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Job Description

This position facilitates the day-to-day operations of programs, projects, and funding systems and serves as the primary contact and liaison for all aspects of these programs and projects. This position reports directly to and acts as executive assistant to the Director of the Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services. The Director reports directly to the Dean of the College of Business.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. High school graduation or equivalent

2. Any one or any combination totaling 1.0 unit of the following:

- Four (4) years (48 months) of work experience comparable to the third level (Office Support Specialist) of this series = 1.0 unit

- Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience comparable to the fourth level (Office Manager) of this series = 1.0 unit

Desired Qualifications

1. Knowledge of administrative structure of the University.
2. Ability to learn various University financial applications applying accounting principles and budgeting procedures. (i.e. Agresso and Datatel) Interest and ability in learning book keeping software.
3. Demonstrated experience organizing detailed information with accuracy.
4. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data/situations and identify appropriate solutions.
5. Demonstrated ability to determine when decisions should be made independently or in consultation with key stakeholders.
6. Demonstrated expertise with oral and written communication and customer service.
7. Demonstrated expertise with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
8. Demonstrated knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
9. Demonstrated ability and experience working with highly confidential information and matters.

Salary

$16.95 – $22.04 per hour

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Colette Homan
Phone Number	309-438-8311
Address
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 cover letter, resume, and at least 3 professional references with phone numbers to attach to this application. 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 and transcripts can be uploaded with the application or see below for alternate submission options. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214 may be faxed, mailed, or delivered to Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting in order to receive the maximum eligible points: Fax: (309) 438-0011, Attn: Colette Homan Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 A Civil Service examination is required for this position. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application status for testing.