Political Science and Criminal Justice: Department Assistant (80%)

Universities of Wisconsin•Eau Claire, WI

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About The Position

POSITION: A full-time university staff position is available in the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice beginning January 26, 2026. The working title for this assignment is Department Assistant with an official title of Department Assistant I. This is an expected-to-continue assignment which requires a six-month probationary period. The expected hourly hiring salary will be based on qualifications and experience. The Program Assistant provides administrative assistance to the Department Chair, working independently on administrative assignments, examining and balancing the departmental budget, assisting with faculty recruitment, assigning advisees to department faculty, supervising one student assistant during the academic year, developing and implementing procedures to insure efficient operation of the department office, providing secretarial services for faculty, and serving as the initial contact person for students and the public.

Responsibilities

Administrative and Office Support Activities (40%)
OFFICE MANAGEMENT (30%)
BUDGET (20%)
STUDENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES (10%)
Coordinates projects and program components including, scheduling and logistics, unit workflow, and identifies areas for process improvements
Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves problems regarding technical systems and programs related to department operations
Monitors the department, unit or program budget and expenses, and may assist in the development of program budget and projections
May provide operational guidance and training on day-to-day activities of student workers and program staff
Serves as a primary point of contact for the department
Develops, implements, and maintains methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to department operations according to established policies and procedures