Administrative Assistant III

Providesgeneraladministrative support while exercising discretionto the administrator of a department or division of the institution or to the administrator ofmultipleinstitution programs services and activities. This position supportsthe Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) of Faculty & Academic Affairs.

Examples of responsibilities and expectations within providing administrative support to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs and Associate Vice Chancellor of Curricular Affairs and Student Achievementare as follow:

1. Provides general Administrative Support to the AVC of Faculty and Academic Affairs as well as the AVC of Curricular Affairs and Student Achievement with responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Schedule appointments and meetingsassistwith travel arrangements

• Create files for letters memos and reports as requested using Microsoft Word and Excel

• Greetandassistvisitors when they arriveinthe office

2. Scheduleslogisticsand secures resources for meetings conferencestraveland operations. Coordinate event planning specifically for New Faculty Orientation Titan Leadership Academy Academic Open House events professional development workshops and other conferences and events.

3. Develops sends receives copies and distributes communications to theappropriate entitiesaccording to established policies and proceduresmaintainingconfidentiality.

4. Keep track of all administrative deadlines to make sure submissions are completed on time and sent to theappropriate offices.

5. Prepares and audits complex records edits documents and reviews work done by others both internal and external documents such as UW System reports

6. Assist coordinating Higher Learning Commission (HLC) visit preparations and submission of andtrackspayment requisitions.

7. Provide logistical support for events for CETL and attend Advisory Board meetings.

8. Supportsmeeting arrangements and may take minutes.

Examples of responsibilities and expectations within providing administrative support for the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellorare as follow:

1. Serves as first point of contact for individuals and groups entering the Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor provides basic organizational information via phone in person and through other communicationmediums and routes more complex inquiries to theappropriate entities

2. Coordinates student employment process for academic colleges. Facilitates proposal and approval process and tracks funding

3. Schedulelogisticsand secures resources for meetings conferences travel and work unit operations

4. Provide back up for all support staff ensuring friendly and cohesive team approach

5. Collects analyzes and prepares various communication materials from established sourcesutilizingtechnology mediums

6. Sends receives copies and distributes communications to theappropriate entitiesaccording to established policies and procedures under general supervision

7. Maintains electronic and physical records following established policies and procedures.

8. Maintain confidentiality act with discretion and provide outstanding customer service to visitors

9. Assistwith special projects as requestedby UBO and Executive Assistant II

10. Distribute mail to staff memberswithin the Office of the ProvostandVice Chancellor

11. Assist with Maintenance of the website for the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor

• Serves as a primary point of contact for individuals and groups provides organizational information via phone in person and through other communication mediums

• Prepares and audits complex records edits documents and reviews work done by others

• Develops sends receives copies and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures

• Develops implements and maintains 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

Department:

Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

Compensation:

Starting at $20.00/hour commensurate with experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Proficiencyin the use of computers including but not limited to the following software applications:Electronic calendar and email systems such as Outlook MS Word MS Excel Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to interpret and apply University and System policies and procedures
• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and work with sensitive information
• Proofreading skills including recognizing discrepancies problems and errors
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
• Experience with event planning

• Previous work experience in a college or university setting
• Experience with University systems policiesand processes
• High levelof problem solving and decision making
• High levelof critical thinking skills
• Ability tomaintainmultiple tasks and effectively organize work to meet many tight deadlines
• Ability to learn new or changed processes or applications quickly
• Ability to analyze problems objectively to make effectiverecommendationsand toassistwith the implementation of solutions to these problems.

• Required Degree Required: High school diploma
• Preferred Degree: Associates or Bachelors degree

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager or supervisor during the interview process.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on 06/28/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply contact Human Resources at or

Work Authorization

Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWO 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 or . 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
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWO will 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.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check work authorization and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWO Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or call UWO Police Department at for a paper copy.

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.