The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites applications for the position of Program and Operations Assistant to the Dean.
The program and operations assistant to the dean provides assistance, support, and oversight to the Programs and operations of the college of social sciences and professional studies. The position includes developing and maintaining partnerships with k-12 partners, community organizations, and Hispanic serving organizations to create and support programming opportunities, representing the college and our programs at outreach and community engagement /recruitment events, event planning and coordinating, Day-to-day management of the college office, budget, maintaining the dean's schedule, coordinating creation and implementation of college marketing, including social media and web editing, planning and facilitating campus meetings and events, and monitoring the overall needs of clerical/student staff in the college.
The person in this position must perform duties with minimum supervision, exercise motivation and initiative in decision making, have the ability to exhibit creativity and self-direction with a capacity for independent work and multi-tasking as part of a team. Must possess the willingness to accept and lead change in a fast-paced office environment. A positive, forward-focused, and friendly attitude must be maintained at all times. The position requires a high degree of confidentiality, responsibility, and independence in completing responsibilities and representing the college/programs on and off campus.