Office Manager / Creative Admin

The budgeted salary range for the position is $22.48/hr - $23.86/hr. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position is located on the Rockford campus 90 miles northwest of Chicago. (On-Site Work – Not Remote). About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary This position performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties to support the Office of the Dean and academic departments. This includes serving as the delegated administrative support and liaison between the department chairs, their faculty, students, the dean's office as well as affiliated hospitals in the execution of the duties and responsibilities. Duties require the use of judgment and initiative and require extensive knowledge of the organization, programs, and the activities of the administrators they support. It is essential for the employee to have the ability to exercise discretion in the handling of sensitive and confidential information. Duties & Responsibilities RegionalDean’s Office Administration - Serveas the primary point of contact for the Regional Dean’s Office, providingfront-line customer service to visitors and callers. Support office operationsby coordinating purchases, managing administrative tasks, and assisting withDean’s Office projects and activities. DepartmentAdministrative Support - Provideadministrative support to assigned department chairs, including schedulingmeetings and events, arranging event logistics, coordinating travel andconference registrations, processing reimbursements, and preparing materialsfor classes, meetings, and student-related activities. FacultyPromotion Coordination - Manageand support faculty promotion dossier preparation in Interfolio and remaincurrent on related training. Collaborate with faculty to compile and verifyrequired documentation, monitor progress, ensure deadlines are met andcompliance with UICOM policies, and maintain accuracy and timeliness throughoutthe promotion process. FinancialAdministration and Budget Support - Processdepartmental purchases and reimbursements, reconcile transactions in universityfinancial systems, maintain expenditure records, ensure compliance withuniversity policies, and assist with budget planning and monitoring. FacultyAppointment and Recruitment Support - Assistwith faculty appointment and onboarding processes by collecting requireddocumentation, maintaining faculty records and credentials, preparingappointment-related correspondence, and coordinating communications with newfaculty members. Support faculty recruitment efforts by coordinating candidateitineraries, travel arrangements, and interview logistics. DocumentPreparation and Reporting - Prepare,edit, and format correspondence, reports, recommendations, and otherprofessional documents. Compile, organize, and maintain information forrecurring reports and faculty-related administrative needs. CommitteeSupport - Provideadministrative support to department committees, including meetingcoordination, agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up activities. OtherDuties Performother duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience comparable to the third level of this series. Preferred Qualifications Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent organizational skills with an ability to think proactively and prioritize work Ability to make independent, informed decisions Office Manager Hiring Department : Dean's Office Location : Rockford, IL USA Workplace Type : On‑Site Requisition ID : 1042656 Posting Close Date : 9/3/26 Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 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