PEOPLE Office Manager

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Administrative Assistant II Job Summary: The Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) is a premier college readiness and college success program sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The PEOPLE Program is seeking an individual for the role of PEOPLEOffice Manager. Thisposition providesday-to-dayadministrative support and willbe responsible foropening and closing the Madison office location,supervising student staff, and managing the office supply and technology inventories. This position reports to the PEOPLE Program Director. This position is full-time, 100% FTE. Ongoing/Renewable This position is expected to be onsite in Madison, WI. Key Job Responsibilities: Schedules and assigns tasks for student hourly employees (Front desk staff and supply team) Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums 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 Department: Division for Teaching and Learning,Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) About the Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) The Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) prepares Wisconsin students to succeed in college with an emphasis on enrollment at UW Madison. Our programming is offered in three distinct units: Madison Precollege, Milwaukee Precollege, and The College Success Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The programrecruitsstudents at the precollege levelin Madison (8th grade)and Milwaukee School districts (9th grade).During the academic year, our precollege team advises students in Madison andMilwaukeepublic high schools, creating new pathways to higher education for low-income, and first-generation families. During the summer, our precollege team hosts our high school students in a robust residential program on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, offering students an opportunity to experience college life and build community in their cohorts. Students who are admitted/enrolled at UW–Madison are eligible for a four-year tuition scholarship. Our college team offers one‑on‑one high‑touch advisingservices, unique programming created specifically for our student population, and otherhigh impactpractices to foster student success. PEOPLEprovidesa support infrastructure dedicated to achieving the goals of college attainment and degree completion. PEOPLE currentlyservesover 1,100 students (middle school to college) in the state of Wisconsin. About the Student Engagement and Scholarship Portfolio (SESP) The Student Engagement and Scholarship Portfolio (SESP) houses four student scholarship programs (PEOPLE Program, Posse Program, Mercile J. Lee, and First Wave/OMAI) with an infrastructure dedicated tosupportcollege attainment. Through intentional programming, personalized advising, and scholarship support, the SESP portfolio prioritizes student success, focusing on academic excellence, leadership, community building, and service. SESP prepares students to enact the Wisconsin Idea, growing as ethical and responsible leaders who can thrive in a world that is diverse, global, and interconnected. Compensation: The minimum hourly rate for the position is $18.91 ($39,335 annual). Actual pay is determined at hire and is based on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1-year professional experience in an office setting Demonstrates required job knowledge (office management, human resources, and financial experience) Work experience in office environment servicing different stakeholders Proficient in Microsoft Suite Supervision experience Preferred Qualifications: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work collaboratively, effectively, and productively as a team member Strong written and verbal communication skills Education: High School Diploma Preferred Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. 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