Administrative Assistant II

About this role

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Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Administrative Assistant II

Job Summary: This Administrative Assistant II in the Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology assists faculty and other staff by coordinating their complex daily activities allowing them to complete the successful performance of their teaching, research, service, clinical, outreach, and administrative duties. This role requires excellent administrative, organizational, oral and written communication skills and an innovative, collaborative, service-oriented, and strategic individual would be a great addition on our productive administrative team! • Work schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.

• This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

• Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, will be given first consideration: • Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently under general supervision, prioritize duties and demonstrate effective time management

• Strong verbal, written and organizational skills

• Exceptional administrative and interpersonal skills

Key Job Responsibilities: • Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations

• Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures

• Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision

• Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums

• Performs administrative tasks including meeting agendas and minutes, word processing, calendaring and purchasing

• Serves as a first point of contact for individuals and groups, provides basic organizational information via phone, in person and through other communication mediums, and routes more complex inquiries to the appropriate entities

Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Operational Area of Endocrinology Administration

Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine   empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging—and is empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!

At the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism , we help people with diabetes, endocrine disorders and metabolic disease live their healthiest lives. We lead comprehensive education, research and clinical programs—in partnership with our world-class university and remarkable health system. We are innovative, collaborative and kind. We strive for excellence and equity, and we make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond.

Compensation: The expected pay range for this position is $24 up to $27 per hour for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications. 

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer 2026 .

Required Qualifications: • At least 1 year of providing administrative support

• Professional level and highly efficient use of Microsoft suite software

Preferred Qualifications: • At least one year of relevant experience in a healthcare setting

• Experience with travel arrangements and travel reimbursements

• Experience managing calendars and scheduling complex meetings

• Experience using virtual conference tools (WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc)

Education: H.S. Diploma Preferred

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To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials.

Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area. Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position. • Cover Letter required

• Resume required

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on

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