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Job Description

As the primary office contact for the administrative unit, this position initiates, coordinates, and oversees all office support for the effective functioning of the office. This position requires the ability to carry out different administrative functions and requires flexibility to troubleshoot unexpected issues. Effective time management is necessary to work effectively and meet deadlines. This position utilizes extensive knowledge of National Center for Urban Education goals and university rules, including knowledge of travel, purchasing, and grant regulations, and acts as the in-house resource for all Chicago employees.

The work location is in Chicago.

Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent.

2. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience comparable to the third level of this series. This work includes performing a wide variety of office support tasks, which require the use of judgment and initiative and the ability to operate computer systems, using word processing, database and software packages. Knowledge of the organization, programs, practices and procedures of a department/unit is central to the performance of the duties.

If this position is Security Sensitive or if you are subject to a criminal background investigation based on University policy, then employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Salary

$19.55 - $20.33 per hour

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Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Kira Shelton
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Comments	Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work experience portions. Please list all education and all jobs you have had. Do not leave gaps in employment. You must list all duties you performed in the job duties section (Phrases such as "See Resume" are not acceptable). Failure to follow any of these instructions may constitute an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please prepare in advance a resume, cover letter, and at least 3 professional references with phone numbers to attach to this application. A Civil Service examination is required for this position. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application status for testing. If you are qualified and invited to take the examination, then a courtesy exam may be arranged in the Chicago area if necessary. Other documentation such as any applicable business related certifications (Business/Administrative Technology, Bookkeeping Office Assistant, or Customer Service) or official/unofficial transcripts must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service exam. Certifications can be uploaded in the optional License 1/License 2 document section. Transcripts can be uploaded in the optional Transcripts 1/Transcripts 2 document section. See below for alternate submission options. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, a copy of your DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline or brought to the Civil Service exam in order to receive the maximum eligible points. Certifications, transcripts, and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed, mailed, or delivered to Human Resources by the posting close date: Fax: 309.438.7421, Attn: Kira Shelton Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at 309-438-3383. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.