PEOPLE Office Manager

PEOPLE Office Manager

The Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) is a premier college readiness and college success program sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The PEOPLE Program is seeking an individual for the role of PEOPLE Office Manager. This position provides day-to-day administrative support and will be responsible for opening and closing the Madison office location, supervising student staff, and managing the office supply and technology inventories.

This position reports to the PEOPLE Program Director.

This position is full-time, 100% FTE.

Ongoing/Renewable

This position is expected to be onsite in Madison, WI.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

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

Compensation:

The minimum hourly rate for the position is $18.91 ($39,335 annual). Actual pay is determined at hire and is based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-year professional experience in an office setting
• Demonstrates required job knowledge (office management, human resources, and financial experience)
• Work experience in office environment servicing different stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Supervision experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively, effectively, and productively as a team member
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education:

High School Diploma Preferred

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.

-Cover Letter-Resume

Please note when applying, there will be only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. Failure to adequately demonstrate experiences aligned with the required qualifications in either a cover letter or resume will result in your application not being considered for employment.

The application reviewers will be relying on your written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process directly. References will be requested of final candidates.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 03, 2026, at 11:59 PM (CST).

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every two years.

Contact Information:

Emma Voight, emma.sippel,

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See  for further information.

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