The University of Wisconsin Parkside currently has a University Services Associate 2 (Working Title: Administrative Assistant) vacancy in the Center for Community Partnerships (CCP).

This is a classified, full-time, non-represented position open to current and former state employees eligible to transfer/voluntarily demote/reinstate to this vacancy.

Job Duties: Under general supervision of the Executive Director and Assistant Director for the Center for Community Partnerships, this position is responsible for performing a broad spectrum of administrative support duties, including coordinating calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings, screening an d creating correspondence, preparing reports, developing systems to create efficiencies, and front desk reception; Division operations and logistics, including training student workers and scheduling, and on-boarding; Participation in division wide projects and event participation, including supporting the registration system, and monitoring project and timelines using Microsoft PROJECT. A complete position description can be found here.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Successful candidates must have the ability to type, have excellent written and oral communication skills, remain confidential about all aspects of work, effectively prioritize multiple requests, work independently, have excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office), and effectively multi-task with frequent interruptions. Must be able to work professionally in a diverse work environment, and be proficient in or able to learn Microsoft PROJECT and other software, such as registration software.

Salary: Pay schedule and Range 02-10. Pay will be based on the rules that apply to compensation upon transfer, reinstatement or voluntary demotion transactions. Pay will not be less than the minimum of the pay range, $14.250/hour. A six month permissive probation period may be required.

Special Notes: Information regarding campus safety and creating a bias free environment is available on our website at http://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/universitypolice/crimestats.cfm. Printed copies of the information are available from UW-Parkside Police and Public Safety, 262-595-2455, Tallent Hall, Room 188. Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an application. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin System Administration to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or employees.

Who is Eligible: Current or former State employees with transfer/voluntary demotion/reinstatement eligibility at or above the following counterpart pay ranges are eligible to apply for this position:

If you are unsure of your pay range, please contact Deborah Pierre-Louis in Human Resources at 262-595-2263 or pierrelo@uwp.edu.

How to Apply: Interested, eligible internal candidates may apply by sending the following materials no later than 9/21/14:

Letter of interest/cover letter
Current resume
UW-Parkside application

Attention materials to Deborah Pierre-Louis by e-mail to pierrelo@uwp.edu, or fax to (262) 595-2693 or mail to UW-Parkside Human Resources, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53141. Please do not e-mail the completed UW-Parkside application because it contains your Social Security Number. Please fax or mail this document. The documents must be received no later than: Sunday, September 21, 2014 to receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.