Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
Job Summary
The SCE is looking for an individual to hire an Administrative Assistant II. This position will work full-time (40 hours per week) onsite at the UWM SCE downtown office. In conjunction with the program manager this position is responsible for the success of the supported programs in terms of educational quality and financial outcomes. The position requires contact with prospective students, instructors, vendors, and internal service providers and supports a department and/or manager of a program area under general supervision. The position functions with a good deal of independence in terms of daily activities and decision making and requires excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Job Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of professional tasks related to the coordination of public, online and customized programming, including liaison work with other agencies, instructors, and the public, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, and quality assurance work.
Performs a variety of administrative and complex office management tasks related to the implementation of public, online and customized programming, including liaison work with other agencies and the public, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, and quality assurance work
Schedules logistics and secures resources for classroom instruction, (online and in person/on-site), conferences, and work unit operations
Provides technical support for on-site and streaming instructional programs, including hosting zoom programs
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
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, including monitoring of shared departmental inboxes
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Ability to effectively build partnerships and work in a team environment
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to remain adaptable and flexible to different situations and changes
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to learn new systems, software, and processes quickly
Ability to problem-solve and implement solutions that foster the mission of SCE
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of relevant professional experience providing administrative, customer service, and/or data entry services
Two years of experience specifically providing customer service or equivalent working with a variety of personalities
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook and other web-based software and technologies
Evidence of excellent communication skills, including telephone and email etiquette
Preferred Qualifications
Vocational, college or university attendance and/or degree
Digital data entry (or equivalent) experience entering data into software and/or relational databases
Experience supervising or leading workers and/or activities of groups in a higher education environment
Application Instructions All applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents.
Applicants must submit: 1) a cover letter, 2) a resume, and 3) the names and contact information for three professional references.
Your cover letter and resume must address your qualifications, experience, and knowledge as it specifically relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position as well as why you are interested in applying for this position.
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.