College Office Manager
About The Position
The Office Manager for the College provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and supervisory support for rapidly expanding academic departments, this includes support for the Associate Dean, department chairs, faculty, staff, students, and student workers. This position manages day-to-day operations, coordinates annual faculty searches, supports multiple student organizations, assists the advising office, oversees departmental events, and responds to high-volume faculty and student needs. This role is central to maintaining efficient departmental workflow and supporting sustained program growth. The College of Engineering at Illinois State University is growing! We’re seeking a highly organized and proactive candidates to help build and support the daily operations of a new and evolving academic environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape processes, support faculty and students, and play a key part in establishing a strong foundation for continued growth. If you enjoy creating structure and collaborating with a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience comparable to the third level of this series. This includes work such as 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.
Nice To Haves
- Strong organization skills and detail oriented.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Sound writing and editing skills.
- Sound ability to manage multiple projects.
- Familiarity with the policies and procedures of Illinois State University.
Benefits
- Insurance benefits , including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
