Program Coordinator, State Democracy Research Initiative (SDRI)

-Serves as the Initiative's administrative point person, handles all matters related to logistics, planning, scheduling, and record-keeping;
-Monitors and analyzes current events and briefs colleagues on ongoing developments;
-Manages the Initiative's communications, including its newsletter, social media, and website;
-Interfaces with student researchers to manage onboarding;
-Assists staff with the creation of designs for social media content, research data charts, and other research and informational needs;
-Plans and serves as the main point of contact for events, conferences, and other convenings;
-Tracks cases and news stories relevant to the Initiative's work;
-Other duties as assigned.

• Serves as a primary point of contact for individuals and groups, provides organizational information via phone, in person, and through other communication mediums

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations

• Develops, implements, and maintains methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures

• Develops, sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures

• Prepares and audits complex records, edits documents, and reviews work done by others

Law School's State Democracy Research Initiative

Starting salary and title (Admin Assist II or III) will be based on successful
candidate's prior experience and expertise.

Minimum hourly rate is $19.23/hour.

-Experience with administration or management in a professional setting;

-Ability to draft clear and effective public-facing communications through newsletters, email, and social media;

-Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks while meticulously meeting deadlines;

-Experience organizing large numbers of documents;

-Ability and experience with typical software and programs used for administrative operations, including Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, Excel, Twitter (or similar social medial platforms), and Canva;

-Comfort working in a dynamic environment;

-Excellent diplomatic skills, experience working both independently and as part of a team;

-Curiosity about the law and willingness to contribute to research projects.

Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.

Applicants must apply through the Jobs at UW website (www.jobs.wisc.edu) by submitting a cover letter and resume by the consideration date.

Justin Boehm, HR Manager: justin.boehm@wisc.edu

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