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Business Administrative Associate

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Business/Administrative Associate
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Posting Duration 7/8/2024 - 7/18/2024
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

This position provides oversight of the daily operations of Career Services and development of procedural, organizational, and operational plans. Additionally, provides administrative support to the Director of Career Services and as needed for Associate Directors of Career Services, and the Assistant Director for Business Operations Associate.

Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:

- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/


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 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
1. Ability to relate well with external constituencies and provide excellent information services to students, administrators, and faculty.
2. Ability to gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of university policies and procedures.
3. Ability to perform work with diplomacy, accuracy, and thoroughness, and the ability to see the big picture relative to events, planning; arrange and assign tasks so that purposes are achieved.
4. Self-motivation as work is performed without direct supervision. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize numerous projects with different deadlines.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to work independently, take initiative, exercise good judgment, and manage what can be at times a stressful work environment.
6. Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, dependability, and accuracy.
7. Working knowledge of word processing, database creation and management, spreadsheets, calendaring, email, the University's student information system, and the use of various office machines (i.e., copier, fax machine, etc.). Familiarity with Web content management programs.
8. Proficiency in the use of the Internet as a research tool.
9. Experience with hiring, supervising, and training student staff.


Salary

$22.25 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.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.