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Positive Youth Development Institute

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MADISON, WIHybrid
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Job overview

The Administrative Assistant for the Positive Youth Development Institute provides administrative support to Institute leadership, program managers, and professional staff. The role maintains Institute resources, manages records, coordinates purchasing and other administrative processes, supports volunteer program administration, and contributes to efficient program delivery. The position is based at the Division of Extension headquarters in Madison, with some work performed onsite and some potentially performed remotely under an approved remote work agreement.

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Skills

Customer ServiceOrganizationAttention to DetailCommunicationMultitaskingCollaboration

Full job description

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: The Administrative Assistant for the Positive Youth Development (PYD) Institute provides comprehensive administrative support to Institute leadership, state and regional Program Managers, and professional staff to help achieve organizational goals. Working under general supervision, this role is a key member of the Institute's statewide administrative support team and contributes to the efficient coordination of daily operations and programs. The ideal candidate is customer service-oriented, highly organized, and detail-focused, with strong communication skills. This position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and support a team-driven environment while ensuring high-quality administrative services across the Institute. In addition to the Key Job Responsibilities below, the core function of this position is to: Maintain and update Institute websites, SharePoint resources, calendars, directories, organizational charts, and shared documents. Manage records, files, and document libraries in compliance with organizational and state records retention requirements. Coordinate purchasing activities, contracts, supplies, expense reports, and other administrative processes. Support the administration of volunteer programs, training records, certifications, and related documentation. Provide operational and administrative support to Institute leadership, program managers, and professional staff to ensure efficient program delivery. Statewide Location This position is located at the Division of Extension headquarters in Madison, WI. Partial Remote This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Remote work requires an approved remote work agreement (RWA). A RWA requires successful... 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/C5094043A2AB400E

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
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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