University of Illinois Chicago Hiring for Business/Administrative Associate – Office for Access and Equity at Chicago, IL  Full Time

Business/Administrative Associate – Office for Access and Equity

Hiring Department: Office for Access and Equity

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023688

Posting Close Date: 3/6/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

This position will provide essential management of the department’s daily operations and manage the purchasing, budgeting, and human resource functions for the department. This includes performing a variety of HR functions including but not limited to hiring, payroll processing, salary program management, coordination of employee annual performance reviews, and compliance reporting, as well as financial transactions including payroll and expense reconciliation, processing of expenditures through university HRIS systems, and budgetary management for OAE units.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position.
2. Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience.

   (NOTE: A Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expanded knowledge of University policies and procedures applicable to students, employees, or applicants.
• Working knowledge of civil rights, affirmative action, and equal opportunity laws and regulations.
• The ability to multi-task, hire and train staff, and use independent judgment.
• The ability to collect and analyze data and to reach a conclusion supported by research.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work effectively with a range of diverse persons at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with computers including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

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 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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.

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