The UWM Research Foundation (UWMRF) is an independent non-profit corporation existing to support research, innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). The UWM Research Foundation’s programs support promising research at UWM, the commercialization of technology, the creation of new startup companies and the development of entrepreneurial skills.
The UWM Research Foundation has also supported the launch of the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC). The Lubar Entrepreneurship Center is building programs and facilities to enhance the success of UWM students through entrepreneurial thinking skills while helping to create ad scale enterprises.
In order to continue its growth, the UWM Research Foundation is seeking a full-time Administrative and Digital Media Coordinator. This individual will report to the UWM Research Foundation President and Director for the UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center and the Director of Technology Commercialization. Highlighted below are some of the position responsibilities:
Scheduling high level meetings, reviewing and drafting communiques, creating and editing presentations, facilitating mailing projects, preparing meeting agendas, conducting research, managing grant projects, coordinating Board meetings, assisting in the planning and coordinating of marketing events, managing and purchasing office supplies, drafting news and press releases, maintaining the UWMRF, LEC, and Milwaukee I-Corps websites as well as their corresponding social media platforms, implementing email marketing for various UWMRF technologies, acting as the liaison between the UWMRF and campus on graphic design projects and a variety of other duties as necessary.
This position will occasionally be required to attend meetings/receptions and assist with programs that will require availability outside of general office hours.
This individual will show an extreme attention for detail, have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment, be organized, have excellent written and oral communication skills and be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. This individual will also be familiar with social media marketing strategies for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator or other design programs a plus. A minimum of one-year office experience is required and a bachelor’s degree level of education is preferred.
The UWM Research Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
The UWM Research Foundation is proud to offer the following benefits to full-time staff.
- 403(b) with 5% employer contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long Term Disability Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time
- Paid Holidays
- Free parking in our heated garage
- Casual Fridays
- Weekly/monthly employer provided breakfast parfait and whole organic fruit
- Annual holiday party
- Open-concept, modern office environment
- Workstations include a Herman Miller chair and a sit/stand desk
Salary: Commensurate with ability and experience.
How to Apply:
Resumes can be submitted on the UWM Research website at https://uwmrf.org/employment/
Fax to (414) 906-4680
or mail to 1440 East North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
