Administrative Assistant

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Administrative Assistant II

Job Summary:

The Mary T. Kellner Teacher Education Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to join its administrative team in a 50% FTE appointment. This position works closely with the Administrative Manager, Field Experience Coordinator, and Outreach Program Manager to support the Center's day-to-day administrative operations. Responsibilities include managing email communications, providing data entry and records support, coordinating event logistics and onsite staffing, and assisting with office supply and inventory management. 

The Mary T. Kellner Teacher Education Center's role within the School of Education is to elevate teacher education by nurturing innovative partnerships and providing teacher preparation programs and student support through development of collaborative learning spaces, data driven inquiry, and policy navigation. 

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong communication, organizational, and technology skills who enjoys working in a collaborative, mission-driven educational environment. Experience in higher education, K-12 education, Workday, or similar administrative systems is preferred. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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

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

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

• 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

Department:

School of Education / Mary T. Kellner Teacher Education Center  

Compensation:

Minimum: $21.00/ hour 

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.  

Required Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data entry, formatting, sorting, and filtering.  
• Ability to manage email and calendars using Microsoft Outlook.  
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development to maintain and enhance job-related knowledge and skills.  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday or similar HR/administrative systems  
• Experience in Higher Education and/or K-12 Education  
  

Education:

Associate's degree Preferred  

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials.  

  

​Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.   

  

Upload a copy of: 

• Current Resume/CV 

• Cover Letter addressing how your training and experience align with the required and preferred qualifications listed above 

  

Note: References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected. Incomplete application packages that do not include all the requested documentation will not be considered 

 

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. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. 

Contact Information:

Katie Porwoll, Administrative Manager  

[email protected] 

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.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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 by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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