Administrative Manager

The Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics Department (NEEP) is searching for an Administrative Manager to serve as an Assistant Department Administrator. This position will work with faculty, staff and students in the critical functions of HR, Payroll & Benefits and Finance/Accounting. This position reports to the Department Administrator and will serve as a back-up in operational duties.

• Plans, implements, executes, and evaluates existing strategies and objectives for a program and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program or function enhancement

• Identifies workflow needs, contributes to the development of strategic and operational solutions, allocates resources, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures

• May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for program activities across multiple work units to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications

• May assist in the development and monitoring of the unit or program budget and approve unit expenditures

• Leads the development and preparation of periodic reports and financial statements, and records progress, status, or other special reports for leadership or external agencies

• Contributes to the preparation of proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors

College of Engineering, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics

The starting salary for the position is $66,000, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

• 2 or more years of experience working in Payroll, Human Resources or Accounting/Finance

• Experience using Microsoft Suite and/or Google Suite

• Experience working in an academic environment

• Experience working in Workday

• Customer service experience

• Visa knowledge and/or experience with visa documents

• Experience serving diverse international populations

Associates degree preferred.

Please click in the "Apply Now" field to start the application process. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Your cover letter and resume should address how your skills, knowledge, and abilities meet the required and preferred qualifications of this role. Additional materials submitted other than your cover letter and resume will not be considered.

Dina Christenson

Department Administrator

(608) 263-5966

dina.christenson@wisc.edu

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