Program Assistant II

University of Wisconsin Colleges; Oshkosh, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans from $45 per month

Vacation 104 hours/year

Personal holidays 36 hours

Sick leave 130 hours/year

Parental leave after 6 months

Wisconsin Retirement System (pension)

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking a Program Assistant II to provide advanced administrative and program support for the School of Nursing and Health Professions (SoNHP). This on-campus role partners with the Dean, School Director, and university offices to maintain compliance, coordinate student clinical placements, and support marketing, recruitment, and graduation activities.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, tech-savvy, and able to manage multiple projects with

Qualifications

• Draft clear, grammatically correct correspondence and professional documents (e.g., emails, reports, letters).
• Experience in an academic/administrative/clerical office role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process student clinical site placements.
• Maintain compliance records and manage confidential data in multiple systems.
• Assist with program marketing, recruitment, retention, and graduation activities.
• Serve as a primary contact for prospective and current students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Collaborate across campus to ensure smooth processes and review program materials for accuracy and compliance.
• Guide student employees when applicable.

Skills

Professional communication

Multi-project management

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Position Title

Program Assistant II

Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Department Assistant

Job Duties

This position provides advanced administrative and program support for the School of Nursing and Health Professions (SoNHP) and reports to the Dean of the College of Nursing, Health Professions, and STEM. Working closely with the School Director, program leadership, and university offices, this role supports daily operations of professional programs while ensuring compliance with University, State Board of Nursing, and accreditation requirements. Key responsibilities include coordinating and processing student clinical site placements with public and private agencies, maintaining accurate compliance records, managing confidential data in multiple digital systems, and assisting with program marketing, recruitment, retention, and graduation activities. The position also collaborates across campus to ensure smooth processes, reviews program materials for accuracy and compliance, and may assist in guiding student employees. As a primary contact for prospective and current students, faculty, staff, and community partners, this role requires exceptional customer service, professional communication, and the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, technologically proficient, able to exercise sound judgment in specialized program support work, and committed to maintaining a high level of confidentiality while contributing to the success and reputation of the SoNHP. This role requires regular on campus presence.

Benefits

• Health plans starting at $45 per month
• Vacation starting at 104 hours per year (prorated for start date)
• 36 hours of personal holiday, and 9 legal holidays (prorated for start date)
• 5 hours of sick leave earned per biweekly pay period (130 hours per calendar year)
• Paid parental leave after six months of continuous employment
• Wisconsin Retirement System (pension) with 7.2% employer contribution for 2026
• All employment benefits are subject to change

Key Job Responsibilities

• 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
• Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums
• Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision
• Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations

Compensation

Starting at $21/hour and commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to draft clear, grammatically correct correspondence and professional documents (e.g., emails, reports, or letters), and to communicate ideas effectively through phone conversations and/or meetings Professional experience in an academic/administrative/clerical office role Professional experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced functions and demonstrated experience learning new (academic or software) programs quickly Proven experience managing multiple projects or tasks simultaneously, prioritizing responsibilities, and consistently meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of University and School of Nursing and Health Professions policies and procedures, including program pre-requisites, holistic admission process, and curricula Comprehensive understanding of the general policies and resources of a public university and/or a college including knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as it applies to students Expert knowledge of agency health requirements, medical terminology, medical records, lab reports, HIPAA, CDC, OSHA, and clinical agency expectations for care givers, and Wisconsin’s Care Giver Law Intermediate to high-level proficiency with the University Student Information System, especially the functions of campus community, student enrollment, transcript request, and application processing Working knowledge of purchasing, travel expense reporting, and invoicing for Universities of Wisconsin.

Contact Information

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 920-424-1166

Work Authorization

Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 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. UW Oshkosh is not an e‑verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Legal Notices

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWO 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.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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