Academic Department Associate - La Crosse, United States - University of Wisconsin La Crosse

Description

Recruitment Number 1485 Number of Vacancies 1 Working Title Academic Department Associate Classification Title ACADEMIC DEPT ASSOC Proposed Salary to be Offered $17.

67/hour Appointment Percentage (Budget) 80% Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Chair of Finance, this position provides administrative support to the department.

The Academic Department Associate (ADA) exercises discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance to the operations of the Department and is delegated responsibility for the administrative matters internal or external to the Department.

Independently and with minimal supervision, the ADA is responsible for administrative support in the following areas:
policies and procedures, budgets and expenses, class scheduling and enrollment, and ongoing day-to-day operations of the Department. The ADA may be responsible for coordinating, training and supervising student workers within the Department. Support to all students, faculty, and staff members within the Department is expected.

This position is an 80% appointment up to July 1, 2024.

A person in this position will be working 32 hours per week, either 4 days a week at 8 hours per day or 5 days working a little over 6 hours per day.

Starting July 1, the position permanently will become a 100% appointment - 40 hours per week.

Position Type Staff/Administrative Pay Basis Hourly FLSA Non-Exempt Contingent Upon Funding No Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? No Required Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma.
• Administrative support experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of software including Microsoft Office Suite, email, and electronic calendars.
• Demonstrated bookkeeping experience, especially pertaining to budget, travel, and procurement records.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively in face-to- face, oral, written, and electronic forms.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills with an attention to detail despite frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, and set priorities to meet the demands of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to use discretion and good judgment regarding confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years administrative support experience.
• Experience in higher education, particularly in the UW system.
• Associate degree or professional certification.
• Office management experience.
• Proficiency with software and web-based applications, Office 365 and UW System utilized software.
• Knowledge of budget and appropriation structure, inventory/record keeping.
• Knowledge of and experience with procedures regarding purchasing, purchasing contracts, and purchasing cards.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others (student supervision).
• Willingness to maintain and enhance professional competencies by participating in professional development workshops, seminars, and training sessions, related to current position responsibilities.
• Ability to meet and work effectively with people across multiple levels of the organization.

Physical Demands

Reasonable Accommodations

UWL 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.

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Working conditions and environment


Flexible Work Schedule:

• Up to July 1, 2024, this position will be an 80% appointment.

  A person in this position will be working 32 hours per week, either 4 days a week at 8 hours per day or 5 days working a little over 6 hours per day.

  Starting July 1, 2024, the position will permanently shift to a 100% appointment (40 hours per week).

Miscellaneous Information


INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.


Highlights include:
* paid vacation for 12-month positions.
* excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
* paid holidays and sick days. after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
* benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success.

Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge.

Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.

For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger's 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S.

News & World Report list of "America's Best Colleges" for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest.

With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education.

There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees.

UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.

UW-La Crosse's strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education.

More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at

The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000.

The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between.

Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation.

Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits.

Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation.

More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here:
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Learn more about UW-La Crosse here:

AA/EO Statement

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.

We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.

UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

DEI Statement

UW-La Crosse's diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as "...

our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all.

UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience.

UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for by (ACO).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see or contact the University Police Department at

Redbook Position Yes Division/College College of Business Administration Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit

The College of Business Administration is one of four colleges at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The CBA consists of six academic departments and one non-academic department which is the Small Business Development Center.

Six of the college's seven academic programs are housed in an academic department (Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management, and Marketing) except for the International Business program which is managed by the CBA International Business Advisory Committee (IBAC).

There are eight majors and seven minors in the undergraduate curriculum. The college also participates in the University of Wisconsin online consortium Master of Business Administration (MBA).

The CBA has an outstanding reputation for the high quality of its faculty, programs, staff, and most importantly its students.

The CBA is fully accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) - the premier national and international accreditation authority.

The college maintains active collaborations within the region and community and with numerous educational institutions in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere.

The College of Business Administration maintains an active Assurance of Learning Program to ensure both the undergraduate and graduate programs are assessed and evaluated on a regular basis to foster successful student learning.

The planning and assessment efforts are guided by a task force of knowledgeable and enthusiastic faculty and instructional academic staff.

Assurance of Learning supports the AACSB accreditation principles of accountability and continuous improvement.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 04/01/2024 Continuous Recruitment Yes Continuous Recruitment First Review Date 04/12/2024 Close Date Special Instructions

Application deadlines

This is a continuous recruitment. Applicants will be reviewed as they are received and continue until the position is filled.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law.

UWL 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 & Reference Check Policy

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education.

It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Position Contact Name Adam Stivers, Department Chair Position Contact Email