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Administrative Aide-Academic Programs and Services | University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign


University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign


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Urbana, IL | United States


Job description

Administrative Aide-Academic Programs and Services
Academic Programs and Services

In person work model

Job Summary
Under supervision of the Assistant Vice President, manages diverse and broad-based administrative management duties to facilitate services administered within the University Academic Programs and Services (UAPS) unit. Position provides primary support for the Assistant Vice President for Academic Programs and Partnerships (AVPAPP) who serves as the Director of UAPS. Position supervises one clerical employee.
1. Provide administrative support for the UAPS unit with main priority of assisting the Assistant Vice President for Academic Programs and Partnership who serves as Director of Academic Programs and Services. On behalf of the AVPAPP, facilitate and handle a variety of administrative and managerial functions that promote continuity of operations and services. This requires comprehensive knowledge of overall programs/activities.

2. Manage the AVPAPP's calendar, addressing meeting requests and needs, making sure recurring meetings (e.g., staff meetings, BOT, one-on-ones with direct reports) are entered, supported by exercising initiative, discretion, and independent judgment in prioritizing scheduling conflicts and addressing urgent matters. Responsible for reviewing schedules to meet deadlines and to gather and provide appropriate materials for meetings, appointments, travel, reports, and special projects. Also manage other departmental calendars.

3. In conjunction with the Assistant Director, oversee the academic program database. Prepare and distribute correspondence with IBHE and university officials as well as draft program reports for the EVP/VPAA. Maintain electronic academic program files. Schedule and attend Academic Affairs and Academic Programs (AAAP) committee meetings. Compose and edit correspondence. This correspondence is often complex, confidential, urgent, and of an important nature.

4. Serve as liaison between the System Residency Appeals Committee and the Registrar's Offices. Oversee the appeal process from receipt of appeal through notifying the registrar's office of committee's decision. Involves use of BOX accounts, scheduling meetings, document preparation, and maintaining confidential files.

5. Assist with travel logistics for principals/offices supported when needed (i.e., hotel, airlines, etc.).

6. Serve as UAPS business manager, working closely with the AVPAPP and the EVP/VPAA Assistant Director for Business Operations and the Coordinator of Fiscal Planning and Budgeting in managing departmental fund expenditures, consulting with UAPS staff, Office of Business and Financial Services (OBFS), and other university units regarding business/financial activities; reviewing/authorizing account usage for expenditures; facilitating/approving budget transfers, expense reports, requisitions, and other business transactions; and initiating follow-up as needed to track commitments.

7. Serve as liaison between the AVPAPP and support staff in the offices of the President, Executive Vice President/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Planning and Budgeting, Board of Trustees, IBHE, and administrators at the three universities to promote effectiveness and efficiency of daily office operations.

8. Provide support for all UAPS Events, assist with logistics and travel off-site to events.

9. Serve as a resource or back-up for university applications for travel, invoice vouchers, and iBuy including performing, approving, and/or overseeing document production/processing activities. This includes the review of travel expense reports submitted by directors and support staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established university policies and procedures; determine appropriate C-FOAP for expenses; authorize revisions to, and/or complete, forms as needed.

10. As UAPS' Unit Security Contact (USC), responsible for requesting employee access to various university processes (e.g., Banner, Chrome River, iBuy) via the AITS Enterprise Systems method/application/form. This requires a good understanding of the various roles and systems an employee will need to perform their work. Request network access (e.g., getting email and drive access established for new employees) through the AITS System Access Management office.

11. Primary contact for purchasing technical equipment for UAPS staff and working with Technology Services IT staff to get new computers imaged.

12. Serve as UAPS Pinnacle unit coordinator, responsible for requesting changes to phone service.
Provide assistance with special projects assigned by the President to OEVP/VPAA (e.g., Shin Award, Mental Health Symposium) and, when appropriate, attend committee meetings for these projects; monitor progress of established timelines to ensure deadlines are met; and initiate follow-up as needed to ensure overall program/project objectives and goals are met.

13. Assist with (in consultation with the System Human Resource Services office) hiring support staff, extra help, and student employees for UAPS. Monitor UAPS staff usage of personal leave and generate reports as needed for the AVP.

14. Serve as back-up for 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.

15. Manage and perform other administrative duties appropriate for an Administrative Aide.

Minimum Qualifications

Per SUCSS Class Specification High school graduation or equivalent Any one or any combination totaling five (5) years (60 months) from the following categories: college coursework in business, finance, accounting, or a related field: 60 semester hours or an Associate's degree equals one (1) year (12 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) 120 semester hours or a Bachelor's degree equals three (3) years (36 months) Master's degree or higher equals four (4) years (48 months) progressively more responsible general or specialized office experience which included aspects of supervising staff or a job function, organizing, and performing duties that lead to knowledge of generally accepted office principles

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Appointment Information


This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0058 - Administrative Aide position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 1/29/2024. Starting salary for this position is $50,000, salary is commensurate with experience.


Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position. We are unable to sponsor an employment VISA or take over sponsorship for an employment VISA for this position now and in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States with no VISA sponsorship.


For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information


Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on February 26th, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact [email protected] . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .


Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected] .



Requisition ID : 1022868

Job Category : Administrative



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