ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee


Position Information
Posting Details

Official Job Title ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II
Working Title: Administrative Assistant II
Position Number NEW
Division Academic Affairs
Department B0577 HONORS COLLEGE
Position Type University Staff
Appointment Type Ongoing/Probationary
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Percent 100%
Posting Type Staff
Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program) The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) provides an affordable, world-class education to 24,000 students from 87 countries. Its 15 schools and colleges include Wisconsin’s only schools of architecture, freshwater sciences and public health. As one of the nation’s top research universities, UWM partners with leading companies in Wisconsin and beyond to advance knowledge, bring new discoveries to market and prepare students for work in a global economy. Seventy-four percent of our 198,000 alumni live and work in Wisconsin, further contributing to the state’s health, vibrancy and economic growth.
A site of undergraduate excellence, the Honors College at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee promotes both a caring community and academic achievement with a particular emphasis on scholarly inquiry; critical thinking; effective reading, writing, and speaking; and individualized achievement.
Students from all majors have the opportunity to enrich their academic experience by integrating Honors courses into their existing degree plans. Honors seminars are offered in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, culminating in an Honors College degree–the highest undergraduate degree available at UWM.
Job Summary The Honors College is looking for a creative, innovative, and organized problem solver who will be responsible for providing extensive administrative and clerical support to the Honors College faculty and staff.
Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, the Administrative Assistant must be able to work independently but also work with appropriate staff members to coordinate the office’s major efforts: student recruitment, orientation, advising, retention, faculty/staff recruitment, and special programs.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 2 or more years experience in an administrative setting
  • Experience using common business software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, browsers, etc.)
  • Excellent written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Work experience in a higher education setting
  • Demonstrated ability to follow policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated capacity to work on multiple tasks and adhere to timelines
  • Attention to detail (including excellent typing, spelling, and grammar with good proofreading skills) and exceptional organizational skills
  • Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills with a record of providing excellent customer service
  • Experience working with UWM technology such as: WISER, Shop UW+, PAWS, Navigate, Word Press, ROAR
Application Instructions Completed application materials must include:

  • A letter of interest addressing educational and professional level work experience and knowledge as they relate to all required and preferred qualifications as listed above
  • A professional resume
  • The names and contact information for three professional references

We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Application Deadline 11/20/2022
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Laura Blaska
Contact Phone 414-229-5909
Contact Email [email protected]
Application Notes For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Title and Total Compensation Project
The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/

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