Executive Assistant - Extension Waukesha County

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WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

University of Wisconsin Madison's Division of Extension, Waukesha County, is seeking a dynamic individual to join its administrative team as an Executive Assistant.

UW Extension-Waukesha County is a major outreach effort of the University of Madison, putting university knowledge and research to work in our county. We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.

This integral position provides support to the Extension Area Director with budget development and management, oversees an Administrative Specialist, and partners with the Extension Educators, volunteers, and the community.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to provide strong administrative support and will possess:

• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Superb Professionalism.
• Exceptional Organizational Skills.
• Outstanding collaborative skills.
• Strong Mathematical Skills.
• Willingness to Learn.

Work Hours/Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8 am to 4:30 pm; work is mainly performed in the office. Our office is in the Waukesha County Administration Center, 515 W. Moreland Blvd, Waukesha.

The 2025 starting hourly rate range is $25.43 to $29.00(depending on qualifications; full range extends to $35.31).

Prior to hiring, the final candidate is required to pass work/education/certification reference(s) and a criminal background and driver's license check.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification for Departmental Executive Assistant click here.

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Four years work experience providing administrative support, one year of which was at an Administrative Specialist level.
3. Two years of recognized post high school training in business, administrative professional or closely related field may substitute for two years of the work experience requirement.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site cafe and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit:https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.