About the role

  • Administrative Specialist managing operations for the Office of the Secretary of the Faculty at UW-Madison. Responsible for office administration, faculty support, and project assistance with a focus on detail.

Responsibilities

  • Administers and coordinates the daily operations of the Office of the Secretary of the Faculty
  • Ensures efficient operations and functioning as a part of a team to provide assistance to faculty and stakeholders of the university
  • Oversees the guest experience and receiving and responding to guests and inquiries
  • Purchasing materials and supplies
  • Implementing office equipment and system changes
  • Monitoring office management and designing innovative work systems
  • Managing award and supply budgets and expenditures
  • Tracking and entering data
  • Drafting and sending correspondence
  • Maintaining the IT infrastructure
  • Managing both online and physical records and archives
  • Planning and organizing faculty meetings and events
  • Supporting critical processes

Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional experience in an administration-focused role, such as general administration, operations, or finances/accounting.
  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to manage and prioritize concurrent projects.
  • Demonstrated high level of attention to detail and accuracy in tasks and projects.
  • Proven ability to adapt to new situations and develop solutions for success.
  • Proven ability to provide timely, accurate customer service and administrative support to a variety of stakeholders with minimal oversight.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce professional emails, reports, or summaries tailored to different audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as function effectively in a team and with a diverse group of people.
  • Proficiency with position-related software (e.g., Microsoft Office, virtual meeting platforms, Google suite), and ability to quickly learn new platforms.

Benefits

  • generous paid time off
  • competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
  • tax-advantaged savings accounts
  • participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

Job title

Administrative Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$60,000 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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