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. Position also provides horticulture care for grounds and facilities.

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

• 18% Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations
• 18% 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
• 18% Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums
• 18% Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision
• 18% Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures
• 5% Assist with collection and processing of research samples and data
• 5% Care for station grounds and facilities including flower beds and lawn spaces

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

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

1 year experience in office management

Preferred
Drivers License - Valid

Normal hours are 8:00am - 1:30pm, Monday through Friday

Part Time: 60%

It is anticipated that this position will require work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $17.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Actual pay will depend on experience and 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. Benefit information at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

-A probationary period will be required
-A criminal background check will be required

To begin the application process please click on the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your interest in the position and relevant qualifications and contact information for three professional references.

Justin Cave
justin.cave@wisc.edu
608-263-3715
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Administrative Assistant II(AD002)

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/AG RES STA/LANCASTER

University Staff-Ongoing

276306-CP