FOIA & Communications Specialist — Drive Transparent Reporting

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

A prestigious urban university in Chicago is seeking a FOIA Officer and Communications Specialist to coordinate responses to FOIA requests and assist with media communications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field, along with at least three years of office experience. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office are essential. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Three years of professional experience in an office setting.
• Experience with project and records management.
• Knowledge of FOIA processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to FOIA requests.
• Review and process documents for FOIA compliance.
• Collaborate with FOIA officers across the system.
• Research for daily news summaries.
• Maintain communication lists for publications.

Skills

Sound judgment

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A prestigious urban university in Chicago is seeking a FOIA Officer and Communications Specialist to coordinate responses to FOIA requests and assist with media communications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field, along with at least three years of office experience. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office are essential. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.