Administrative Assistant and Project Coordinator

Join Our Teamasan Administrative Assistant &Program Coordinator UWMResearch

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

Hoursper Week)

Areyouhighlyorganized,creative,andenergizedbyhelpingpeopleandprogramssucceed?

Doyouenjoycoordinatingevents,managing details,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-world impact.

Weofferaflexibleworkenvironmentandexcellentbenefits,including:

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

Compensation:

Competitiveandcommensuratewithexperience.

• Scheduleappointmentsandmeetingsandprepareagendas
• Coordinate quarterly Boardof Directorsmeetingsandcommitteemeetings
• Prepareandmaintainboardmaterials,attendance records,meeting notes,and correspondence
• Processexpensereports,deposit checks,andcoordinatecreditcardexpensesubmissions
• Supportgeneralofficeoperationsandspecialadministrativeprojects

• Createpromotionalmaterials,event flyers,socialmediagraphics,and invitations
• Assistwithnewsletters,website updates,andexternalcommunications
• CoordinatedevelopmentandproductionoftheUWMRFAnnual Report
• Gathercontent,manage timelines,andsupportpublicationanddistributionefforts

CoordinatelogisticsandcommunicationsforUWMRFprogramsandevents,including:

• ENGAGE Mentor Swarms

• First Look Forum
• Partner'sReception
• Catalyst Grant Program
• NSFArt Grant support

Responsibilitiesmayinclude:

• Schedulingandprojectcoordination
• Managingregistrationsandsubmissions
• Coordinatingcateringandvenues
• Preparing materials,gifts,andawards
• Communicatingwithpresenters,applicants,and attendees
• Trackingdeadlinesandensuringsuccessfuleventexecution

• 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

• Experience with Canva,Constant Contact,One Drive,andAItools
• Experienceupdatingwebsites,particularly
  
  Word Press
• Familiaritywithsocialmediaplatformsincluding Linked In ,You Tube,and Instagram
• Interestininnovation,entrepreneurship,research,orhighereducation
• Eventplanningorprojectcoordinationexperience

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

Workhoursareflexibleandscheduledincollaborationwithmanagementbetweenstandardbusinesshours. Thepositionfollowsahybridworkmodelandincludesparticipationinregularin-personteammeetingsandoccasionaleveningeventsorreceptionsasneeded.

TheUWMResearch Foundationisproudtobean Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

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