University of Wisconsin-Madison · 3 days ago
Administrative Manager - Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $72K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is launching the Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub, aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship across the campus. The Administrative Manager will oversee daily operations, develop policies, and coordinate resources to support the Hub's mission while engaging with various stakeholders.
EducationUniversities
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contributes to the preparation of proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors
May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
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
Plans and supports events in collaboration with campus partners
Plans, implements, executes, and evaluates existing strategies and objectives for a program and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program or function enhancement
May assist in the development and monitoring of the unit or program budget and approve unit expenditures
Identifies workflow needs, contributes to the development of strategic and operational solutions, allocates resources, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures
Interacts with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including UW-Madison units, donors, community leaders and partners
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience working in a collaborative team in an administrative role
Experience or interest in supporting entrepreneurs
Proven ability to plan, organize, and execute programs and events, including budgets and logistics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with students, faculty, staff, and external partners
A collaborative, service‑oriented approach that uplifts partners, builds trust, and reflects a good working knowledge of UW–Madison's workings, governance rhythms, and campus culture
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Able to work in an evolving, fast-changing environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to remain calm and composed in high-stress or sensitive situations
Demonstrated experience using tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations. Able to maintain confidentiality
Preferred
Experience monitoring and controlling budgets
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn new software/cloud-based systems quickly
Familiarity with tools such as Google Workspace, project management platforms, and CRMs
Desire to build future processes and entrepreneur-support systems
Experience in event management and operations
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
Company
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a research institution providing education opportunities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.76MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyHyundai Hope On WheelsNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
2024-06-26Grant· $1.31M
Leadership Team
Nita Ahuja
Dean School of Medicine and Public Health and Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs
Page Moreau
Marketing Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Brand and Product Management
Recent News
The Express Tribune
2025-11-05
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