Finance & Operations Associate (Hybrid/Remote)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Administrative Associate to support the Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA). The role involves coordinating budget reporting, funds management, and HR and facilities tasks under the direction of senior SPA leadership.

Responsibilities include supporting Directors and Associate Directors, managing calendars and travel, coordinating events, handling purchasing and records, and collaborating with the Cash Management team to monitor grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as stated in the Minimum Qualifications.
• Two years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial experience.
• Experience with compliance oversight and applying policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate budget reporting and funds management under SPA leadership.
• Provide administrative support to Directors, Associate Directors, and Assistant Directors for SPA.
• Manage calendars, travel, event coordination, and records across SPA operations.
• Oversee office purchasing, inventory, equipment, and facility management.
• Support records management and cross-training within the Administrative Support Team.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Administrative Associate to support the Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA). The role involves coordinating budget reporting, funds management, and HR and facilities tasks under the direction of senior SPA leadership.

Responsibilities include supporting Directors and Associate Directors, managing calendars and travel, coordinating events, handling purchasing and records, and collaborating with the Cash Management team to monitor grant