Administrative Assistant III

The Department of Medical Physics is seeking an Administrative Assistant III to primarily support the Department Chair and provide occasional support to the Department Administrator. This position will support a welcoming environment, manage administrative support activities including coordinating travel for the Chair, responding to student and faculty requests, scheduling and calendar management, creating and handling confidential information on a routine basis including faculty promotion packets. The Chair's assistant is part of a thriving department administration team.

• 15% Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations
• 10% Serves as a primary point of contact for individuals and groups, provides organizational information via phone, in person, and through other communication mediums
• 15% Prepares and audits complex records, edits documents, and reviews work done by others
• 30% Develops, sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures
• 15% Develops, implements, and maintains methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures
• 10% Manages faculty development and promotion activities
• 5% Maintains inventory control of equipment purchases

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Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Required:
- Minimum one year administrative or related experience
Preferred:
- Experience providing administrative support at an executive level
- Experience managing calendars and scheduling complex meetings
- Experience with travel arrangements and travel reimbursements
- Experience using virtual conferencing tools (WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
- Proficiency with software programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe products
- Experience working in higher education environment
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, prioritize duties and demonstrate effective time management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse populations
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
We encourage you to apply even if you don't have all of the qualifications listed above.

Standard hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with some flexibility.

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $24.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous 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 the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Gabriella Fisk
[email protected]
608-890-0034
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Administrative Assistant III(AD003)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MED PHYSICS/MED PHYSIC

University Staff-Ongoing

300954-CP