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Position Title:Dean's Assistant
Job Category:University Staff
Employment Type:Regular
Job Profile:Administrative Assistant III
Job Duties:
The College of Business, Arts and Communication Dean’s Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and organizational support to ensure the effective functioning of the Dean’s Office and college-wide initiatives. This role manages complex scheduling and logistics for meetings, conferences, travel, and events, while serving as a central point of coordination for college committees, councils, and advisory groups.
The Dean’s Assistant is responsible for maintaining the Dean’s calendar, organizing and supporting high-level meetings, preparing agendas and materials, recording minutes, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations such as the Wisconsin Open Meetings Law. This position also oversees office operations, including facilities coordination, supply management, and continuous improvement of processes to enhance efficiency.
Serving as a key liaison, the Dean’s Assistant communicates with faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders, providing guidance on policies and procedures related to personnel actions such as tenure, promotion, and program review. The role supports personnel processes, tracks critical administrative deadlines, and ensures accurate recordkeeping while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Provides exceptional administrative support and contributes as a collaborative team member, stepping in to assist colleagues as needed to support the success of the Dean’s Office and college operations.
Additionally, the Dean’s Assistant develops and distributes communications, maintains electronic and physical filing systems, updates web content, and manages distribution lists to ensure timely and effective information flow across the college. This position plays a vital role in supporting strategic initiatives, college events, and maintaining organized, compliant, and efficient administrative operations.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Position Title:Dean's Assistant
Job Category:University Staff
Employment Type:Regular
Job Profile:Administrative Assistant III
Job Duties:
The College of Business, Arts and Communication Dean’s Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and organizational support to ensure the effective functioning of the Dean’s Office and college-wide initiatives. This role manages complex scheduling and logistics for meetings, conferences, travel, and events, while serving as a central point of coordination for college committees, councils, and advisory groups.
The Dean’s Assistant is responsible for maintaining the Dean’s calendar, organizing and supporting high-level meetings, preparing agendas and materials, recording minutes, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations such as the Wisconsin Open Meetings Law. This position also oversees office operations, including facilities coordination, supply management, and continuous improvement of processes to enhance efficiency.
Serving as a key liaison, the Dean’s Assistant communicates with faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders, providing guidance on policies and procedures related to personnel actions such as tenure, promotion, and program review. The role supports personnel processes, tracks critical administrative deadlines, and ensures accurate recordkeeping while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Provides exceptional administrative support and contributes as a collaborative team member, stepping in to assist colleagues as needed to support the success of the Dean’s Office and college operations.
Additionally, the Dean’s Assistant develops and distributes communications, maintains electronic and physical filing systems, updates web content, and manages distribution lists to ensure timely and effective information flow across the college. This position plays a vital role in supporting strategic initiatives, college events, and maintaining organized, compliant, and efficient administrative operations.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Prepares and audits complex records, edits documents, and reviews work done by others
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