Administrative & Operations Specialist (Hybrid)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Office Support Specialist to provide critical administrative support within the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. The role includes screening calls, handling travel arrangements, purchasing coordination, and maintaining department records.

You will assist with events, communications, and department operations, supporting faculty, staff, and students while navigating university systems and policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related office/clerical experience.
• Experience with university systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the department under general supervision.
• Screen calls and visitors, manage travel arrangements and inventory.
• Assist with department communications and events.
• Support department head and coordination of meetings.

Skills

Office support

Clerical experience

Organizational skills

Tools

Emburse

Banner

CampusShip

FabWeb

Job description

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Office Support Specialist to provide critical administrative support within the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. The role includes screening calls, handling travel arrangements, purchasing coordination, and maintaining department records.

You will assist with events, communications, and department operations, supporting faculty, staff, and students while navigating university systems and policies.