Executive Assistant for Student Affairs - Student Affairs

UW-Whitewater; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Executive Assistant for Student Affairs to support the Vice Chancellor and AVP. The role manages sensitive matters, coordinates divisional tasks, and handles travel, agendas, and confidential correspondence.

The position supports HR processes, maintains records, and facilitates communication across colleges, departments, and Chancellor’s staff. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience with bookkeeping and data management.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Crisis management skills and handling confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Monitor budgets, review expenditures, and approve actions.
• Develop communications between internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize and maintain confidential records and files.
• Schedule meetings, conferences, and travel logistics for leadership.
• Coordinate division events and assist with HR-related processes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Bookkeeping

Data management

Microsoft Excel

Crisis management

Research for literature

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Event planning

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

## Executive Assistant for Student Affairs - Student AffairsApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Whitewater, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 11 Days Agojob requisition id: JR10013225## ***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.***## **Position Title:**Executive Assistant for Student Affairs - Student Affairs## **Job Category:**Academic Staff## **Employment Type:**Regular## **Job Profile:**Executive Assistant I## **Job Duties:****Attention:**The Division of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Executive Assistant for Student Affairs (Executive Assistant I, AD010).**Position Summary:**This position is responsible for performing sensitive, confidential duties for the Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Responsibilities include: facilitating Divisional personnel matters; managing the Office of Student Affairs; scheduling meetings and appointments, planning and preparing travel arrangements, preparing agendas and minutes for various meetings, and working with and handling confidential documents and correspondence. This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and also provides support to the Executive Director of Campus Life.**Responsibilities:****Perform sensitive, confidential duties for the Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.*** Assist in crisis management issues; provide executive assistance and support related to the administrative responsibilities in the office (includes using discretion with highly confidential and sensitive issues).* Schedule meetings and appointments; Supervise arrangements (including travel, transportation and lodging) for numerous conferences and meetings for the Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice Chancellor; follow through with agendas, materials, memoranda, travel itineraries and/or calls if necessary. Coordinate logistics for special events.* Attend Leadership Group and Divisional meetings; prepare agenda and minutes. Provide additional support and tracking for follow-up conversations and tasks.* Classify, review and prioritize incoming correspondence/recommendations for immediate attention; as required retrieve documentation and/or background information. Take urgent mail to the Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice Chancellor; keep mail requiring immediate attention and compose responses.* Independently compose and process accurate and professional correspondence (confidential or non-confidential) for internal and external responses. (i.e. communicating decisions, instructions and requests to staff members)* Independently respond to telephone, written and in-person inquiries by providing authoritative information; ensure compliance with policies and interpret policies; exercise considerable judgment and responsibility in decision-making.* Answer questions regarding the Division and interpret Division policies and procedures for the public, faculty, students or other University employees via telephone, e-mail, written correspondence, or face-to-face contact.* Serve as liaison between the Division of Student Affairs and Colleges, Departments, and Chancellor’s staff.**Act as the Division of Student Affairs personnel and event facilitator.*** Coordinate closely with Human Resources on any/all HR related processes for the division that require Vice Chancellor approval. Monitor the updating of unclassified position descriptions and maintain copies for divisional record.* Develop and maintain Division personnel files. Manage all personnel transactions; maintain confidential records; keeps detailed records for reference and historical purposes.* Advise the Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice Chancellor as to personnel or other problems requiring attention.* Develop and monitor the evaluation process for the Division's unclassified/university staff.* Serve as Talent Acquisition Coordinator for Division and University search and screens as needed/requested.* Provide guidance on HR processes and task for the Division, as needed.* Coordinate Division-wide reporting processes.* Coordinate and facilitate Division-wide annual events, such as the Fall Kickoff and January Professional Development Day.**Manage the Office of Student Affairs*** Manage an inventory of Office supplies, maintain and monitory office equipment, call in repairs when needed.* Manage the purchasing of all office related supplies, larger equipment (ex: copier), and coordinate travel/compensation for guest speakers. Monitor and reconcile the budget for the Office of Student Affairs* Develop and maintain a secure and accurate filing system for the Office of Student Affairs. Create and maintain meeting binders, files, and correspondence for the Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice Chancellor.* Oversee the printing and publication of documents; maintain and update Division website.* Perform special projects as assigned by Vice Chancellor and Asst. Vice Chancellor. Review and verify numerous forms for completeness, accuracy, and conformity to internal regulations and give advice to Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice Chancellor.* Other duties as assigned**CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT****:**University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. **UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.**## **Key Job Responsibilities:*** Monitors budgets and reviews and approves expenditures* Compiles, screens, and evaluates correspondence and reports and recommends actions* Develops and facilitates communications of varying complexity between various internal and external stakeholders* Manages the organization, auditing, security, and confidentiality of records and files* Schedules logistics for meetings, conferences, and travel and organizes schedules for a college or division leadership position**Department:**Student Affairs**Compensation:**Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within the range of $42,800 - $47,000.UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Associate's Degree**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people/stakeholders.* Experience with bookkeeping and data management; demonstrated experience with Microsoft EXCEL.* Demonstrated experience reconciling financials and budgets in Workday.* Demonstrated crisis management skills; maintain sensitive and confidential information.* Demonstrated ability to independently find answers to constituent and staff questions or concerns.* Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to refine processes and procedures.* Ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently.* Demonstrated experience with event planning and related logistical management skills.* Ability to conduct literature research related to Divisional issues.* Must have availability to work some evenings and weekends.* A strong commitment to excellence in public service and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative and culturally diverse environment.* Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills**How to Apply:****Only complete application packages will be considered.** This includes online submission of the following documents:* Cover Letter* Resume* Name and contact information for three **professional** references**Contact Information:**If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail] questions regarding this position, please contact:**Bridget Vaughn**[e-mail]**To Ensure Consideration:**Applications received by **August 4th, 2026,** are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.