Academic Office & Budget Administrator

neiu; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago seeks an experienced Office Manager to oversee the operation, administration, and management of four department and program offices. The role is the sole support staff member and requires sound judgment, initiative, discretion, and independent decision-making.

You will provide administrative, operational, and logistical support to department chairs, coordinators, and faculty, supervise work-study students, manage budgetary matters, and ensure effective

Qualifications

• Experience in office management and administrative operations.
• Ability to supervise student workers and manage multiple offices.
• Proficiency in coordinating budgetary and financial tasks.
• Strong communication with students, staff and public.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, operational, and logistical support to department chairs and faculty.
• Coordinate clerical, secretarial, management and administrative functions.
• Maintain student records and update program information.
• Oversee budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting.
• Supervise student workers and ensure coverage.
• Liaise between departments and university community.
• Develop and implement department policies and procedures.

Skills

Office Management

Administration

Budgeting

Staff Supervision

Communication

Decision Making

Policy Development

Job description

Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago seeks an experienced Office Manager to oversee the operation, administration, and management of four department and program offices. The role is the sole support staff member and requires sound judgment, initiative, discretion, and independent decision-making.

You will provide administrative, operational, and logistical support to department chairs, coordinators, and faculty, supervise work-study students, manage budgetary matters, and ensure effective