Office Support - University Staff Temporary

Office Support
- University Staff Temporary Employee

Provides administrative and clerical assistance to ensure the smooth operation of an office. The University of Wisconsin
- Whitewater seeks temporary Office Support employees. UW-WHITEWATER CONTINUALLY ACCEPTS UNIVERSITY STAFF TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT (USTE) APPLICATIONS. Full-time students may not be eligible for University Staff Temporary Employment.

The starting hourly rate for this USTE position is $15/hr employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Some examples may include, but are not limited to:

• General Office Duties
• Office Administration
• Correspondence and Processing
• Office Management

Department:
Various Departments

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of various uses of computer applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processors.
• Skilled in typing proficiency and excellent 10-key skills. Basic accounting knowledge.
• Effective problem-solving techniques and decision-making skills in difficult situations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and familiarity with business style format.
• Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and organize a variety of activities and projects simultaneously.
• Capacity to take initiative on projects and office duties, and a willingness to learn new processes.
• The ability to delegate work to appropriate staff, such as student employees. Ability to train and supervise student employees.
• Knowledge of basic supervisory techniques in order to monitor and evaluate work and provide information for performance evaluations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to provide accurate and efficient service to staff, clients, other campus personnel, the general public, and vendors.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

How to Apply:

• Resume
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references

UW-WHITEWATER CONTINUALLY ACCEPTS UNIVERSITY STAFF TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT (USTE) APPLICATIONS

Application materials will be evaluated when operational needs warrant hiring and the most qualified applicants may be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at  or hr.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Human Resources hr

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels.

Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago,…