Administrative Assistant

Full job description Posting Details Position Information
Recruitment Number 1491


Number of Vacancies 1


Working Title Administrative Assistant II


Classification Title Administrative Assistant II


Proposed Salary to be Offered $33,280


Appointment Percentage (Budget) 100


Position Summary This position provides administrative assistance as required to support the Office of Residence Life. The position requires independent decision-making under the general supervision from the Associate Director for Residential Facilities and will take direction from the Custodial Supervisor. This position has daily administrative responsibilities related to work orders, audits, maintenance and repair cycle scheduling, inventory data, hiring scheduling, travel and purchasing reconciliation and other clerical support. The normal work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.


Position Type Staff/Administrative


Pay Basis Hourly


FLSA Non-Exempt


Contingent Upon Funding No


Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? No


Required Qualifications Minimum of high school diploma. Knowledge of policies, procedures, and protocols of the administrative office. Knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills and practices. Strong customer service skills. Ability to work independently and in a team or group setting. Ability to meet and work effectively with people across multiple levels of the organization. Ability to use discretion and good judgement regarding confidential information. Ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple projects. Strong attention to detail with high organizational skills in a fast paced office environment Preferred Qualifications Three years of office/administrative work experience. Knowledge and commitment to diversity and social justice. Understanding of campus environment. Strong computer skills and ability to learn University computer hardware and software systems (TMA, Star Rez, etc.). Physical Demands Be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 50 lbs.


Working conditions and environment Requires a great deal of computer work and sitting. Repetitive movement of hands and fingers typing and/or writing Possible evening / weekend hours during residence hall move-in, residence hall closing, opening and closings, or other major events. Miscellaneous Information Information about your benefits Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:


excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage. paid holidays and sick days. sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL. after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career. benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation. Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a top-rated, comprehensive University of Wisconsin campus, located in the beautiful Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin. Known for scholarship, academic rigor, physical activity and a close-knit community, UWL remains dedicated to its century-old mission to train the whole person — "the mind and body."
UWL has earned a strong reputation nationally for factors such as graduation rates, return on investment and great outcomes for low-income students. It is the No. 2 public college in Wisconsin on Forbes' 2023 America's Top Colleges list. And it is Wisconsin's top-ranked public university with fewer than 25,000 students, according to U.S. News & World Report's list of the Best National Universities.


UWL offers 130-plus degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels in the arts, social sciences and humanities; science and health; business; and education. UWL has three colleges: the College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science & Health, as well as the School of Education and the School of Visual & Performing Arts. UWL has about 447 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, including 82% with doctoral or terminal degrees.


UWL has strong student success programs that have contributed to a strong retention rate. This fall, students returned to UWL at one of the highest rates on record with 86.5% of the 2022-23 first-year class retained — the highest mark in a decade and the fifth-highest mark in the past 50 years.


UW-La Crosse's strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at


The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty, which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small- town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored 19th century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found at Explore La Crosse and Choose La Crosse.


Learn more about UW-La Crosse here:
AA/EO Statement
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.


DEI Statement
UW-La Crosse's diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as "… our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).
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Redbook Position Yes


Division/College Student Affairs Division


Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit Department of Residence Life


Posting Detail Information Posting Detail Information
Posting Date 04/05/2024


Continuous Recruitment Yes


Continuous Recruitment First Review Date 04/26/2024


Close Date Special Instructions Application deadlines TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION : Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed 'First Review Date'. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. 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. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.



Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In 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.


Position Contact Name Lisa Walker


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