University of Wyoming
Office Associate, Senior - UW Libraries Dean's Office
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, United States, 82070
The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.
JOB TITLE:
Office Associate, Sr. - UW Libraries Dean's Office
JOB PURPOSE:
This position provides vital support in the day-to-day operations of the Libraries Dean's Office including reception and customer service at the front desk, administrative support for the Dean of Libraries and UW Libraries development efforts, support for Libraries meetings and events, and serves as the primary contact for Libraries conference room requests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Open the Libraries Dean's Office Monday - Friday (7:30 am). Perform reception duties at the front desk including: customer service in person, through email, and by phone; hospitality for guests and candidates for library positions; assisting employees with office equipment; monitoring and organizing supplies, files, and data. Coordinate information between individuals, departments and/or outside agencies as directed; assist with problem resolution as required. Maintain the Libraries key database.* Perform administrative support tasks for the Dean of Libraries. Assist Dean with calendar management; advise on upcoming meetings and events and Dean's role/involvement; schedule time appropriately. Serve as point of contact for the Libraries Advisory Board and assist with Board development opportunities. Prepare related reports and correspondence. Perform difficult research for special projects.* In conjunction with supervisor and the Associate Dean of Libraries, reserve and schedule meetings and events in Libraries conference room spaces. Serve as primary point of contact for users; provide general oversight of appearance and upkeep of spaces, assist with and troubleshoot conference room technology, report technology and maintenance issues.* Serve as Dean's Office Liaison for event coordination. Assist Dean and Associate Dean with planning and staging events such as UW Giving Day and the Libraries' award ceremony, and with meetings for campus partners and committees, UW Student organizations, UW Libraries partners throughout the state, and donors.* Participate in fiscal planning activities working with the Libraries leadership team including financial planning for and management of the Foundation accounts.* Serve as the Libraries Dean's Office liaison on Libraries standing committees, teams implementing initiatives related to the strategic plan, and other working groups as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
* Make recommendations on existing office policies, systems, methods, and procedures; create/revise related documentation. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
COMPETENCIES:
* Quality Orientation* Work Prioritization & Management* Consistency* Ability to Learn* Attention to Detail* Judgement* Initiative
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate's degree
Experience: 1 year progressively responsible experience in an office setting
Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: None
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree* 3 years professional experience in an office setting* Experience planning/managing calendars and schedules* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word and Excel* Demonstrated excellence in written communication* Event planning experience* Demonstrated time management and work prioritization skills* Demonstrated flexibility* Demonstrated ability to learn* Demonstrated attention to detail* Collaboration and teamwork abilities
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
* cover letter* resume or C.V.* contact information for four work-related references.* Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
For application information or questions contact:
Hiring Manager:
Brenna Philbrick
(307) 766-6868
Bharkins@uwyo.edu
ABOUT LARAMIE:
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/
JOB TITLE:
Office Associate, Sr. - UW Libraries Dean's Office
JOB PURPOSE:
This position provides vital support in the day-to-day operations of the Libraries Dean's Office including reception and customer service at the front desk, administrative support for the Dean of Libraries and UW Libraries development efforts, support for Libraries meetings and events, and serves as the primary contact for Libraries conference room requests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Open the Libraries Dean's Office Monday - Friday (7:30 am). Perform reception duties at the front desk including: customer service in person, through email, and by phone; hospitality for guests and candidates for library positions; assisting employees with office equipment; monitoring and organizing supplies, files, and data. Coordinate information between individuals, departments and/or outside agencies as directed; assist with problem resolution as required. Maintain the Libraries key database.* Perform administrative support tasks for the Dean of Libraries. Assist Dean with calendar management; advise on upcoming meetings and events and Dean's role/involvement; schedule time appropriately. Serve as point of contact for the Libraries Advisory Board and assist with Board development opportunities. Prepare related reports and correspondence. Perform difficult research for special projects.* In conjunction with supervisor and the Associate Dean of Libraries, reserve and schedule meetings and events in Libraries conference room spaces. Serve as primary point of contact for users; provide general oversight of appearance and upkeep of spaces, assist with and troubleshoot conference room technology, report technology and maintenance issues.* Serve as Dean's Office Liaison for event coordination. Assist Dean and Associate Dean with planning and staging events such as UW Giving Day and the Libraries' award ceremony, and with meetings for campus partners and committees, UW Student organizations, UW Libraries partners throughout the state, and donors.* Participate in fiscal planning activities working with the Libraries leadership team including financial planning for and management of the Foundation accounts.* Serve as the Libraries Dean's Office liaison on Libraries standing committees, teams implementing initiatives related to the strategic plan, and other working groups as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
* Make recommendations on existing office policies, systems, methods, and procedures; create/revise related documentation. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
COMPETENCIES:
* Quality Orientation* Work Prioritization & Management* Consistency* Ability to Learn* Attention to Detail* Judgement* Initiative
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate's degree
Experience: 1 year progressively responsible experience in an office setting
Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: None
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree* 3 years professional experience in an office setting* Experience planning/managing calendars and schedules* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word and Excel* Demonstrated excellence in written communication* Event planning experience* Demonstrated time management and work prioritization skills* Demonstrated flexibility* Demonstrated ability to learn* Demonstrated attention to detail* Collaboration and teamwork abilities
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
* cover letter* resume or C.V.* contact information for four work-related references.* Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
For application information or questions contact:
Hiring Manager:
Brenna Philbrick
(307) 766-6868
Bharkins@uwyo.edu
ABOUT LARAMIE:
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/