Executive Assistant - School of Graduate Studies

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) seeks an experienced executive administrative professional to support the Dean and Senior Associate Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. The role requires managing complex calendars, drafting correspondence, and coordinating department operations.

Responsibilities include travel and meeting logistics, financial transactions in Workday, insurance administration for 350+ graduate students, and serving as the primary point of contact with students, campus

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field required.
• 5–7 years of administrative support experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in academic or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive administrative support to the Dean and Sr. Associate Dean.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel, and events.
• Process financial and procurement transactions in Workday.
• Administer student health insurance enrollment for 350+ graduate students.
• Represent the department with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Customer Service

Judgment & Discretion

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Clerical

MS Office / Outlook

Education

Associate degree in business

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Summary Provide executive level administrative support for the Dean and Sr. Associate Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. Perform routine and advanced administrative duties requiring considerable skill and in-depth knowledge of organizational processes and systems. Duties include diligent management of dynamic calendars, initiating correspondence, providing requested data to leadership, analyzing data, preparing reports, managing special projects, and ensuring effective use of the Deans' time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and office support to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Coordinate office activities, meetings, workshops, retreats, and other departmental events, including logistics, scheduling, travel, room reservations, and audiovisual needs.
• Manage executive administrative support for Dean and Sr. Associate Dean, including calendar management, correspondence, meeting agendas, follow-up on directives, and complex scheduling.
• Process financial and procurement transactions, including purchase orders, check requests, P-card reconciliations, travel expenses, student awards, and other Workday financial transactions.
• Administer and track student health insurance enrollment and compliance for 350+ graduate students, maintaining accurate records and serving as the primary point of contact for insurance-related inquiries and issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary internal and external point of contact, fostering collaborative relationships with students, campus partners and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and maintain correspondence, reports, records, and other official documents.
• Monitor departmental office supplies and coordinate purchasing and inventory as needed.
• Exercise independent judgment in planning, coordinating, and improving administrative processes and office procedures.
• Represent the department on committees, task forces, and special projects as assigned.
• Monitor general graduate school email account Graduate Studies Council Administrative Support (i.e., plan, attend, take minutes, etc.)
• Back-up and cross-train on application processing and emails
• Manage student travel awards (from application to approval)
• Lead the planning and execution of Graduate School events, including venue coordination, registration, communications, and on-site event management to ensure a positive participant experience
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Customer Service – Knowledge of principles for creating positive customer experiences via phone, in person, and email
• Sound Judgment and Discretion in decision making and handling of confidential information with senior management.
• Attention to Detail Communication – Effectively and clearly exchange information in written or verbal form
• Time Management – Skilled managing time in order to ensure work is completed in a timely manner
• Clerical – Apply principles of administrative procedures and systems including word processing, managing files and records, and completing forms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (especially Outlook/calendaring features)

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis
• Minimum Required Education: Associate degree in business or related field
• Minimum Required Experience: 5-7 years of administrative support experience
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Preferred Experience: 5-7 years of executive administrative support experience and experience in academic or healthcare setting

Physical Requirements

Work requires remaining in a stationary or standing position most of the time. This job may require moving or traversing to access equipment or materials and communicate from time to time. This job may require repositioning self to move equipment or materials of moderate weight occasionally.

Work Environment

This job is not at risk for exposure to contaminants, airborne or blood borne pathogens. This job may experience higher than normal noise levels, but not at an extreme level. This job is not exposed to radiation or the possibility of animal bites or allergens. This job works in an indoor, environmentally controlled environment. Work is not performed outdoors or in extreme weather. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

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Why MCW?

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.

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Together, the question isn’t what they can do, but what’t they. The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings together the most inquisitive, passionate minds in science, medicine, education and community engagement to tackle today’s toughest challenges in health and society. Medical College of Wisconsin The tireless pursuit of knowledge and the power of academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. With around 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,500 full-time employees, MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders working in collaboration to pioneer pathways to a healthier world and drive a continuous cycle of life-changing discovery.