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Office Administrator

Employer
Northern Illinois University
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 30, 2022
Position Summary

The Office Administrator oversees the general operations of the Department of Physics by providing administrative support to the Department Chair, AssistantChair, Graduate Director, Faculty, Principal Investigators of research grants, LabManager and Office Personnel. The Office Administrator supports the department’s operation and relations with internal and external NIU offices, including NIU personnel, grant administrators and administrative personnel at outside research facilities. Prepares, reviews and evaluates grant funding transitions and expirations for multiple accounts. Submits internal university paperwork regarding finance, personnel, and sabbatical, tenure, merit and effort reports. Coordinates schedule of classes with Undergraduate Director andmultiple departments while establishing and maintaining relations with related university offices. Processes all hiring paperwork concerning faculty, research scientists, extra help, student workers and post-baccalaureate candidates.
Coordinates multiple on-site department events for visitors, students, summerSTEM programs and learning assistantships. Acts as a resource and point of contact for undergraduate and graduate students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Executes all clerical and administrative functions related to the overall operations of the Department as directed by the Department Chair, Assistant Chair and Director of Graduate Studies.

Submits internal university paperwork related to department travel, finances, and personnel. Coordinates schedule of classes with Undergraduate Director and other departments. Schedule undergraduate and graduate classes in NIU academic system.

Processes human resources paperwork for faculty, staff and student hires and changes. Ensures all university, state and international guidelines are adhered to with Human Resources, Sponsored Projects, Division office and International Affairs

Confers with faculty members and grant administration to facilitate contract execution and renewal. Process and submits financial and personnel documents related to grants and projects.

Represents department and serves as a liaison with NIU departments and outside agencies. Establishing and maintaining relations with related university offices.

Supervises office support and student workers. Prioritizes and allocates clerical assignments as needed.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

High school graduation or equivalent
Any one or any combination totaling 1.0 unit of the following:

Four (4) years (48 months) of work experience comparable to the third level of this series = 1.0 unit

Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience comparable to the fourth level of this series = 1.0 unit

Note: Amounts of experience or training less than those listed above should be converted to decimal equivalents of 1.0 unit and added together when computing combinations of the different types of preparation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
2. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
3. Knowledge of administrative and administrative procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
4. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
5. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
6. Knowledge of computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data, or process information.
7. Skill in material resources management through obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
8. Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
9. Skill in decision making by considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
10. Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
11. Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
12. Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
13. Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
14. Ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
15. Ability to provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

Additional Requirements (SPS)

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

Physical demands/requirements

Sit for extended periods.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

1.00

Standard hours

37.50

Hourly Rate or Semi-monthly Pay Rate

Hiring Rate/Range

$14.26 - $15.75/hour

Earn Type

H

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Special Instructions

Quick Link to Applicant

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/64137

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity ( AAEO ) at ada@niu.edu .

Safety Information

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
  2. Transcripts #2 (unofficial with official required at hire)
  3. Certifications/Licensure #1
  4. Certifications/Licensure #2
  5. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you currently a citizen or resident of the State of Illinois?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a certification such as Business/Administrative Technology, Bookkeeping Office Assistant, Office Specialist, Customer Service, etc. or successful completion of 30-59 semester hours in any field? (Please upload an unofficial copy of your transcript or certificate.)
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  4. * Have you attached all transcripts to support the degrees you are submitting for consideration?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * If applicable, have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veterans Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.
    • Yes
    • No
    • Not Applicable


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