Academic Dept Assoc - Chemistry & Biochemistry

* Hire, train, schedule tasks/hours, and supervise student workers.* Verify and submit hours on the appropriate software and review the budget regularly.* Assist faculty, in collaboration with the department chair, in numerous areas associated with instruction and creativity, and scholarship including scheduling rooms, computers/software requests, grant support, etc.* Establish and maintain departments’ files.* Assist with department events and public relations by updating the web site, brochures, etc.* Other duties as assigned by supervisor.* Manage the department’s financial transactions in consultation with the department chair.* Maintain control of the usage and tracking of the department’s procurement card(s) and reconcile monthly billing statements.* Oversee all accounts, including grants and faculty start-up funds.* Establish and/or maintain proficiency with the software associated with spreadsheets and budgeting software.* Manage the department’s financial transactions in consultation with the department chair.* Maintain control of the usage and tracking of the department’s procurement card(s) and reconcile monthly billing statements.* Oversee all accounts, including grants and faculty start-up funds.* Establish and/or maintain proficiency with the software associated with spreadsheets and budgeting software.* 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.* 5+ years administrative support experience.* 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.* 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.* Knowledge of and experience with procedures regarding purchasing, purchasing contracts, and purchasing cards.**Application deadlines**

**TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’.** Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

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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.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. 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr