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University of Wisconsin - Madison

Fund Assistant

🇺🇸 Monona, WI

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $25 per Hour

💻 Finance

🗓️ August 7th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

SMK is hiring a Fund Assistant to support business operations and professionals at the Badger Fund, a $55 million fund of funds investing in Wisconsin-based venture capital. The role involves coordinating meetings, supporting accounting tasks, managing office activities, tracking industry data, and publishing the company's quarterly newsletter.

Highlights

  • Coordinate meetings and support external events
  • Track and report industry and portfolio data
  • Support accounting functions
  • Manage office tasks
  • Publish quarterly newsletters
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office required
  • Associate Degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Position involves part-time hours (20-25 per week) with a flexible schedule
  • Salary is $25.00 per hour
  • Work on-site at SMK office in Monona, Wisconsin

Fund Assistant Full Description



Department Overview: 
 | SMK is the General Partner of the Badger Fund. The Badger Fund is a $55 Million fund of funds that is the lead investor in six Wisconsin-based Venture Capital funds managed by first-time fund managers.In April of 2024, the BFOF received its second appropriation of $25 million to be invested in Wisconsin Venture Capital. In addition, the fund was made evergreen. The Fund’s portfolio will continue to grow over the next decade.

Anticipated Hours Per Week 
 | 20 to 25 hours

Schedule: 
 | 20-25 hours per week. Flexibe schedule

Salary/Wage Range: 
 | Monthly $25.00 to $25.00

Number Of Positions 
 | 1

Position Summary/Job Duties: 
 | SMK seeks an aspiring accounting professional to support the business operations and professionals at the Fund. The assistant will gain exposure to the venture capital business.Responsibilities:Coordinate meetings and support external eventsTrack and report industry and portfolio data    Support accounting function   Office management  Publish the company’s quarterly newsletter

Qualifications: 
 | Associate Degree or Equivalent Work Experience  Ability to work at the SMK office in Monona, WisconsinAdvanced experience with Excel, PowerPoint and MS Office ProductsAbility to work in results-focused team environment   

Physical Demands 
 | N/A

Application Instructions: 
 | Please send your resume and a cover letter to: sam.md@badgerfundpartners.com

Contact: 
 | Org: SMK, General Partner of Badger Fund of Funds
Contact: Sam Adams
Email: sam.md@badgerfundpartners.com