Academic Department Associate- Chemistry & Biochemistry

## Academic Department Associate
- Chemistry & Biochemistry Apply remote type:
Onsite locations:
La Crosse, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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* Position Title:

** Academic Department Associate
- Chemistry & Biochemistry##
** Job Category:
** University Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Department Assistant##
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* Job Duties:

** The Chemistry & Biochemistry Department at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applications for an Academic Department Associate. Reporting directly to the Chair of the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department, this position provides administrative support to the department.

The Chemistry & Biochemistry Department at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has 28 faculty and staff members supporting over 200 undergraduate majors and over 400 undergraduate minors. The department supports and values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We seek colleagues who share the department's commitment to diversity and who will support students with diverse backgrounds, preparation, and career goals.
** Responsibilities:
** The Academic Department Associate (ADA) exercises discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance to the operations of the Department and is delegated responsibility for the administrative matters internal or external to the Department. Independently and with minimal supervision, the ADA is responsible for administrative support in the following areas: policies and procedures, budgets and expenses, class scheduling and enrollment, and ongoing day-to-day operations of the department.

The ADA is responsible for coordinating, training and supervising student workers within the Department office. Support to all students, faculty, and staff members within the Department is expected.

The review of applications starts on
** July 10****, 2026**. Applications received on or before
** July 10th
** are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW-La Crosse 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 at .##
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Job Responsibilities:

**** Miscellaneous
* ** 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.
** Office Management and Administrative Support
*** Represent and act as the first point of contact for the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
* Serve as a resource for faculty, staff, and students regarding university rules, regulations, policies, forms, and procedures.
* Manage the departmental offices, including processing mail and ordering supplies.
* Plan for meetings, lectures, interview candidates, workshops, and department events.
* Assist faculty with their service obligations related to their university roles (second to primary support for teaching and scholarship).
* Assist with the collection of information/data for departmental reports and Promotion, Retention and Tenure committee as needed.
* Assist with collection of information/data for national accreditation reports as needed.
* Manage and coordinate other office activities as they relate to departmental faculty/staff, including travel.
* Assist chairs of Search & Screen Committee with work related to the recruitment of faculty/academic staff members.  + Keep appropriate documentation of budgetary needs during the hiring process.  + Assist in the orientation of…