Administrative Assistant II

The Department of Psychology is looking for a team-oriented, customer-focused staff member to help support our faculty, staff, postdocs, graduate students, undergraduate students, and visitors. The position serves as the primary operations contact for the department, providing critical assistance to both departmental and building operations. Responsibilities include managing mail and packages, copiers, supplies, exam materials, keys, and other duties.

This position is also the frontline for helping coordinate building work orders and repairs, tracking projects, preparing spaces, and scheduling with trades as needed. Building or maintenance experience is not needed. Additional duties include serving as backup for a number of functions in the department.

Hours generally scheduled Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

The work schedule has a small window of flexibility for start and end times.

If you are interested in helping support the exciting teaching and research happening in our highly successful department, we encourage you to apply.

• Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums

• Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations

• Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures

• 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

College of Letters & Science | Department of Psychology

The typical starting salary for this position is $21.00/hour depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

• At least two years of relevant full-time or part-time professional experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other commonly used digital tools.
• Ability to track deadlines and follow multi-step administrative procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move items such as boxes of copy paper, lightweight furniture, etc.
  

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a team member.
• Strong interest in providing outstanding customer service.
• Capacity to work independently and exercise good judgement in making decisions and deciding what needs to be brought to the attention of leadership.
  

H.S. Diploma Required

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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

-Resume

-Letter of Qualifications/Cover Letter

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications/cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in interviews 3-5 business days following the application deadline.

Once finalists are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advanced notice.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Elizabeth Rose, erose3@wisc.edu

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