Rural Health Program Assistant

Overview

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Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Administrative Assistant II

The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health (WORH) is hiring two Administrative Assistants (Program Assistants) to meet state and federal program needs.

• Work hours will generally be Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm Central Time. The exact work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire.
• These positions may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
• Must provide a valid driver s license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). then click on “Required criteria”.

WORH has a strong working relationship with national, state, and local colleagues and a history of national leadership and innovation from our programs. These positions will provide critical support for the Outreach Program Managers to maintain these relationships and meet the training, consultation, and programming needs of our partners.

• Experience using digital productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, CRM) for communications, data tracking, and/or project management
• Experience maintaining internal documentation systems to preserve institutional knowledge and/or support continuity of operations
• Experience coordinating meetings, travel, events, communications, and/or other administrative support

• Relevant experience or training in healthcare or health outreach programs; relevant experience or training in rural health environments is strongly preferred

• H.S. diploma preferred

The starting hourly wage for the position is $24.04 per hour; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

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• Cover letter (required)
• Resume (required)

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the Required and Preferred Qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your…