| Looking for a new team member that can support the graduate school psychology program and the undergraduate psychology program. Under the general supervision of the Psychology Department chairperson and the School Psychology program director, provide support to the department and staff as well as assist with School Psychology program administration. The role is 50% School Psychology, 45% in Psychology, and 5% for CASSH special projects when necessary. Position works closely with the ADA for the Psychology Department. Faculty are assigned an administrative assistant – either this USA position or the ADA. All school psychology faculty (currently 4) are assigned to this USA position along with another twelve additional Psychology faculty or IAS. Duties associated with the undergraduate psychology program are assigned to the ADA and USA; all duties associated with the graduate program in school psychology are assigned to this USA position. Minimum qualifications: • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalency.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively in face-to-face, oral, written, and electronic forms.
• Experience working with discretion, using good judgement regarding confidential information.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer literacy with a wide range of applications, including Word, Excel, Email, Google Docs, and Calendaring.
• Ability to work well with others either in a team format or individually. Preferred qualifications: Knowledge of WINGS, WISDM, and HRS Student Payroll systems.
• Associate degree or professional certification.
• 3-5 years of broad administrative experience showing increases in job responsibility.
• Experience in higher education.
• Ability to learn and adapt to policies, procedures, and protocols of the academic office.
• Experience supervising the work of student employees (or other employees)
• Experience with social media platforms Note: Electronic submission of application materials is required. For additional information about this position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu Please contact the Search and Screen Chair if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community. UW-La Crosse's diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as “... our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive." The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO). For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest. With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs in the following colleges: Liberal Studies, Science and Health, and Business Administration, including the School of Arts & Communication and the School of Education, Professional and Continuing Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 83 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates. UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan. The UW-La Crosse campus is nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse (pop. 52,000) located in western Wisconsin. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. UW-La Crosse is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and we encourage applications from persons with varied backgrounds and perspectives. In support of the Wisconsin Veteran Employment Initiative we encourage veterans and veterans with disabilities to explore employment opportunities at UW-La Crosse. As a prospective UW-La Crosse employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of campus safety and security information (Clery Act) for this institution. You may review this information at http://www.uwlax.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report/. Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. | 
