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Office Manager

University/Agency Eastern Illinois University
Civil Service Classification Office Manager
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Posting Duration 8/11/2022 - 8/16/2022
Probationary Period 6 months

Job Description

Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for a full-time Office Manager in the TRIO SSS Program. The Office Manager is the front-line point of contact for students, faculty, and staff. Duties of this position include:

Maintaining an administrative calendar of student events and grant deadlines.
Complete research to provide student eligibility criteria pertinent to the acceptance of new TRIO participants.
Assist with reports on grant objectives and compiling statistics.
Compose correspondence and other documents.
Maintain an awareness of the department budget and participate in daily fiscal decisions/transactions.
Serve as a resource person between the TRIO program staff and staff of external units.
Prepare documents for travel expenses, invoices, and student employment.
Hire, train, and supervise student workers.


Qualifications

Qualified candidates must meet the following qualifications:

1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience comparable to the third level of this series.

Preferred qualifications are two years two years’ experience in office management at the postsecondary level, preferably with TRIO programs, Educational Opportunity Programs, multicultural or diversity programs, or similar programs; experience working with underprepared, low-income, first-generation students in an educational institution, or a state-sponsored program at the postsecondary level; an knowledge of all Microsoft Office Applications.


Salary

$15.95/hour


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Office Manager - TRIO SSS Program


Contact Information


University/Agency Eastern Illinois University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Donna Noffke
Phone Number 217-581-3911
Address Department of Human Resources – Employment
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Comments Qualified candidates will be required to pass a Civil Service Examination. To apply, you may submit an application, resume, and transcripts online at https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php . Applications must be submitted by August 16, 2022, to ensure consideration.

EIU offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive employee insurance premiums as well as flexible options for medical coverage. Vision insurance is included at no cost and dental insurance is available. Eligible employees participate in the State University Retirement System, which offers medical insurance upon retirement. Tuition waivers are offered for continued educational goals, and a generous paid time off package includes at least 11 paid holidays, earned vacation, and sick time. AA/EEOE