisconsin Partnership Program was established at the SMPH as a result of the conversion of Blue Cross Blue Shield United of Wisconsin to a stock insurance corporation and the distribution of the proceeds from the sale of company to the two Wisconsin medical schools. Consequently, the Partnership Program has a significant endowment to carry out its work for the benefit of the people of Wisconsin by addressing many of the health challenges facing the state. Through its two governance committees, the Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC) and the Partnership Education and Research Committee (PERC), WPP allocates approximately $17 million annually. Since its inception in 2004, over 655 grants totaling more than $306 million have been awarded to community organizations and to UW System faculty.
Anticipated Start Date:
January 2025
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
December 2025
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
10-15
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, Flexible
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$12.00-$15.00
Number of Positions:
1
Qualifications:
Sophomore standing or above
Enrolled undergraduate student for the spring of 2025 semester
Must be able to begin work in January/February 2025 and be available to work spring, summer, and fall 2025 semesters
Strong computer and software knowledge (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Box, Adobe, Jira, Confluence) and ability to quickly learn new platforms
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent human relations skills with dedication to providing courteous, timely and sensitive customer service
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multitask
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Attention to detail
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Provide general office support to WPP staff.
Make copies of program materials upon request and deliver materials to staff.
Assist in developing and implementing a system for better electronic file management and storage
Organize and inventory approved outreach materials and project promotional items (may work with COMMS student on this project)
Assist in creating grant cycle calendars in appropriate software to help management the 2025 grant activities
Assist in developing and populating a CRM system for important WPP contacts to increase ease of outreach and engagement
Support WPP staff during virtual grantee information sessions and orientations
Gather outreach materials and promotional items for 2025 Community Connections Road Trip
Physical Demands:
None
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/
Apply Now
The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) is committed to improving health, health care and health equity in Wisconsin through investments in research, education and community partnerships. Through this commitment, WPP is the catalyst for expansion of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine into the nations first School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). The WPP is a unique grant-making entity within the SMPH that has enabled significant changes in all aspects of the Schools mission.
The Wisconsin Partnership Program was established at the SMPH as a result of the conversion of Blue Cross Blue Shield United of Wisconsin to a stock insurance corporation and the distribution of the proceeds from the sale of company to the two Wisconsin medical schools. Consequently, the Partnership Program has a significant endowment to carry out its work for the benefit of the people of Wisconsin by addressing many of the health challenges facing the state. Through its two governance committees, the Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC) and the Partnership Education and Research Committee (PERC), WPP allocates approximately $17 million annually. Since its inception in 2004, over 655 grants totaling more than $306 million have been awarded to community organizations and to UW System faculty.
Anticipated Start Date:
January 2025
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
December 2025
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
10-15
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, Flexible
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$12.00-$15.00
Number of Positions:
1
Qualifications:
Sophomore standing or above
Enrolled undergraduate student for the spring of 2025 semester
Must be able to begin work in January/February 2025 and be available to work spring, summer, and fall 2025 semesters
Strong computer and software knowledge (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Box, Adobe, Jira, Confluence) and ability to quickly learn new platforms
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent human relations skills with dedication to providing courteous, timely and sensitive customer service
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multitask
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Attention to detail
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Provide general office support to WPP staff.
Make copies of program materials upon request and deliver materials to staff.
Assist in developing and implementing a system for better electronic file management and storage
Organize and inventory approved outreach materials and project promotional items (may work with COMMS student on this project)
Assist in creating grant cycle calendars in appropriate software to help management the 2025 grant activities
Assist in developing and populating a CRM system for important WPP contacts to increase ease of outreach and engagement
Support WPP staff during virtual grantee information sessions and orientations
Gather outreach materials and promotional items for 2025 Community Connections Road Trip
Physical Demands:
None
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/
Apply Now