Temporary University Office Assistant & Events Lead

UWWTW University of Wisconsin Whitewater; United States; Remote; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

UW-Whitewater is seeking an Office Support staff member to provide essential clerical and administrative assistance across departments. The role focuses on greeting visitors, processing documents, maintaining office supplies, and supporting staff with scheduling and records management.

The position requires strong Microsoft Office skills, careful data entry, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with university staff and students.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of computer applications including Windows, MS Office, Excel, Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent typing and 10-key skills.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and business-style formatting.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, provide information, relay messages and refer to faculty or office.
• Oversee and maintain departmental equipment, supplies, and furniture; order supplies and coordinate purchases.
• Maintain inventory of capital/non-capital items and marketing materials.
• Take minutes at meetings and prepare reports as required.
• Schedule and maintain appointments and meetings; handle travel advances and expenses.

Skills

Typing proficiency

10-key skills

Basic accounting

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Independent judgment

Organizational skills

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Calendar

Web tools

Job description

UW-Whitewater is seeking an Office Support staff member to provide essential clerical and administrative assistance across departments. The role focuses on greeting visitors, processing documents, maintaining office supplies, and supporting staff with scheduling and records management.

The position requires strong Microsoft Office skills, careful data entry, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with university staff and students.