Asst Department Administrator

The Assistant Department Administrator (ADA) is responsible for all payroll and jointly responsible for HR in the department and it's affiliated centers. In addition the ADA will lead the department in tracking personnel and financial metrics related to our students' and faculty time in the department. The ADA will work closely with the rest of the administrative staff to provide an overview of the interconnected payroll, HR, research, financial, purchasing, and outreach activities in the unit. The administrative staff of the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering is a small collaborative group, supporting each other and working together to achieve the goals of the department. We support the faculty, students, and staff in their mission to advance industrial and systems engineering knowledge, excel in inclusive education, and inspire others to make a meaningful difference in their world.

• Executes all department payroll on bi-weekly schedule. Is primary HR contact for benefits questions and for payroll/HR support of affiliated research centers.

• Plans, implements, executes, and evaluates existing strategies and objectives for a program and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program or function enhancement

• Identifies workflow needs, contributes to the development of strategic and operational solutions, allocates resources, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for program activities across multiple work units to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications

• Leads the development and preparation of periodic reports and financial statements, and records progress, status, or other special reports for leadership or external agencies

• May assist in the development and monitoring of the unit or program budget and approve unit expenditures

Industrial and Systems Engineering

The expected salary for this position is $66,000 (12-month) for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurance and savings accounts; and retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.

At least 2 years of experience in payroll or HR or Accounting/Finance is required. The strong applicant will improve their candidacy through experience with diverse populations and multiple stakeholders (e.g. faculty, students, staff, partner organizations, etc). Applicants will improve their candidacy by demonstrating strong oral and written communication, attention to detail, and accuracy in work.A successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, team-oriented, and open to guidance and change. Attention to detail is crucial in this role.

The chosen candidate will work with faculty, staff, and students in the critical functions of HR, Payroll/Benefits, and Finance/Accounting, collaborating with the College of Engineering Dean's office to advance department goals. This position reports to the Department Administrator and will serve as a back-up in operational duties.

A Bachelor's Degree is required.

Please click on the "apply Now" button to start the application process. Applicants will need to upload 1) a resume, 2) a cover letter specifically addressing relevant qualification and experience for the position, and 3) a list of exactly 3 supervisory professional references. All aspects of application materials may be used to evaluate applicants.

Dave Kantor, Department Administrator, dkantor@wisc.edu or 608-263-3214. Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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