Administrative Office Associate, Cell & Developmental Biology

Laseagrant; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Office Support Associate for the Cell & Developmental Biology unit within the College of LAS. The role supports professors, students, and staff with clerical tasks and seminar logistics in a busy academic department.

Responsibilities include coordinating invitations, travel and accommodations, drafting announcements, updating calendars, and handling reception duties. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 18 months of office/clerical experience or coursework combined may satisfy requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of internal and external constituents.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to professors, graduate students, and research staff; assist Office Manager.
• Assist with seminar logistics: invitations, travel arrangements, hotel bookings, announcements, and itineraries.
• Maintain calendars, arrange meetings, process reimbursements, and manage records and mail distribution.
• Greet visitors, answer phones, and support general office operations and department communications.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

18 months office/clerical experience

Tools

Office software

Computer systems

Job description

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Office Support Associate for the Cell & Developmental Biology unit within the College of LAS. The role supports professors, students, and staff with clerical tasks and seminar logistics in a busy academic department.

Responsibilities include coordinating invitations, travel and accommodations, drafting announcements, updating calendars, and handling reception duties. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.