Administrative Assistant II

The School of Continuing Education (SCE) is the largest provider of professional development in Southeastern Wisconsin, providing year-round lifelong learning through varied venues, including short courses, workshops, and certificate programs.

UWMSCEdelivers online and blended instruction as well as educational opportunities via traditional classroom interaction in our classrooms in downtown Milwaukee and customized, onsite instruction at business locations and other unique locations throughout the city, region, and country. TheSCEis looking for an individual to hireasan Administrative Assistant II. This position will work full-time (40 hoursper week) onsite at theUWMSCEdowntown office.

After a probationary period of6months, this position will be allowed to work from home one day per  conjunction with the program manager,this position is responsible forthe success of the supported programs in terms of educational quality and financial outcomes. The position requires contact with prospective students, instructors, vendors, and internal service providers and supports a department and/or manager of a program area under general supervision.

The position functions with a good deal of independence in terms of daily activities and decision-making and requires excellent interpersonal communication skills.##
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* Job Responsibilities:

**** Strong interpersonal and customer service skills*
* ** Ability to work independently and as part of a team*
* ** Effective time management and multitasking abilities*
* ** Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills*
* ** Willingness and ability to learn new systems and processes*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* ** Two years of relevant administrative, customer service, or data entry experience*
* ** Evidence ofexcellentcommunicationskills, including telephone and email etiquette*
* ** Preferred Qualifications*
* ** Digitaldata entry (or equivalent) experience entering data into software and/or relational databases
**** Previous experience in higher education or adult learning environments
**** Demonstrated ability to support multiple managers and projects simultaneously**    *(Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)
* Your cover letter and resume must address your qualifications, experience, and knowledge as they specifically relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications and why you are interested in applying for this position. apply online at the following UWM website location:
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting them. Questions about this position should be directed to Suha Omari The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds.

UWMis one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWMoffers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an  including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.

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