Office Associate, Senior Advising Career & Exploratory Studies

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• Generous Retirement Contributions:The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary and you contribute 3.68% totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:Enjoy access to medical dental and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions that include4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off:Benefit from ample vacation sick leave paid holidays and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver:Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs:Stay healthy with wellness initiatives counseling services and mental health resources.

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JOB TITLE:

Office Associate Senior

JOB PURPOSE:

Perform complex administrative/management support tasks with discretionary authority; independently make decisions that substantially impact operations within and outside designated unit/program; administratively supervise comprehensive office operations and support staff for department/unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform advanced clerical office and receptionist duties by greeting all customers in a professional and friendly manner whether on the phone online and in person.
• Provide routine information and referrals to students departments and colleges as needed.
• Use a computer daily to access multiple computer programs including Banner/WyoWeb Handshake Navigate MS Access/Excel/Word and WyoCloud.
• Perform financial processing duties in WyoCloud organize data and oversee functions of reconciling p-card logs create IDTs for office purchases track and pay outside invoices deposit money into proper accounts from fees assessed for employer events.
• Oversee office supplies and equipment. Perform associated analysis and interpretations related to record keeping and reporting of both.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of individual and constituencies. Utilize a multi-line phone system and refer callers as needed.
• Refer and assist employers either on the phone or in-person; assist them with routine requests. Provide routine training to students and employers on the Handshake software computer application and procedures.
• Hire supervise and train student employee(s) in an office setting. Determine work schedule and job duties/assignments. Update office policy and reference manual on an ongoing basis.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Revise office forms and front office procedures; assist with developing functional procedures as they pertain to the academic advising and career counseling/services components.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Attention to detail
• Consistency
• Individual Leadership
• Initiative
• Quality Orientation
• Work Prioritization & Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:Associates Degree

Experience: 1 year progressively responsible work-related experience

Required licensure certification registration or other requirements: Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: 1 or more years of progressively responsible University of Wyoming work-related experience

Knowledge of:

• Basic routine and advanced computer programs and software in use in the department or area.
• Basic routine and advanced office management principles and practices.
• Finance accounting budgeting and cost control procedures.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of individuals and constituencies.
• Develop and maintain basic routine and advanced recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
• Work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 01/23/2026 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or emailjobapps@.

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