Administrative Aide - Administration & Finance
@ University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health

Chicago, IL
$67,500
On Site
Full Time
Posted 13 hours ago

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About UIC School of Public Health

UIC, a preeminent urban public research university in Chicago, serves over 34,000 diverse students and is recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, among other designations. It partners with civic, corporate, and community leaders worldwide.

Position Overview

The Administrative Aide - Administration & Finance role provides essential administrative support to the UIC Law Business Office. This role is responsible for managing student account inquiries, coordinating with Financial Aid, Bursar, and Registrar, and ensuring smooth office operations including purchasing, travel, and confidential record management.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level support to the Director of Business and Finance.
  • Act as liaison for student account inquiries and coordinate with related offices.
  • Manage purchasing processes and respond to internal and external inquiries.
  • Oversee office operations and maintain confidential information.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting in compliance with policies.
  • Supervise financial transactions, reimbursements, and reconciliation activities.
  • Guide and train student workers and staff on office procedures.
  • Manage U-Pass and i-card distribution and maintain accurate records.
  • Support special events, departmental projects, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent and five years of experience through education or job experience in office administration, finance, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong organization, scheduling skills, client relationship management, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other related software.

Application Process

Candidates must complete the entire online application including detailed work history and all supporting documentation. Illinois residency within 180 days of employment is required. Once submitted, changes cannot be made, and reapplication is not allowed after the close date.

Key skills/competency

administrative support, office operations, student inquiries, purchasing, travel coordination, record management, compliance, scheduling, vendor management, training

How to Get Hired at University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor details to office administration roles.
  • Highlight relevant skills: Emphasize administrative, finance, and tech expertise.
  • Research UIC: Understand the institution's mission and culture.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice responses on task handling and organization.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Microsoft Office suite basics.
Practice data management in Excel.
Understand Banner and online purchasing.
Familiarize with travel expense systems.

Behavioral Questions

Describe time management experiences.
Explain handling confidential records.
Discuss coordinating student inquiries.
Share conflict resolution examples.

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