Administrative Assistant II

Salary: $18.74 - $23.43 Hourly
Location : 6665 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-05667
Division: Community & Human Services Pathway
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 3:49 PM Central
Application Requirements: All applicants internal and external must complete a thorough online application.


Description
The Administrative Assistant II, provides advanced administrative support to the department and key team members by performing a wide range of complex clerical, organizational, and communication tasks. This role involves managing multiple schedules, overseeing office systems, and coordinating various aspects of daily operations. The Administrative Assistant II is responsible for overseeing office projects, maintaining confidential documents, preparing reports, and ensuring the office runs efficiently.
This position requires a higher degree of independence, multitasking, and problem-solving, contributing to the overall productivity of the team and department. Supervision received is general in nature using established procedures and general objectives and limited to problems or unusual conditions. Works both independently and with staff in a teamwork approach.

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Provides comprehensive administrative support to the department by maintaining the filing system, completing data entry, and assisting with the preparation of documents, reports, and correspondence. Manages and coordinates appointments, meetings, and conference room reservations with attention to detail and timely follow-up. Assists staff and management with both routine and specialized tasks.
• Project Coordination: Assists with tasks related to department projects, ensuring timely completion. May assist in leading smaller departmental projects or initiatives. Contributes ideas for process improvement and efficiency.
• Technology Integration Support: Assists in the implementation of software or department technologies. Provides support for advanced office tools (e.g., project management software, data analytics tools, etc.), including troubleshooting minor technical issues. May assist with some training.
• Maintains Office and Supplies: Ensures the office is kept clean, organized, and functional at all times. Performs office inventory management and proactively orders supplies when necessary. Maintains office equipment, ensuring that all tools and resources are fully operational.
• Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness, and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains informed on emerging technology trends and common user issues in higher education with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

Qualifications


Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience : High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of office experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with emphasis on strong organizational skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret and explain rules, regulations, procedures, and written and oral instructions.
• Ability to respond professionally to inquiries, complaints and information from various stakeholders.
• Experience utilizing record keeping and experience with document maintenance, retention and organization protocols.
• Ability to overcome obstacles by engaging internal and external resources.
• Ability to complete projects in a higher education setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
• Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software specific to position, including spreadsheets and Google Suite.
• Ability to successfully work independently.

Supplemental Information
Hours This is a full-time, in-person position (minimum 38.75 hours per week) based primarily at the Oak Creek campus. Schedule may vary, typical hours are 8a-4p Monday through Friday.


Compensation Salary pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal salary equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.
Application Materials & Requirements:

1 . Complete the Employment Application

• You must provide thorough and detailed information for all sections of the application form. An incomplete application will not be considered or reviewed

Interviews Applicants should complete a one-way virtual interview via the provided link. Selected candidates will be contacted for a in-person Interview.


Spark Hire Interview Link : Please note: The interview link is active and time-sensitive. Spark Hire interviews must be submitted on or before 6/18/2026, 11:59 PM.

EEO : Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email View email address on click.appcast.io
Health Insurance

• MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
  • Low Deductible PPO
  • High Deductible PPO
• Upon selection, the coverage begins the first of the month following start date. You will have 30 days from your start date to enroll.
• MATC contributes a generous percentage towards medical insurance premium.
• Both medical plans include prescription drug coverage at no additional cost to employees.
• Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with the selection of the Low Deductible PPO plan.
• Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with the selection of the High Deductible PPO plan with employer contributions.

Dental Insurance

• MATC offers a group dental plan through Delta Dental.
• Upon selection, the dental insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and has an orthodontic benefit for dependents up to age 19.

Vision Insurance

• MATC offers a group vision plan through Superior Vision..Upon selection, the vision insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
• Plan covers eye exam, frames, lenses and contact lenses.

Group Life Insurance

• MATC offers group term life insurance benefits through Madison National Life Insurance Company effective the first of the month of start date and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is based upon the employee's annual earnings rounded to the higher $1,000.00. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.
• Supplemental Life Insurance is also available at group rates for employees, spouses, and dependents to purchase.

Long-Term Disability

• MATC offers long-term disability insurance through Madison National Life Company after 30 days of employment and is fully paid for by the College. Benefits provided are equal to 66 2/3% of base monthly earnings.

Flexible Spending Accounts

• MATC offers two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
• This type of benefit allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars per calendar year for a variety of medical, dental, and vision expenses (for a Health Care FSA) and for day care expenses for children under 13 or family members that are dependent on you for more than half their support (for a Dependent Care FSA) up to a maximum amount.

Retirement Savings

• Regular full-time employees of MATC who are hired for greater than 12 months become members of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)'s pension system as of day one of employment. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee's behalf. Contribution rates are subject to change annually as set by the State.
• In addition to the WRS pension account, employees may enroll in other optional retirement savings plan such as a 403(b) account or a 457 account on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.

Sick Leave

• MATC offers employees a generous sick leave plan per year.
• Each employee may accumulate up to 165 days of full sick leave with an unlimited accumulation of half pay sick leave.

Vacation

• MATC offers a vacation policy to employees for the purpose of rest and relaxation.
• Vacation is earned at a generous rate each year of employment. (Not available for Instructors)

Paid & Flexible (Floating) Holidays

• MATC offers 12 paid holidays for non-Faculty positions and 7 paid holidays for Faculty positions.
• MATC provides two flexible (floating) holidays per employee per year. (Not available for Instructors).

Tuition Benefits:

• Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement and waiver after completing probationary period.
• Amount allowed per fiscal year is 18 credits at MATC or $1,400 at other accredited institutions.

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Some College, No Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate or PhD
• None of the above

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