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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Administrative Assistant II

Job Summary:

3500 University Avenue houses the Division of Extension, as well as select PBS programs. The building has a variety of on-site event spaces, which host numerous meetings and events every year. This position will play an important coordinating function for these events and will be the first point of contact for staff, community members, and visitors from other units on campus or from around the state.

Key roles will include scheduling and management of on-site event spaces and shared meeting rooms (including technology support for both), front desk staffing and customer support functions, and facility administrative processes.

Key Job Responsibilities:

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

• 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

Supports the use of meeting and event spaces by Extension, other building occupants, community members, and UW Madison departments through event scheduling space configuration, and technology setup

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

Assists in the management and upkeep of 3500 University Avenue

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

Department:

Compensation:

The minimum starting Hourly Rate for the position is $25.00 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility to multitask, work with frequent disruptions, and adjust to changing schedules is required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience in customer service roles
• Comfortable learning new audio-visual technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with audio-visual technology
• Experience planning or coordinating events, seminars, or meetings

Education:

How to Apply:

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Please note when applying, there will be only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews. Failure to upload all required materials may result in your application not being considered.

For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting, please click https://extension.wisc.edu/careers/.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. 

​Application Deadline is September 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (CDT).

Contact Information:

Michele Blakeman (Human Resources)

michele.blakeman@wisc.edu

(608) 262-7110

Rachael Reis (Hiring Manager)

rachael.reis@wisc.edu

(608) 720-2048

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