Hybrid Finance & Operations Specialist

University of Illinois System; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Job summary

The University of Illinois System, Office of University Counsel (OUC) in Urbana, is hiring a Business and Finance Specialist (Hybrid). The role oversees financial operations, settlement processing, budgeting, procurement, and vendor management for OUC, working across campus and with multiple units.

The position emphasizes coordinating with attorneys and university teams, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting continuous improvement within OUC business operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field.
• Two years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience (Master's may substitute for one year).
• Additional education or experience as required by position.

Responsibilities

• Oversees financial operations for the Office of University Counsel (OUC), including P-Card/T-Card purchases, reimbursements, deposits, travel-related transactions, and training on processes.
• Coordinates and processes legal settlement payments, tracks activity, and ensures timely, compliant processing.
• Performs journal vouchers, account reconciliations, and financial reporting; monitors revenues and expenditures for OUC.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Procurement

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/management or related field

Tools

I-Buy

Contracts+

Emburse

BANNER

Data Warehouse

Job description

The University of Illinois System, Office of University Counsel (OUC) in Urbana, is hiring a Business and Finance Specialist (Hybrid). The role oversees financial operations, settlement processing, budgeting, procurement, and vendor management for OUC, working across campus and with multiple units.

The position emphasizes coordinating with attorneys and university teams, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting continuous improvement within OUC business operations.