
Building Coordinator
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The Building Coordinator supports events and daily operations at 3500 University Avenue, which houses the Division of Extension and select PBS programs. The role coordinates on-site event spaces and shared meeting rooms, including scheduling and technology support, and serves as a first point of contact for staff, community members, and visitors. It also provides front desk customer support and assists with facility administrative processes.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:University Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Administrative Assistant II Job Summary: 3500 University Avenue houses the Division of Extension, as well as select PBS programs. The building has a variety of on-site event spaces, which host numerous meetings and events every year. This position will play an important coordinating function for these events and will be the first point of contact for staff, community members, and visitors from other units on campus or from around the state. Key roles will include scheduling and management of on-site event spaces and shared meeting rooms (including technology support for both), front desk staffing and customer support functions, and facility administrative processes. Key Job Responsibilities: Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations 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 Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums Supports the use of meeting and event spaces by Extension, other building occupants, community members, and UW Madison departments through event scheduling space configuration, and technology setup Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision Assists in the management and upkeep of 3500 University Avenue Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures Department: About Extension Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea by developing and connecting the research and educational resources of UW-Madison with residents and communities... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E9681A7E12E1408C
How this job compares
Set against the 1,928 open Administrative Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$49–64K/yr247 salary ranges
- US median$19–23/hr839 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 56 open Administrative Assistant jobs in Wisconsin and 1,928 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
- UW-MADISON (this employer)10 open
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- Experience
- Administrative Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (958 postings).
- Education
- 112 of the 1,928 open Administrative Assistant jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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