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, Senior

JOB PURPOSE:

Perform complex administrative/management support tasks with discretionary authority; independently make decisions that substantially impact operations within and outside designated unit/program; administratively supervise comprehensive office operations and support staff for department/unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Autonomously interpret policy and procedures, providing interpretations requiring extensive knowledge of University, state, and federal rules and regulations. 
• Perform complex problem resolution. Serve as a resource for department/unit and campus.
• Participate in fiscal planning activities.
• Research, compile, develop, analyze and integrate data. Prepare related reports and correspondence; perform difficult research for special projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Create and/or maintain complex records systems and/or databases.
• Coordinate information between individuals, departments and/or outside agencies as directed; assist with problem resolution as required.
• Make recommendations on and revise existing office policies, systems, methods, and procedures; create/revise related documentation. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Supervise support staff.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• May be called upon to represent the Supervisor in his/her absence and/or represent the department at campus and departmental meetings, and in dealings with the public, consumers, press associations, and publishing companies.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Attention to detail
• Consistency
• Individual Leadership
• Initiative
• Quality Orientation
• Work Prioritization & Management

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 work-related experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Supervision experience.
• Project management principles, practices and techniques.
• Budget management experience.
• Accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation and collections.
• Office management experience.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@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/