About the role
Department Overview:
Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people and our work; Creativity in solving problems; Integrity in our interactions with staff and customers; Optimism, focusing on opportunities and positive outcomes; Respect for the differences, strengths, and potential in people; Stewardship of human, financial and natural resources; and Excellence in customer satisfaction and communication.
Anticipated Start Date
1/13/27
Anticipated Hours Per Week
6 to 20 hours per week
Schedule:
Hours
- 6-20 hours per week, including mostly evening/weekend hours each week. Must have availability for programming efforts Friday and Saturday evenings in the Fall, on a rotating basis.
- Scheduling requirements:
- Must work a minimum of 4 weekend programming shifts per month.
- Regular programming shifts are from 8pm-1am on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Availability between 4pm-8pm on Monday evenings for an average of 2 hours for staff meetings.
- If this block of time on Mondays does not work for you, please indicate in your application, so supervisors can work out an alternate plan.
- 1 hour monthly for supervisor meetings
- Flexible scheduling based on academic availability and operational need.
- Potential summer hours may be available but are not guaranteed.
Additional Scheduling Notes
- Spring 2026 Training/Opening Preparation
- January 15 - 16, 2026, for LNC Training
- Move-In Date: August 18, 2026 (If you are a resident of University Housing)
- Fall 2026 Training/Opening Week Preparation
- August 19, 2026, through August 24, 2026, for LNC Training
- Early Move-In Programming starting August 26, 2026
- Spring 2027 Training/Opening Preparation
- January 14 - 15, 2027, for LNC Training
- Note: Start date and training dates may change but will not be any earlier than the dates listed above.
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $15.50 to $15.50
Number Of Positions
2
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Late Night Coordinators are primarily responsible for facilitating large-scale late-night programs for on-campus residents. Late Night Coordinators will support programming efforts by organizing events and executing programs to help students effectively transition to UW-Madison and make the most of their Wisconsin Experience.
- Work with supervisor and peers to create, design, and execute programming for residents living on campus, with a focus on student acclimation to campus, community development, and alcohol free programming.
- Develop programs based on student departmental need for creating an environment focused on academic success and student engagement.
- Understanding of the needs and interests of residents, including the needs of residents in groups that experience adverse academic and/or social outcomes on campus.
- Execute late night programming as directed by supervisor/with supervisor support, including event set-up and clean-up, as well as being present at events.
- Support residents during emergency and crisis response at events, if needed.
- Assist with various special events on campus, such as Wisconsin Welcome.
- Complete administrative tasks required to execute programming including assistance with planning, advertising, and organizing events.
- Maintain and develop frequent, regular, and open communication with Housing staff and campus partners.
- Attend designated meetings including staff and one-on-one (supervisor) meetings.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and additional responsibilities as assigned by each specific unit.
Qualifications:
- During pre-employment and employment, a student staff member must abide by the University Residence Halls Contract, the Student Housing Handbook and the University of Wisconsin System academic and non-academic policies and expectations.
- Previous event planning and programming experience is not required, but strongly preferred.
- All applicants must be currently enrolled at UW-Madison and maintain enrollment through the employment period.
Application Instructions:
- To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application
- Deadline to apply is Monday, November 9, 2026 12:00 PM
University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Contact:
Org: University Housing
Contact: University Housing Human Resources
Web: www.housing.wisc.edu/jobs/student/
Email: hr@housing.wisc.edu