Research Services Office Manager & ADR Support

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Illinois’ School of Information Sciences seeks an experienced Office Manager to support the Associate Dean for Research. This 100% full-time Civil Service role handles calendar management, travel, budgets, and committee coordination to enable research initiatives.

You will work across research services, coordinate events, prepare materials, and maintain records, with emphasis on discretion, organization, and proactive communication within a busy academic environment.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience supporting senior leadership in a university setting.
• Ability to manage calendars, travel, and budgets with discretion.
• Familiarity with university systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support to the ADR, including calendar management and travel arrangements.
• Assist with budget balancing spreadsheets for grants and gifts and monitor deadlines.
• Coordinate committee meetings, prepare materials, and transcribe minutes.
• Support research services staff tasks and special projects as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Emburse

MyUIFinancials

Job description

The University of Illinois’ School of Information Sciences seeks an experienced Office Manager to support the Associate Dean for Research. This 100% full-time Civil Service role handles calendar management, travel, budgets, and committee coordination to enable research initiatives.

You will work across research services, coordinate events, prepare materials, and maintain records, with emphasis on discretion, organization, and proactive communication within a busy academic environment.