Bierbrauer PA (DPLA)

Department Overview:

The fields of urban and regional planning and landscape architecture are renewing a strong disciplinary alignment around common interests in land use, community food systems, public health and welfare, social justice, environmental protection and restoration, community and economic development, and their intersections with growth, development, and spatial and social change. Both professions emphasize sustainability and resilience of social and biophysical systems at multiple scales. Both engage governmental officials, non-profit organizations, private industry, and citizens in planning, design, policy, development, and implementation projects at site-specific neighborhood, municipal, regional, state, national, and even international levels.

The academic foundations for both disciplines draw upon and integrate the social sciences, biological/physical sciences, humanities, and the arts for applied research and practice. As the global population grows along with the resulting complexity of issues involving society and the environment, the planning and design of sustainable, healthy and equitable communities only increases in importance.

In PLA, these fields return to their early origins of public health, welfare, and ecological improvement by integrating planning, design, community development, and public policy around the disparate needs of people in urban, suburban, exurban, and rural areas. Our department strives to be a champion for and leader in health and human well-being while conserving, restoring, and protecting our natural environment in the face of global change.

Anticipated Start Date:

January 15, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

13 hours/week

Schedule:

13 hours/week; 0.33 FTE. Work hours are flexible M-F and will depend on student's class schedule.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$21,474 part-time (0.334) annual salary

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Must be enrolled in a graduate program in a relevant field, such as administration, education, social sciences, or related fields.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or others).
• Empathy and patience, with a keen understanding of executive functioning challenges and how to support them.
• Ability to work independently while also being proactive in seeking clarification when needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Prior experience in an academic or research-focused environment.
• Project management skills, including the use of tools like Microsoft Planner, Trello, Asana, or similar platforms.
• Basic familiarity with research practices, academic publishing, or grant writing.

Key Attributes for Success in This Role:
• Proactivity: Anticipates needs and takes initiative without requiring constant oversight.
• Attention to Detail: Monitors deadlines, keeps track of priorities, and catches small details.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities may shift quickly.
• Problem-Solving Orientation: Identifies potential obstacles and suggests solutions.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Responsibilities:
1. Administrative Support
• Maintain and organize the professor’s schedule, including coordinating meetings, setting reminders, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Manage email correspondence by prioritizing messages, drafting replies, and flagging critical communications.
• Handle logistical arrangements for meetings, conferences, and travel (e.g., booking flights, accommodations, preparing itineraries).

2. Research and Project Management
• Assist with managing research timelines, project plans, and deliverables.
• Create clear and actionable task lists for ongoing projects, ensuring milestones are met.
• Provide support for grant applications, including tracking deadlines and assembling materials.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical files related to research and teaching materials.

3. Organizational Support
• Implement systems for managing tasks, notes, and documents to enhance the professor’s productivity.
• Develop strategies to break down complex tasks into manageable steps and ensure follow-through.
• Serve as a second pair of eyes to track details and prevent important items from being overlooked.

4. Communication and Coordination
• Act as a liaison between the professor and collaborators, students, or administrative staff.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential scheduling or organizational conflicts.

Physical Demands:

none

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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