Academic Department Operations Specialist

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Education Policy, Organization and Leadership department seeks an Office Support Specialist to manage day-to-day operations for the department and support the head.

Responsibilities include coordinating department events, serving as liaison inside and outside the university, handling communications, scheduling, and maintaining calendars and newsletters.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and foundational office experience.
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Responsibilities

• Serve as a department liaison to internal and external constituencies and represent the Department.
• Arrange conferences, meetings and luncheons within the University and with private sector partners.
• Assist with visits, events, scheduling, and materials for faculty and student programs.
• Staff liaison for various department committees and participate in long-range planning.
• Provide leadership on special projects and back-up support to the head's office.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Office technology experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

I-Buy

T-Card

P-Card

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Education Policy, Organization and Leadership department seeks an Office Support Specialist to manage day-to-day operations for the department and support the head.

Responsibilities include coordinating department events, serving as liaison inside and outside the university, handling communications, scheduling, and maintaining calendars and newsletters.