- Organize Department events
- 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
- Maintains established methods and organizational systems
directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related
to work operations according to established policies and
procedures
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings,
conferences, travel, and work unit operations
- Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the
appropriate entities according to established policies and
procedures under general supervision
Department:
Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
Compensation:
The target hiring range is $23.00-$26.00/hour. Final salary will be
contingent upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated
throughout the selection process.
Required Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of experience in an office setting.
- Associate's degree or higher in a related field or equivalent
work experience.
- Proficient in the use of office technology, including MS
Office, as evidenced by application materials.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Excellent organization, prioritization, multi-tasking and
program planning skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive professional working
relationships.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to apply online and provide:
- A cover letter that addresses the candidate's professional
level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred
qualifications.
- A detailed resume
Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach
all required documents prior to submitting the online application
to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside
from a cover letter and resume will not be considered.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to
provide three professional/supervisor references through an
external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted
prior to candidates being notified.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to
ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they
meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not
meeting such qualifications.
Apply by the application deadline, October 16, 2026.
Contact Information:
Amal Afifa
aiafifa@uwm.edu
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to
university policy,
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to
make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a
disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying
because of a disability, please contact
uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
This job announcement and other material on this site will be made
available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a
disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law.
UWM 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 and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the
prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your
references will be required to answer questions regarding any past
findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending
allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery
Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and
information about campus security policies, see
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or
call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414)
229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their
start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to
work in the United States and to complete the required employment
eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability,
status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by
applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are
committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of
backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.
To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Department-Program-Associate_JR10015497.
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