Staff Assistant, Category C
CRUE/WEAC Region 4

Based in La Crosse, WI

Job Title: Staff Assistant, Category C – CRUE/WEAC Region 4
Location: La Crosse, WI
Reports to: CRUE/Region 4 President and Executive Board

Job Description:
Provides administrative support and maintains office operations and records for Coulee Region United Educators/ Wisconsin Education Association Council Region 4 (CRUE/Region 4) Board of Directors, members and regional staff. CRUE/Region 4 is a labor union representing public school employees throughout western Wisconsin. The office is in La Crosse, WI. Normal working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years administrative experience
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Administration, Business or related field
• Demonstrated experience in the use of software including Microsoft Office Suite, email, accounting software and web-based applications
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, respectfully and effectively in face-to-face, oral, written, and electronic forms
• Demonstrated competency in grammar, spelling and vocabulary.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills with an attention to detail despite frequent interruptions
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, and set priorities to meet the demands of the position
• Demonstrated ability to use discretion and good judgement regarding confidential information
• Ability to meet and work effectively with people across multiple levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of broad and increasingly responsible administrative experience
• Office management experience
• Demonstrated bookkeeping experience especially pertaining to operations, budget, payroll
• Knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software
• Knowledge of/or experience with labor unions or labor relations
• Knowledge of/or experience with public school systems
• Willingness to maintain and enhance professional competencies by participating in professional development workshops and training sessions related to current position and responsibilities

In this position you will:

• Prioritize, organize, and carry out projects from start to finish.
• Work independently exercise sound judgment, assume individual initiative, and maintain confidentiality when necessary.
• Manage records by processing membership information and cancellations, and contact lists.
• Communicate effectively with the Region officers, members and staff.
• Greet members, leaders, and the public in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries and completing requests.
• Sort and distribute mail; maintain stamps, mailing and package shipment supplies.
• Maintain inventory and maintenance of all office equipment, supplies, and services; fulfill approved materials requests and make approved purchases.
• Perform accounts payable duties: review all invoices for appropriate documentation, correct discrepancies, process employee and officer mileage and expense reports and staff payroll.
• Perform accounting duties for the Building Corporation and Political Action Committee including all necessary forms associated with the accounts and overseeing yearly audit.
• File Government Accountability Board paperwork for the Political Action Committee.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing tasks in a professional and timely manner.
• Arrange meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Promote and adhere to the WEAC and CRUE/ Region 4 policies.

Education
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Salary & Benefits
Excellent salary and benefit package under the Associate Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement. Starting Salary is $45,000

Application Procedure
A person interested in applying for this position should submit a letter of interest, two letters of reference and a resume no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 16, 2017.

Please submit applications to:

CRUE/Region 4
2020 Caroline Street
LaCrosse, WI 54603
or
Roxie@crue-wi.org
FAX (608)781-1286

(Reference: Staff Assistant)

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