THRIVE Administrative Assistant

The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID) is searching for an organized client-focused team member to support the Research Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiatives at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. RISE is designed to help address significant complex challenges of particular importance to Wisconsin and the world. It has three areas of focus: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Environment and sustainability (EARTH) and THRIVE which aims to harness and grow the universitys reputation as a global powerhouse in interdisciplinary health research that promotes tangibly healthier lives for Wisconsinites and people and communities around the world. The RISE-THRIVE collaboration Headquarters is based at WID and the successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team supporting this campus-wide effort to grow our portfolio on interdisciplinary health research spanning health research in laboratory clinical and population sciences.

This position will primarily support the THRIVE HQ with some additional support for cross-cutting projects across the three RISE initiatives. The administrative assistant will organize and manage meetings and events; communicate with campus and external partners; and provide administrative support for RISE internal research funding competitions and other addition this position will provide administrative support for collaboration of RISE with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.

Applicants must be able to work in-person at the WID office located in the Discovery building on the UWMadison campus. This position offers remote work flexibility.

• 10% - Sends receives copies and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision

• 25% - Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings conferences travel and work unit operations

• 10% - Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures

• 10% - 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

• 25% - Collects analyzes and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums

• 5% - Provides on-site setup registration troubleshooting take down and cleanup for events

• 10% - Updates websites

• 5% - Provides administrative support for internal research funding competitions

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Wisconsin Institute for Discovery

The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery is a research institute on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison that was built to develop a new approach to science driven by unlikely collaborations among outstanding research minds. Strengths in AI and Health Engineering for Life and Systems Optimization enable WID to advance basic research and rise to grand challenges.

This position is being posted at two levels. The chosen title and hourly rate will be determined based on the applicants experience qualifications and skillset. Base rates are negotiable.

Administrative Assistant II

• Early career finalists that qualify for the Administrative Assistant II title can expect an annual base rate minimum starting at $24/hour.

• An applicant that meets the required qualifications and some of the preferred qualifications will be considered for an Administrative Assistant II title.

Administrative Assistant III

• More advanced and experienced finalists will qualify for the Administrative Assistant III title with an expected annual base rate minimum starting at $28/hour.

• An applicant that meets the required qualifications and most of the preferred qualifications will be considered for an Administrative Assistant III title. An applicants additional unique experience qualifications or skillset may also support consideration for the Administrative Assistant III title.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; and retirement benefits.

To succeed in this role candidates must have previous experience and demonstrate the ability to execute in the following areas:

• Administering or managing projects tasks and deadlines using digital tools

• Solving problems both independently and collaboratively

• Communicating professionally with clients

The following experiences and skills are highly valued and will enhance a candidates ability to succeed in this role:

• Administratively supporting a group or a team in a professional setting

• Managing event and meeting logistics such as registration catering venue reservations agendas presentations and other details ideally with some of this experience at UW-Madison

• Coordinating calendars and scheduling meetings for multiple individuals

• Updating websites ideally using the WiscWeb platform / Wordpress

• Handling financial transactions for an organization or office

• Comfortable utilizing the following platforms: Workday Microsoft Word and Excel Adobe Acrobat Google Drive Box Zoom Microsoft Teams or similar virtual meeting platforms; experience with SurveyMonkey Apply and Adobe design software / Canva is a plus

• Prior experience within the University of Wisconsin System or a similar higher education institution is preferred

Bachelors degree required

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Cover letter
Resume

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

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.

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