Office Administrator
University of Illinois

Job Info

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Office Administrator

Department of Media and Cinema Studies

Job Summary
Provide administrative support to the Head of the Department of Journalism and the Head of the Department of Media & Cinema Studies in planning and administration of daily activities, departmental work, and department events. Interpret and implements department policies, directives, standards, and record keeping. Serve as part of the College front office support team. These duties require an in-person work modality on a daily basis.
Provide administrative support to the Head of the Department of Journalism and the Head of the Department of Media & Cinema Studies in planning and administration of daily activities, departmental work, and department events. Interpret and implements department policies, directives, standards, and record keeping. Serve as part of the College front office support team. These duties require an in-person work modality on a daily basis.

Administrative Support to Department Heads:

• Review and ensure the final copy of all formal communications and documents are accurate and complete.
• Assist with formatting and reviewing Promotion and Tenure documents for department faculty.
• Manage the master copy of faculty P&T dossiers. Edit confidential dossiers and CVs. Communicate with external letter writers, answering their queries regarding P&T processes specific to the University.
• Serve as the liaison between Head, faculty, students, staff, alum, and other constituents at the campus level.
• Collect and keep records for the Faculty Annual Review.
• Maintain an overview of departmental responsibilities and deadlines and update and evaluate departmental policies and operational procedures.
• Oversee all file management for the department. Manage confidential documents including personnel, institutional and historical documents (i.e., P&T documents, sabbatical reports, faculty annual reviews and merit raise letters, faculty and graduate student records).
• Compose various correspondence and forms on behalf of the Heads.
• Oversee the collection and organization of documentation for program review, accreditation, and other departmental reviews.
• Manage the implementation and tracking of student portfolios each semester to completion of the program.
• Oversee, monitor, and approve online change of grade for the departments. Serve as a backup in this capacity for the other two academic departments in the college.
• Oversee the distribution of teaching evaluation forms to faculty, instructors, and teaching assistants each semester/term. Responsible for the completion of ICES forms for submission to the Office for Measurement and Evaluation.
• Serve as backup to the support staff in other college level units, as necessary.
  Assist with coordination of department-sponsored events as needed
• Other administrative support duties as assigned.

Reception Responsibilities:

• Serve as receptionist by greeting faculty, staff, student, and community visitors in a friendly and professional manner, answering their questions, directing them appropriately. When a visitor arrives for a scheduled appointment, notify the Dean or relevant department head of the visitor's arrival.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean reception space, including one's desk and common areas.
• Handle routine inquiries and requests via phone, email, and in person in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain positive relationships with faculty, staff, and students within the units and with colleagues in other units with which the departments and college interact.
• Coordinate the Heads' schedules/calendars. Act as the Heads' confidential assistant.
• Calendar departmental events and meetings. Create agendas, take, and archive minutes for faculty meetings.

Financial & Travel Documentation Coordination:

• Assist Heads with the fiscal management of the department's budget; maintain a record of all expenses.
• Track all accounts, including individual faculty research accounts. Responsible for gathering information and getting advance approval on Request for Funding form for all purchases and travel.
• Review the monthly account reports for consistency between RFFs, T-card purchases, P-card purchases and CFOPs.
• Serve as a proxy and prepare expense reports in the Chrome River system for the Heads and faculty. Identify whether funds are available and confer with the Heads.
• Plan and coordinate itineraries for visitors, including flight arrangements and all accommodations.
• Prepare and process visa applications for the Heads and faculty traveling abroad.

Administrative Support - College Level Activities:

• Responsible for approving all room reservation requests for the College of Media.
• Responsible for all textbook orders for the College.
• Other administrative support duties as assigned.

Additional Physical Demands
No exceptional requirements over normal administrative personnel functions. Occasional trips to other units across campus to deliver and/or pick up materials. The College of Media provides workplace flexibility to all employees, but the duties of this position require a daily in-person presence. Flexibility options are therefore provided within that context.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any one of the following from the categories below:
  • Four (4) years (48 months) of work experience comparable to the third level of this series.
  • Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience comparable to the fourth level of this series

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the University's business and operating procedures, organization and personnel, and General Policy and Guidelines Manual, as well as knowledge of the department's organization, programs, policies, procedures, mission and functions and the knowledge of procedures and policies for the other units. This position is responsible for disseminating information about policies and procedures that enable the administrative operations of the department to function efficiently and smoothly. Possess strong language skills, both oral and written, both comprehension and expression. Strong grammar and business writing techniques. Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic form. Knowledge of computers and computer systems to set up functions, enter data and/or process information (calendar/scheduling, database, spreadsheet software, etc.). Extensive knowledge and dexterity of word processing. Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. Ability to display independent judgement and initiative.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3253 - Office Administrator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 4/12/2024. Starting salary for this position is $47,000, and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact kiener2@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1024325
Job Category: Administrative Support
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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