Administrative Assistant

The UW-Madison Physician Assistant Program is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to support prospective and current students, faculty, staff, and guests by providing the administrative and logistical support necessary for successful day-to-day operations. This position will serve as first point of contact at the UW Stevens Point - Wausau campus providing information and triaging inquiries to appropriate entities in-person, via phone, and by email. This role requires excellent administrative, organizational, communication, and customer service skills. Collaborative individuals who can think on their feet are encouraged to apply.

• Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, or as determined with your supervisor
• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus location

• Identifies program, needs, contributes to the development of unit workflows, schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, events, and interviews

• Coordinates program components and evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement

• May supervise the day to day activities of one or more academic programs and resolves issues exercising discretion to meet unit goals.

• Utilizes independent judgement regarding development, implementation, promotion, and evaluation for one or more academic programs, initiatives, or events

School of Medicine and Public Health, Office of Academic Affairs, Physician Assistant Program - Administrative

The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) in the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), supports SMPH by overseeing all aspects of various health professions education programs: from admissions programs and curricular oversight to student services and multicultural initiatives across our statewide campus. It also is responsible for successfully meeting all national accreditation requirements as well as timely compliance with all health system, school, campus, and legislative policies and regulations. The OAA fosters a professional atmosphere to prepare health care providers and public health professionals at all stages of career development. The mission of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Physician Assistant (PA) program is to educate health care professionals committed to the delivery of comprehensive, preventative and therapeutic health care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner, with an emphasis on primary health care for all populations and regions. (https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/physician-assistant-pa-program/)

The starting hourly rate for this position is $22.31; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer.

• At least one year of professional administrative support experience
• Proficient use of Microsoft Suite
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience working in higher education
• Experience working with students
• Experience with scheduling, maintaining records, and/or organizing events or meetings
• Experience using Workday

H.S. Diploma preferred minimum

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. Applicants are to submit a 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. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. 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.

Beth Miller, bmiller53@wisc.edu, 608-265-8696

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