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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · 1 day ago

Business Administrative Associate

Urbana, IL

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $105K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Business Administrative Associate to provide confidential operational and executive-level management support for the Office of the Executive Vice President & Vice President for Academic Affairs. The role involves managing schedules, overseeing administrative functions, and coordinating fiscal activities while ensuring compliance with university policies.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Administer and manage a variety of administrative and managerial functions, which requires comprehensive knowledge about OEVP/ VPAA program activities, and includes providing and interpreting applicable University and departmental policies and procedures. Deliver and/or draft authoritative responses that represent appropriate positions of the EVP/VPAA and OVPAA officers, and that may commit a course of action to effectively address and/or resolve matters related to OEVP/VPAA operations and services

Establish, manage and oversee processing of memoranda, reports, and correspondence received and/or produced by OEVP/VPAA, including those containing sensitive and confidential information, which requires comprehensive knowledge about program activities and the ability to provide and/or interpret applicable University and departmental policies and procedures to facilitate administrative responses in a timely manner. Account for the security, accuracy, and accessibility of all electronic and paper files, including business correspondence, financial information, personnel information, inventory records and other documentation. Write, review, edit, and/or revise documents prepared by other staff members and draft documents for the EVP/VPAA

Provide confidential executive-level support to the EVP/VPAA and OEVP/VPAA administrators, including planning, coordinating and prioritizing schedule/appointments, meetings, and travel. Effectively work as primary liaison with units both internal and external to the university in achieving high quality working collaborations and assistance from OEVP/VPAA, answering inquiries and providing assistance and clarifications, including the three universities, the Office of the President, Board of Trustees, University Counsel, and state and federal government agencies (IBHE budget meetings, Illinois Legislative Appropriations hearings), Illinois Public Universities, External Relations State Tours. Coordinate and plan special events, including town hall meetings, high-level military and dignitaries' visits

Liaison with system executive offices on day-to-day tasks. Assist president's office as needed. Assist with executive programs, projects and activities in conjunction with the President's Office, including the President's Executive Leadership Program, and other academic initiatives, chancellor investitures, Fireside Chats, Salute to Academic Achievement, Shin Humanitarian Award, University Scholars, OpEd Public Voices

Assist with coordination of fiscal activities of OEVP/VPAA including: working closely with the AVPAA and the Coordinator of Fiscal Planning and Budgeting in managing OEVP/VPAA funds and 4 OEVP/VPAA accounts; handling OEVP/VPAA fund expenditures; consulting with other OEVP/VPAA units, CFO Office, and other University units regarding business/financial activities; reviewing and authorizing account usage for expenditures; facilitating and approving expense reports, requisitions, and other business transactions; and initiating follow up as needed. Manage OEVP/VPAA orgs 709000 and 276000 in FABWEB inventory system. Coordinate, authorize, and monitor requests for services and/or office equipment and supplies managed by UIUC Office of Facilities and Services, including: printing services, car pool, online maintenance orders, office equipment and supplies, and other requests. Serve as telecom unit coordinator for EVP/VPAA and monitor statement charges and accounts

Manage and perform other assigned duties appropriate for a Business Administrative Assistant classification, such as coordinating assistance for the Chicago system offices as needed. Assist in maintaining EVPAA website for consistency, news, updates, etc

Manage and coordinate all support activities of OEVP/VPAA with full accountability for results. Participate in the development/implementation of policies and procedures related to OEVP/VPAA operations to promote consistency and uniformity among administrative officials/staff, and to ensure management services and related functions are conducted in compliance with University and departmental guidelines and regulations. Coordinate and administer specific assignments provided by the EVP/VPAA or OEVP/VPAA administrators. Monitor priorities and deadlines of those assignments

Review BOT items for each BOT meeting to ensure appointment items are accurate and coordinate review by the EVP/VPAA and president. Ensure that EVP/VPAA has all materials for BOT meetings. Provide a brief summary outlining the appointment for high-level candidates from the three universities. Liaison between the BOT, president's office, and the three universities for questions on high-level appointment process, approval, and announcements

Provide support for the following OEVP/VPAA units as needed: Enterprise Risk Management; Chief Digital Risk Officer; Executive Director of Labor Relations and Chief Data and Analytics Officer. Partner with other OEVP/VPAA administrative officials/staff to achieve public relations/customer service objectives and goals, and respond to public information inquiries received from a variety of internal/external persons that comprise the following constituencies: members of the Board of Trustees; Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) officials/staff; state/federal legislators; higher education administration from the State of Illinois and nationally; news media outlets; executive officials at all campus locations; University faculty, students, and staff; FOIA requests, and referrals made by the President's Office. Responsible for analyzing inquiries to ensure they are directed to the appropriate person for a timely and accurate response

Manage the electronic calendar for the Executive Vice President & Vice President of Academic Affairs and exercise initiative, discretion and independent judgment in prioritizing scheduling conflicts and addressing urgent matters. Responsible for reviewing EVP/VPAAs schedule to meet deadlines and to gather and provide appropriate materials for meetings, appointments, travel, reports and special projects. Assist in managing and coordinating organizational activities of principal and unit and associated responsibilities and deadlines, expediting actions for update and successful completion

Serve as confidential assistant to the EVP/VPAA and OEVP/VPAA officers in handling sensitive and confidential issues, and in reviewing and developing responses to general inquiries, complaints, requests for specific assistance, and/or urgent matters requiring immediate attention

Manage OEVP/VPAA programs/special projects through completion including: coordinating OEVP/VPAA recurring programs including the sabbatical review process and committee; University Statutes, preparing agenda and materials for distribution to appropriate administrative officials/staff that contain sensitive and confidential information; monitoring progress of established timelines to ensure deadlines are met; ensuring projects and related functions are administered in alignment with high expectations for accuracy and professionalism; and initiating follow up as needed to ensure overall program/project objectives and goals are met

Day to day supervision of clerical employees and responsible for coordination of schedule of office, principals calendar and travel, and all scheduling and meeting support

Qualification

Business AdministrationManagerial ExperienceFinancial ManagementMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational SkillsMulti-taskingInterpersonal SkillsConfidentialitySelf-motivation

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position

Two (2) years of 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.)

Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in an area of specialization inherent to the position may be required

Preferred

An additional four(4) years of related experience

Extensive knowledge and understanding about the administrative roles of the AVPAA and the VPAA to appropriately represent department administrative positions and managerial philosophies, and to effectively direct and administer all assigned duties and responsibilities

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Company

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development.

Founded in 1915

Champaign, IL, US

10001+ employees