Administrative Assistant

Job Summary:

The UW-Madison Physician Assistant Program is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to support prospective and current students, faculty, staff, and guests by providing the administrative and logistical support necessary for successful day-to-day operations. This position will serve as first point of contact in the main program office providing information and triaging inquiries to appropriate entities in-person, via phone, and by email. This position will also provide support to the Clinical Education Team. This role requires excellent administrative, organizational, communication, and customer service skills. Collaborative individuals who can think on their feet are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Provides administrative support for a department, group of professionals, or to the manager of a work group consisting of professional staff and subordinate supervisors in support of unit goals, under general supervision

• 15% Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations
• 25% Serves as a first point of contact for individuals and groups, provides basic organizational information via phone, in person and through other communication mediums, and routes more complex inquiries to the appropriate entities
• 10% Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums
• 20% Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision
• 15% Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures
• 15% Maintains schedule of classes and student enrollment in the Student Information System (SIS).

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 and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Required:
* At least one year of professional administrative support experience
* Proficient use of Microsoft Office
* Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred:
* Experience working in higher education
* Experience working with Peoplesoft
* Experience maintaining schedule of classes and student enrollment in a Student Information System

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm or as determined with the supervisor.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $23.07 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

SMPH University Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/656no0fcpy2tjg86s4v0chtxx25s3vsm)

Additional Information:

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Contact:

Beth Miller
bmiller53@wisc.edu
608-265-8696
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Administrative Assistant II(AD002)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ACAD AFFAIRS/PHY ASST PRG

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

309574-CP

 

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