Social Work Department Program Associate
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 26
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Social Work Department Program AssociateJob Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Administrative Assistant IIJob Duties:
This full-time University Staff ongoing position(Program Associate)provides administrative assistance to the Department of Social Work i.e. both theChair of the Departmentand the Directorsof the Social Work Field Program.TheProgram Associatemust exercise independence in performingjobduties andhave the ability tofollow through onall assigned Program Associate reportsdirectlyto the Department Chair andcan work flexiblehours Mondaythrough Department of Social Work pridesitselfon being a positive and supportive place to work.
Along with the duties listed in the Standard Job Description-Job Library UW System Human Resources ()- other major duties includethe following:
Enterdata andmaintainfiles
Manage confidential records
Prepare monthly reportsincluding meeting minutes
Organize Department events including guest lectures
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures
- 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
- Sends receives copies and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision
Department: The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare iscomprisedof 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 Educationandoffers aBSWin Social Work aMasters in Social Work and a PhD in Social Welfare. TheDepartment forgesstrong collaborations across socialservice child welfareand health care community organizationsin southeast Wisconsin and beyond.
Compensation: Starting pay is expected to be between $24-26per hour negotiable based on relevant experience.
Required Qualifications:
3 years of experience in an office setting.
Associates degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
Proficient in the use of office technology including MS Office asevidencedby application materials.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelorsdegree or equivalent work experience preferred.
Excellent organization prioritization multi-taskingand program planning skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability toestablishand 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 candidates 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
Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background 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.
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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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Microsoft Word
- Office Experience
- Conflict Management
- Constant Contact
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Salesforce
- Administrative Experience
- Public Speaking
- Google Suite
- Writing Skills
