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Office Administrator - Extended Posting

Employer
Northern Illinois University
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 21, 2022

Primary Function

The primary role of this position is to serve as staff assistant to the Chair of the Department (Chair), provide administrative support for the operational and organizational staff, and to serve as secretary to the faculty of the Department of Public Administration (Department). Much of the work is technical and requires high sensitivity and confidentiality. The office administrator must have excellent technical skills, be able to determine work assignments, create new methods of systems, be creative, be attentive to details, have high communication ability; must also have knowledge of the many programs and activities of the Department. This individual must help prioritize tasks of the office staff and the Chair and be able to develop relationships with individuals of different cultural, economic, and physical backgrounds. The office administrator should have highly proficient knowledge of word processing and data management software, including spreadsheets, online surveys, and databases. This individual should also be able to draw upon organizational skills to help the Chair organize the faculty and staff to accomplish its goals and objectives. This position requires advanced skills in independent decision making. The office administrator has the freedom to determine work methods and set priorities for completing tasks. This individual must make sure all reports, budgets, deadlines, and events are on schedule and done on time. The office administrator sets daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals for himself/herself in consultation with the Chair and office staff. Requires occasional offsite work with a modified schedule to support student, faculty, and alumni events.

Duties and Responsibilities (generally)

The office administrator will work with the Chair and Assistant to the Chair to coordinate hiring for faculty, staff, and graduate assistants including generating customer invoices for external graduate assistants appointments.

They will also process payroll and benefit for all employees in the department.

The office administrator is also responsible for managing departmental financial accounts, including monitoring budget, and record keeping, purchasing and processing all financial forms for both NIU and foundation funds.

The office administrator enters and maintains course schedules in NIU’s academic software system. They will also collect and file grade rosters, direct the course evaluation process.

The office administrator will prepare annual merit review documents, file merit review letters and prepare reports for evaluation meeting and distributes to faculty.

The office administrator will manage meeting calendars, along with space and equipment requests for the department. Greet visitors to the department as well as answer phone
and direct the caller to the appropriate parties.

Minimum Required Qualifications for this position

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.

Specialty Factors (Additional Required Qualifications)

Education and Experience Preferred

Experience with NyNIU student system, accounts receivable and financial systems.

List the knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to the performance of this position.

Highly proficient knowledge of word processing and data management software, including spreadsheets, online surveys, and databases.

Highly proficient experience with budgeting and finance, organizational skills, ability to evaluate and prioritize tasks.

Working Hours

Mon-Fri, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Minimum Pay Rate (Hourly or Monthly)

$14.26-15.50/hour

Hiring Rate Information

Actual hiring rate is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity; position includes a robust benefits package to eligible applicants.

Posting Date

04/21/2022

Closing Date

05/31/2022

Priority Review Date

Special Instructions for Applicants
  • Applicants must be a current citizen or resident of the State of Illinois to move forward in the hiring process.
  • Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position, however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.
  • If you have education and/or training in excess of what is required, we encourage you to upload your unofficial transcripts.
  • After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this particular position.
  • Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.
  • We STRONGLY recommend that contact information used in your online profile be personal use, not professional/work information: personal email address, home address, and phone numbers. The information you provide is used to make contact on search updates, department referrals and interviews, etc. We must be able to relay sensitive and important information in a way that protects your privacy concerning job search activity, now and in the future.
  • ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE SCHEDULED TO COME TO THE NIU DEKALB CAMPUS TO TAKE A STATE UNIVERSITIES CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION . At the time of testing, you will be required to present a photo ID. NOTE : If you have previously tested for this classification and wish to rewrite the exam to improve your score and register position, please contact CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu, with the subject line Office Administrator 2666, by the posting deadline.
  • Required documentation noted in the posting such as driver’s license, licensures, or certifications MUST be presented at the time of examination.
  • If eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application in order to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.
  • After testing of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.
  • Click on Office Administrator for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
  • Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Application Procedures

Link to Department Homepage

https://www.niu.edu/clas/public-administration/

Physical Demands

EEO Statement

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

Is Background Check Required

Yes

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

NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety.
Quick Link

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/62792

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. * What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  3. * 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 remember to upload a copy of your certification or unofficial copy of your transcript.)
    • Yes
    • No
  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
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Other
Optional Documents
  1. Certifications/Licensure #1
  2. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
  3. Transcripts #2 (unofficial with official required at hire)
  4. Transcripts #3 (unofficial with official required at hire)
  5. Other #2
  6. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)


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