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Assistant To Department Chairperson

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Business/Administrative Associate
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Posting Duration 1/30/2023 - 2/10/2023
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

This position supports the administrative leadership of the Chairperson, Department of Physics, and functions in all aspects of the Department's development and business operations. This includes, but is not limited to: budget management, course scheduling, alumni relations, public relations, social media, publications, special projects, and institutional research.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, management, or a field related to the position.
2. Two (2) years of full-time or part-time equivalent professional level business, financial, or managerial work experience which must include budgeting 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.
3. Computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, internet browsers, specialized administrative systems, etc.
4. Strong oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications
1. Experience with ISU budget, administrative, and course scheduling, including Colleague Ellucian, Agresso, One, Cognos, iPeople, Campus Solutions, etc.
2. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint and web development software
3. Knowledge and experience with the ISU Physics Department curriculum and degree requirements
4. Experience managing social media for department communications and alumni networking
5. Good social skills
6. Knowledge of confidential matters, the need for confidentiality and discretion, and priority of various projects or situations.
7. Ability to work without supervision and to make significant decisions regarding budgetary matters along with having supervisory capabilities.


Salary

$23.00 to $28.00 per hour


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Breanna Crippen
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.