Positive Youth Development Administrative Assistant
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Application
Details
Posted: 13-Dec-24
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Internal Number: 308282-US
Job Summary:
About Extension: UW-Madison's Division of Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local, statewide and national issues, improving lives through research-based education, fostering partnerships and action, and facilitating positive impacts.
About the Positive Youth Development Institute: The Positive Youth Development (PYD) Institute empowers Wisconsin youth, and the communities who support them, to thrive. With educators placed throughout Wisconsin in counties and tribal nations, the PYD Institute lives the Wisconsin Idea and brings research-based youth programs, including the Wisconsin 4-H membership program, to build youth and adult capacity and partnerships that help both grow. The Institute's state leadership and administrative services are located on the UW-Madison campus, with state team members serving in remote locations throughout the state.
Job Summary: This position is part of the PYD Institute's state administrative support team and provides administrative support to professional staff in support of the Institute's goals, under general supervision. This role requires a customer service-oriented individual with excellent communication and organizational skills as well as attention to accuracy and detail to join our collaborative administrative support team.
This position will provide additional capacity and support for a variety of administrative functions of the Institute including Principal Investigator (PI) support, revenue and expense tracking and communications, and support of revenue generation activities. This position is well suited for a candidate that enjoys fiscal reporting, managing details and logistical support for others, and working with a wide range of diverse projects and people.
The Division of Extension has a deep and profound commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements to eliminate disparities and expanding access for all. As Extension, we acknowledge the need for strategic and coordinated actions that help us form a more equitable, anti-racist, non-biased, and inclusive organization. (https://blogs.extension.wisc.edu/oaic/call-to-action/) As such, all Extension employees are expected to foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.
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
10% Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations
20% 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
20% 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
20% Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures
10% Tracks, stocks, orders, and inventories office supplies to ensure adequate materials are available for workplace operation
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:
Required H.S. Diploma Or equivalent
Qualifications:
Required: -A minimum of one year of administrative/office support experience -Strong attention to detail -Excellent communication skills
Preferred: -Customer service experience -Experience managing multiple, concurrent projects, while still meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail -Experience planning meetings and/or events, e.g. scheduling rooms, reserving A/V equipment, ordering catering -Experience posting and processing financial transactions within a budget structure
Work Schedule:
It is expected that work will be completely onsite in Madison, WI.
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 $20.00 HOURLY Depending on Qualifications Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).
Additional Information:
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.
How to Apply:
We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
-Resume -Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)
Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.
For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting, please click https://extension.wisc.edu/careers/.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
Work with purpose, make an impact, and grow your career. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to equity, inclusion and employee well-being as we proudly work to improve the lives of people in Wisconsin and beyond.
Join a world-class educational and research institution, located in one of America's best places to live and work. The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. As a public land-grant university and prolific research institution, our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a long-standing commitment to conducting outreach that contributes to a better future for our state, our nation, and the world.
In a survey of working Americans conducted by Forbes, UW?Madison ranked among the top 100 America’s Best Large Employers in 2022. Our location in Madison, Wisconsin, is consistently rated one of the best places to live in the United States. A variety of independent rankings place Madison among the best U.S. cities for livability, work-life balance, fitness, opportunities for women, best places to raise children, and other measures. We were also named one of the Best Universities for Commuters in 2021....
More than 24,000 faculty and staff work at our schools, colleges, and administrative units. Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation at UW–Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinions enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.