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Position Title:

Social Work Department Program Associate

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Administrative Assistant II

Job Duties:

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations

• Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures

• Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision

• Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums

Department: The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare is comprised of the Department of Social Work and the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology. The Department of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and offers a BSW in Social Work, a Master’s in Social Work, and a PhD in Social Welfare. The Department forges strong collaborations across social service, child welfare, and health care community organizations in southeast Wisconsin and beyond. 

Compensation: Starting pay is expected to be between $24-26 per hour, negotiable based on relevant experience.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in an office setting.  

• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. 

• Proficient in the use of office technology, including MS Office, as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience preferred. 

• Excellent organization, prioritization, multi-tasking and program planning skills with strong attention to detail. 

• Ability to establish and maintain positive professional working relationships. 

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.

How to Apply:

Applicants will be expected to provide: 

• A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s professional level work experience as relates to all required and preferred qualifications. 

• A Resume 

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. 

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. 

Application Deadline:  01/11/26

Contact Information:

Emily Jensen

414-251-9195

eejensen@uwm.edu

Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
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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.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.