Graduate Project Assistant (Limited Term)

Graduate Project Assistant (Limited Term)

Salary

$22.78 - $28.47 Hourly

Location

700 W State Street, Milwaukee, WI

Job Type

Part-Time Limited Term

Job Number

2026-05729

Division

Enrollment and Retention

Department

Financial Aid

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 10:00 PM Central

Application Requirements

Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Typing "See Resume" in lieu of application completion will not be acceptable. Salary determination will be based on years of credited experience that is listed on the job application only so please include complete work history. Resume and cover letter must be submitted for a complete application review.

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Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsins largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Under the direction of the Manager, Scholarship Programs, the Graduate Project Assistant will assist with

qualitative and quantitative research to support the Scholarship Office. This position will work to optimize scholarship awards for improved retention and completion of impacted students. This position will be responsible for outreach to students, processing scholarship applications, communicating with students regarding their needs and statuses, and maintaining updated scholarship recipient databases.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Scholarship Student Relationship Oversight: Communicates with interested, eligible students about scholarship opportunities. Processes scholarship applications in collaboration with other departments. Serves as a point of contact for all scholarship recipients. Plans, prepares, executes and hosts events to foster community between scholarship recipients.
• Data Analysis and Visualization: Utilizes data to analyze the impact of scholarship awards by type, amount, and timing of award. Assists in the creation and maintenance of a metrics dashboard showing historical effectiveness of scholarship applications by scholarship type for use in future scholarship development.
• Focus Group Management: Assists the project's external consultant in recruiting for focus groups. Conducts focus groups to collect further data in support of the project in accordance with policies and procedures. Prepares findings from focus groups for reporting.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field with one (1) year of experience with applied statistics and research including qualitative and quantitative data.

Preferred Education & Experience: Pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Psychology, Public Health or Statistics with two (2) or more years of experience with applied statistics and research including both qualitative and quantitative data.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the public.
• Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software specific to position, including spreadsheets and the Internet.
• Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision and serve in a leadership role to others.
• Ability to establish workflows, manage multiple projects, and meet necessary deadlines.

Supplemental Information

Start Date

This position supports the Enrollment and Retention Department and is available to start as soon as possible.

Hours

This is a part-time position working up to 19 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Specific work hours are flexible. This position is located in-person at the Downtown Milwaukee campus. This is a grant-funded, limited-term (LTE) position with an effective end date of June 30, 2028.

Salary

Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is determined by years of experience and internal salary equity.

Application Materials

Along with your completed applications, please upload a resume and cover letter. Education will be formally verified prior to offer.

Interviews

Selected candidates will be invited to interview for this position via email after the posting deadline.

EEO

Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu.

Health Insurance

• MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
• Low Deductible PPO
• High Deductible PPO

Upon selection, the coverage begins the first of the month following start date. You will have 30 days from your start date to enroll. MATC contributes a generous percentage towards medical insurance premium. Both medical plans include prescription drug coverage at no additional cost to employees. Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with the selection of the Low Deductible PPO plan. Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with the selection of the High Deductible PPO plan with employer contributions.

Dental Insurance

• MATC offers a group dental plan through Delta Dental.
• Upon selection, the dental insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and has an orthodontic benefit for dependents up to age 19.

Vision Insurance

• MATC offers a group vision plan through Superior Vision..Upon selection, the vision insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Plan covers eye exam, frames, lenses and contact lenses.

Group Life Insurance

• MATC offers group term life insurance benefits through Madison National Life Insurance Company effective the first of the month of start date and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is based upon the employee's annual earnings rounded to the higher $1,000.00. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.
• Supplemental Life Insurance is also available at group rates for employees, spouses, and dependents to purchase.

Long-Term Disability

• MATC offers long-term disability insurance through Madison National Life Company after 30 days of employment and is fully paid for by the College. Benefits provided are equal to 66 2/3% of base monthly earnings.

Flexible Spending Accounts

• MATC offers two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA

This type of benefit allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars per calendar year for a variety of medical, dental, and vision expenses (for a Health Care FSA) and for day care expenses for children under 13 or family members that are dependent on you for more than half their support (for a Dependent Care FSA) up to a maximum amount.

Retirement Savings

• Regular full-time employees of MATC who are hired for greater than 12 months become members of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)'s pension system as of day one of employment. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employees behalf. Contribution rates are subject to change annually as set by the State.
• In addition to the WRS pension account, employees may enroll in other optional retirement savings plan such as a 403(b) account or a 457 account on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.

Sick Leave

• MATC offers employees a generous sick leave plan per year.
• Each employee may accumulate up to 165 days of full sick leave with an unlimited accumulation of half pay sick leave.

Vacation

• MATC offers a vacation policy to employees for the purpose of rest and relaxation.
• Vacation is earned at a generous rate each year of employment. (Not available for Instructors)

Paid & Flexible (Floating) Holidays

• MATC offers 12 paid holidays for non-Faculty positions and 7 paid holidays for Faculty positions.
• MATC provides two flexible (floating) holidays per employee per year. (Not available for Instructors).

Tuition Benefits:

• Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement and waiver after completing probationary period.
• Amount allowed per fiscal year is 18 credits at MATC or $1,400 at other accredited institutions.

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Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Have you included and fully completed the education and experience information on your application?

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This position requires all of the following to be attached/submitted at time of application: - a current resume - a cover letter Have you provided these documents?

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• No

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Please list your conferred degree(s) and major(s).

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What frameworks, mental models, or digital tools do you rely on to synthesize complex information and keep it organized?

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(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please list all positions previously and currently held at the college. (External applicants type N/A)

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Employer Milwaukee Area Technical College

Address 700 W. State

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203

Phone 414-297-6529

Website http://www.matc.edu