Operations and Event Assistant - Chancellor's Office
Core
Provide administrative, operational, and event support to the Office of the Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, including managing daily operations, coordinating high-level events, and overseeing the Warhawk Ambassadors program.
Role type
Department Assistant (Operations and Event Specialist)
Builds
Office operations, event logistics, and administrative processes for the Chancellor's office
Domain
Higher Education Administration
Required skills
Event planning and coordination, Budget and procurement management, Records management, Travel and expense coordination, Program administration, Office systems maintenance
Preferred skills
Higher education experience, Nonprofit or public sector experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Monday.com
Responsibilities
Serve as primary point of contact for visitors and guests; Coordinate daily operations and strategic initiatives; Support administrative, financial, and budgetary processes; Plan and execute high-level meetings and events; Manage the Warhawk Ambassadors program; Coordinate university commencement ceremonies; Maintain office systems and resources; Process budget and purchasing transactions; Coordinate travel and professional development logistics; Handle personnel transactions and operational requests.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, Individual Contributor