Description

As a Department Assistant you will provide administrative support to several levels of leadership throughout the organization. You will manage the daily administrative needs of executives, and the main administrative aspects of the department. Create a favorable company image. Provide different executive administrative responsibilities at a high level of performance, accuracy, dependability, confidentiality, and a knowledge of the organization, operation of the company, and office routine.

In this primarily office-based role, you will be expected to spend at least 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working from the office. Candidates should reside within approximately 35-50 miles of one of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783

Position Compensation Range:

$25.00 - $33.65

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

• You will provide data and project management support; create and inputs data into division or department filing, support, and tracking systems.

• Attends project meetings and prepare documents and follow up status reports.

• Assists department management and direct reports with project related tasks: e.g., meeting coordination, communication, supply acquisition, documentation.

• Works with department management and staff to determine their project documentation needs. Create documents such as flowcharts, e-forms, charts and graphs.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.

• Demonstrated experience in an administrative support role.

• Demonstrated experience preparing reports, charts, and presentations.

• Solid knowledge and understanding of various PC software applications.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain department specific databases and/or recording systems.

Licenses

• Not applicable.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10%.

Physical Requirements

• Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions

• Not applicable.

Additional Information

• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks

• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions

• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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