Administrative Assistant – College of Fine Arts & Communication

Administrative Assistant – College Of Fine Arts & CommunicationThe Administrative Assistant provides front-line administrative and operational support to the School of Design & Communication and the Department of Music within the College of Fine Arts & Communication. This role serves as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors while coordinating scheduling, events, communications, and equipment checkout. The position supports two dynamic academic units and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.**Full position description is available upon request.

**Key Job Responsibilities:Serves as first point of contact for individuals and groups providing basic organizational information via phone, in person, and through other communication mediums, routing more complex inquiries to the appropriate entitiesTracks, stocks, orders, and inventories office supplies to ensure adequate materials are available for workplace operationSends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and proceduresSchedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operationsCompensation:The Administrative Assistant is a.875 FTE, typically 40 hours per week during the school year, 20 hours per week during the summer.Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting hourly wage of $18.28/hour commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the University Staff Benefit Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.Required Qualifications:Ability to work independently and as a member of a teamAbility to prioritize and manage multiple competing tasksStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience in office managementHigh school diploma or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:Experience operating and maintain camera and other recording equipmentExperience in event managementExperience with inventory and catalog managementQuick to learn new information management systemsPost secondary degreeExperience interpreting and applying institutional or system policiesHow To Apply:TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 07/24/2026 are ensured full consideration.

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.Files must be complete to be considered.

Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience- ResumeAfter you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.Contact Information:Name: Andrew SlembarskiEmail: :