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Administrative Assistant and Project Coordinator

Job in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53244, USA
Listing for: MRA Recruiting Services
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-08-30
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration, Admin Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18 - 28 USD Hourly USD 18.00 28.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Join Our Teamasan Administrative Assistant &Program Coordinator UWMResearch

Foundation(UWMRF)|Hybrid|Part-Time(20

Hoursper Week)

Areyouhighlyorganized,creative,andenergizedbyhelpingpeopleandprogramssucceed?

Doyouenjoycoordinatingevents,managingdetails,andsupportingmeaningfulworkbehindthescenes?

TheUWMResearch

Foundation(UWMRF) isseekinga

Part-Time Administrative Assistant &Program Coordinatortojoinourcollaborativeteam.

Inthisrole,youwillhelpsupporttheadministrativeoperations,communications,events,andinnovationprogramsthatadvanceresearch,entrepreneurship,andtechnologycommercializationatthe

Universityof

Wisconsin-Milwaukee(UWM).

Thispositionofferstheopportunitytoworkcloselywithuniversityinnovators,entrepreneurs,industry partners,andcommunitystakeholderswhilecontributingtoprogramsthathelptransformideasintoreal-worldimpact.

WhyJoinUWMRF?

Weofferaflexibleworkenvironmentandexcellentbenefits,including:

  • 403(b) retirementplanwith
    7.5% employer contribution
  • Flexiblehybridworkschedule
  • Freeparkinginaheatedgarage
  • Modernofficeworkspacewithsit/standdesksandergonomicseating
  • Casualandsupportiveteamculture
  • Monthlyfreshorganicfruitintheoffice
  • Annualholidaypartyandsummerpicnic
  • Optional Aflacinsurancecoverage

Compensation:

Competitiveandcommensuratewithexperience.

What You'llDo Administrative Support
  • Scheduleappointmentsandmeetingsandprepareagendas
  • Coordinatequarterly Boardof Directorsmeetingsandcommitteemeetings
  • Prepareandmaintainboardmaterials,attendance records,meeting notes,and correspondence
  • Processexpensereports,depositchecks,andcoordinatecreditcardexpensesubmissions
  • Supportgeneralofficeoperationsandspecialadministrativeprojects
Marketing&Communications
  • Createpromotionalmaterials,eventflyers,socialmediagraphics,and invitations
  • Assistwithnewsletters,websiteupdates,andexternalcommunications
  • CoordinatedevelopmentandproductionoftheUWMRFAnnual Report
  • Gathercontent,managetimelines,andsupportpublicationanddistributionefforts
Events&Program Coordination

CoordinatelogisticsandcommunicationsforUWMRFprogramsandevents,including:

Monthly
  • ENGAGEMentor Swarms
Annual Programs&Events
  • First Look Forum
  • Partner'sReception
  • Catalyst Grant Program
  • NSFArt Grantsupport

Responsibilitiesmayinclude:

  • Schedulingandprojectcoordination
  • Managingregistrationsandsubmissions
  • Coordinatingcateringandvenues
  • Preparingmaterials,gifts,andawards
  • Communicatingwithpresenters,applicants,andattendees
  • Trackingdeadlinesandensuringsuccessfuleventexecution
What We'reLooking

For

Required Qualifications
  • Experienceinanadministrative,office,event planning,marketing,orrelatedprofessionalenvironment
  • Strongwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word,Excel,Outlook,and PowerPoint)
  • Excellentorganizationalskillswiththeabilitytomanagemultipleprioritiesanddeadlines
  • Strongattentiontodetailandfollow-through
  • Abilitytoworkindependentlyandcollaborativelyinasmallteamenvironment
  • Professional,positive,and service-oriented approach
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Canva,Constant Contact,One Drive,andAItools
  • Experienceupdatingwebsites,particularly

    Word Press
  • Familiaritywithsocialmediaplatformsincluding Linked In ,You Tube,and Instagram
  • Interestininnovation,entrepreneurship,research,orhighereducation
  • Eventplanningorprojectcoordinationexperience
Work Schedule

Thisisapart-time,20-hour-per-week position.

Workhoursareflexibleandscheduledincollaborationwithmanagementbetweenstandardbusinesshours. Thepositionfollowsahybridworkmodelandincludesparticipationinregularin-personteammeetingsandoccasionaleveningeventsorreceptionsasneeded.

TheUWMResearch Foundationisproudtobean Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

We Make it Easy

Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.

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