What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Associate, Senior, in the Department of Plant Sciences position at UW Candidate Experience?
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JOB TITLE:
Office Associate, Sr, in the Department of Plant Sciences
JOB PURPOSE:
Perform complex administrative/management support tasks with discretionary authority; independently make decisions that substantially impact operations within and outside designated unit/program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Autonomously interpret policy and procedures, providing interpretations requiring extensive knowledge of University, state, and federal rules and regulations.
- Perform complex problem resolution. Serve as a resource for department/unit and campus.
- Research, compile, develop, analyze and integrate data. Prepare related reports and correspondence; perform difficult research for special projects as assigned by supervisor.
- Create and/or maintain complex records systems and/or databases.
- Coordinate information between individuals, departments and/or outside agencies as directed; assist with problem resolution as required.
- Make recommendations on and revise existing office policies, systems, methods, and procedures; create/revise related documentation. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise hourly non-benefited support staff.
COMPETENCIES:
- Analysis/Problem Identification
- Attention to detail
- Consistency
- Individual Leadership
- Initiative
- Quality Orientation
- Work Prioritization & Management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate’s degree, or equivalent experience equal to 3 years
Experience: 1 year progressively responsible work-related experience
Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: None
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic, routine, and advanced records maintenance.
- Basic, routine, and advanced scheduling techniques.
- Basic, routine, and advanced reception techniques.
- Basic, routine, and advanced office management principles and practices.
- Organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
- Perform basic, routine and advanced records maintenance.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of individuals and constituencies.
- Analyze and solve basic, routine, and advanced problems.
- Develop and maintain basic, routine and advanced recordkeeping systems and procedures.
- Maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
- Use a personal computer and associated software in use in the department or area.
- Work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
(H-1B not available, however, other authorization may be) The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
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The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
