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State Student Jobs in Milwaukee, WI (NOW HIRING)

Student Worker

Mequon, WI · On-site

$14/hr

Student Worker Location: CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN - 61200002 Workdays/shifts: VARIED WORKDAYS ... state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please ...

Student Worker

Mequon, WI · On-site

$14/hr

Student Worker Location: CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN - 61200002 Workdays/shifts : VARIED ... state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please ...

Student Worker Location: MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING - 35236001 Workdays/shifts : Varying ... state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please ...

Student Worker

Mequon, WI · On-site

$14/hr

Student Worker Location: CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN - 61200001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts ... state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please ...

Student Worker Location: MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING - 35236001 Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts ... state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please ...

Student Worker Location: MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING - 35236001 Workdays/shifts : Varying ... state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please ...

Student Worker

Mequon, WI · On-site

$14/hr

Student Worker Location: CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN - 61200001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts ... state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please ...

Student Worker Location: CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN - 61200001 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts ... state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please ...

Student Worker

Mequon, WI · On-site

$14/hr

Student Worker Location: CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN - 61200001 Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts ... state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please ...

Student Worker

Mequon, WI · On-site

$14/hr

Student Worker Location: CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN - 61200002 Workdays/shifts : VARIED ... state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please ...

Student Worker Location: MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING - 35236001 Workdays/shifts : Varying ... state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please ...

Student Worker Location: CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN - 61200002 Workdays/shifts : VARIED ... state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please ...

Job title in city, state proudly serving x school district(s); Any other unique selling points ... Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus School Bus Driver ...

Student Analyst

Oak Creek, WI · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Overview We are seeking ambitious Student Analysts for our Learning Centers who are eager to ... state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including ...

Student Analyst

Brookfield, WI · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

We are seeking ambitious Student Analysts for our Learning Centers who are eager to advance in ... state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including ...

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How much do state student jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for state student in Milwaukee, WI is $16.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a state student?

State students are individuals who are enrolled in educational institutions that are funded or operated by a state government. These students typically benefit from lower tuition rates if they are residents of the state and may have access to state-specific scholarships, grants, and financial aid programs. The term can apply to students in public K-12 schools, community colleges, or public universities. State students must often meet certain residency requirements to qualify for in-state tuition and related benefits.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a state student?

To thrive as a State Student, you need strong academic skills, effective time management, and the ability to learn and apply new information, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), productivity software, and research tools is often required. Self-motivation, adaptability, and strong communication skills help students excel in both independent and group learning environments. These skills and qualities are essential for academic success, personal development, and preparation for future careers.

What are some common challenges state students face in balancing coursework with extracurricular commitments?

State Students often juggle a demanding academic schedule alongside extracurricular activities such as clubs, athletics, or part-time jobs. Managing time effectively can be challenging, especially during exam periods or when multiple deadlines coincide. Many students find it helpful to use planners or digital calendars to organize their commitments and prioritize tasks. Additionally, seeking support from academic advisors or utilizing campus resources can ease the pressure and help maintain a healthy work-life balance.

What is the difference between State Student vs Intern?

AspectState StudentIntern
Required CredentialsEnrolled in a state-approved educational programTypically students or recent graduates, may require specific field of study
Work EnvironmentEducational settings, government offices, or related environmentsVaries from office to fieldwork, often temporary or part-time
Employer & Industry UsageState government agencies, educational institutionsPrivate companies, government agencies, non-profits
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles for students seeking work experienceComparing entry-level opportunities or internships

In summary, a State Student is typically enrolled in an educational program and may work in government or educational settings, while an Intern is usually a student or recent graduate gaining practical experience across various industries. Both roles serve as entry points for career development but differ mainly in their work environment and employer focus.

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Infographic showing various State Student job openings in Milwaukee, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,956 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

$29.08 - $36.34/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Milwaukee Area Technical College rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Salary: $29.08 - $36.34 Hourly
Location : 700 W State Street, Milwaukee, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-05728
Division: Enrollment and Retention
Department: Recruiting
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 10:00 PM Central
Application Requirements: Must complete a thorough online application.
Description
Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Recruitment and the Call Center, the Student Recruiter, serves as the primary point of contact for prospective students and influencers by providing information, guidance, and support throughout the admissions and enrollment process. The role includes outreach to high schools, community-based organizations, businesses, and the broader service area to attract new students and promote MATC programs and initiatives.
This position requires independent judgment, strong customer service, and the ability to interpret admissions requirements, academic program information, and college processes. The Student Recruiter maintains responsibility for applicant follow-up, event participation, and the use of CRM technology to support lead generation and tracking. The role requires the ability to work collaboratively with internal partners, represent the college professionally, and support districtwide recruitment efforts with minimal supervision
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's 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 shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
  • Recruitment and Outreach: Represents MATC at high schools, community-based organizations, businesses, college fairs, orientations, and districtwide events to engage prospective students and their families. Develops and attends outreach events (virtual or in-person) to generate prospective student leads and admissions applications.Provides campus tours and participates in enrollment events, orientation support, and similar recruitment activities. Works collaboratively with Marketing & Communications to develop recruitment-focused promotional materials.
  • Prospective Student Engagement and Admissions Guidance: Serves as a primary contact for prospective student inquiries originating from the website, community events, high schools, and marketing-generated leads. Conducts initial interviews with prospective students to assess interests, explain program requirements, and guide them through the admissions steps. Assists applicants in understanding and completing admissions requirements, gathering necessary documentation, and connecting to next-step resources. Explains career pathways, program sheets, and onboarding processes, and may provide language interpretation when appropriate.
  • Student Support and Connection to Services: Provides guidance on identifying funding sources, including scholarships and financial aid basics. Promotes college access programs may assist in academic placement. Identifies when applicants need specialized services (e.g., Counseling, Student Accommodations, Veterans Services, Re-entry support) and makes appropriate referrals. Supports students with course selection questions, program changes, and navigation of filled or restricted programs.
  • Technology, Systems and Data Management: Utilizes CRM platforms to track leads, monitor application progress, and record outreach activities. Maintains accurate recruitment records, generates informational data, and prepares reports as needed.
  • Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
  • Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
  • 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 or higher in Education, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Business, Marketing, or related field
  • Two (2) years occupational experience in the area of recruitment (student or employment) or direct sales and marketing
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Basic understanding of and knowledge of college resources for students.
  • Proven skills and knowledge of recruitment and the admissions/ enrollment management field preferred.
  • Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accountable for high-end and accurate output.
  • Demonstrates strong diplomacy skills and the ability to make sound judgments.
  • Proficient with Google Suite and other reporting software.
  • Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
  • Ability to work with numbers and forms, including accurate data entry skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and create reports as necessary.
  • Able to deal with interruptions and work in a fast-paced office environment.
  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
  • Consistently provide a high level of service to students and members of the community.
  • Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate communications.
  • Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands.
  • Strong self-motivation and ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Competencies: Customer focus, Action oriented, Values differences, Self-development, Compassion, Cultivates innovation, Optimizes work processes, Ensures accountability, Collaborates, Interpersonal savvy, Communicates effectively, Instills trust.
Supplemental Information
Hours This is a full-time, in-person position (minimum 38.75 hours per week) based primarily at the Downtown Milwaukee campus. Hours vary between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend hours required as needed. Travel to other campuses is required. Schedule is subject to change based on departmental needs.
Compensation Salary pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal salary equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.
Application Materials & Requirements: Applicants (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for consideration.
1. Complete the Employment Application in its Entirety
  • You must provide thorough and detailed information for all sections of the application form. An incomplete application will not be considered or reviewed
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.
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.ed
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 employee's 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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