Office Manager (Part-Time Permanent)

Job no: 517916 Work type: On Campus Location: Normal, Illinois Division Name: Academic Affairs Department: Dean of Education Job Summary The purpose of this position is to support the Dean of the College of Education and to support the planning and execution of college-wide events related to community, friends, and alumni, including information dissemination.
In addition to the outreach and events support, this position will retain responsibility for supporting the College Faculty Status Committee (and related personnel matters) and the work of the College Council.
Additional Information https://education.
illinoisstate.
edu/ Salary Rate / Pay Rate $18.
50 - $19.
15 per hour Required Qualifications High school graduation or equivalent Twenty-four (24) months of work experience comparable to the third level of this series.
This work includes experience that was in support of the day-to-day operations of an office or organization, performing a wide variety of office support tasks which require the use of judgment and initiative and the ability to operate computer systems, using word processing, database, and software packages.
Knowledge of the organization, programs, practices, and procedures of a department/unit is central to the performance of the duties.
Preferred Qualifications Excellent working knowledge of the University procedures related to purchasing, events scheduling, parking, renting, clerical, and ASPT procedures.
Ability to perform work within assigned deadlines with accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail Ability to relate well with external constituencies and provide excellent information services to students, administrators, and faculty.
Well organized and capable of assuming intense responsibilities for planning, coordinating, and implementing program activities related to events planning.
Basic skills using the following computer programs: desktop publishing, electronic calendar management, student/staff personnel databases, email, Microsoft productivity software (local and cloud-based).
Work Hours Monday through Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm Functional Expectations Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
Proposed Starting Date January 2024 Required Applicant Documents Cover Letter Reference List Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process.
Please have these documents ready prior Optional Applicant Documents Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options Certification of Retirement Annuity Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process.
Please have these documents ready prior Special Instructions for Applicants Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions.
Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) 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.
Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history.
This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are using college or university coursework to qualify for this position, then college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration.
Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.
To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.
Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.
438.
0011, Attn: Kira Shelton Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions.
No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam.
If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score.
After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois.
All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3236-Clericals.
Contact Information for Applicants Kira Shelton Human Resources kgshelt@ilstu.
edu (309) 438-2120 Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.
1.
30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review.
You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383.
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 11/29/2023 07:50 AM CST Application Closes: 12/10/2023 11:55 PM CST