REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of high school diploma.
• Administrative support experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of software including Microsoft Office Suite, email, and electronic calendars.
• Demonstrated bookkeeping experience, especially pertaining to budget, travel, and procurement records.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively in face-to- face, oral, written, and electronic forms.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills with an attention to detail despite frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to use discretion and good judgment regarding confidential information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years administrative support experience.
• Experience in higher education, particularly in the UW system.
• Bachelor’s or Associates’ Degree
• Office management experience.
• Interest in public health and community health education
• Proficiency with software and web-based applications, Office 365 and UW System utilized software (including Canvas)
• Proficiency with social media
• Proficiency in basic graphic design and newsletter creation
• Knowledge of budget and appropriation structure, inventory/record keeping.
• Knowledge of and experience with procedures regarding purchasing, purchasing contracts, and purchasing cards.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others (student supervision).
• Willingness to maintain and enhance professional competencies by participating in professional development workshops, seminars, and training sessions, related to current position responsibilities.
• Ability to meet and work effectively with people across multiple levels of the organization.

JOB DUTIES:

Position Summary Statement
Reporting directly to the Chair of the Department of Public Health & Community Health Education, this position provides administrative support to the Department.
The Academic Department Associate (ADA) exercises discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance to the operations of the Department and is delegated responsibility for the administrative matters internal or external to the Department. Independently and with minimal supervision, the ADA is responsible for administrative support in the following areas: policies and procedures, budgets and expenses, class scheduling and enrollment, and ongoing day-to-day operations of the Department. The ADA may be responsible for coordinating, training and supervising student workers within the Department. Support for all students, faculty, and staff members within the Department is expected. The typical schedule for an ADA is 7:45-4:30, Monday through Friday. Candidates should be prepared to sit at a computer for extensive periods of time.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities. What major duties are required for the position? Include fiscal and supervisory responsibilities.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a primary point of contact for the department
• Develops, implements, and maintains methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to department operations according to established policies and procedures
• Coordinates projects and program components including, scheduling and logistics, unit workflow, and identifies areas for process improvements
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves problems regarding technical systems and programs related to department operations
• Monitors the department, unit or program budget and expenses, and may assist in the development of program budget and projections
• May provide operational guidance and training on day-to-day activities of student workers and program staff