Department Administrator

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $60,580.35 - $78,398.10; bonus/equity: not s...
Departmental office administration
Budget preparation and monitoring
Faculty recruitment and appointment support
The Department Administrator manages daily administrative operations and supports the Chair in general department administration including budget tracking, travel arrangements, and scheduling

Job Summary

  • The Department Administrator manages daily administrative operations and supports the Chair in general department administration including budget tracking, travel arrangements, and scheduling.
  • The role involves preparing confidential correspondence, managing department accounts, supporting faculty recruitment, coordinating events, and maintaining the department’s website and communications.
  • The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs including health, retirement, and paid time off, and is committed to equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations.

Matching Summary

The Department Administrator manages daily administrative operations and supports the Chair in general department administration including budget tracking, travel arrangements, and scheduling.

Salary

Base: $60,580.35 - $78,398.10; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Departmental office administration
  • Budget preparation and monitoring
  • Faculty recruitment and appointment support
  • Travel arrangement coordination
  • Financial account management
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Website and communications management

Nice-to-have

  • Proficiency in MS Office and Drupal
  • Experience with university academic processes
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information
  • Team-oriented and professional demeanor
  • Forward and proactive thinking

Key Requirements

  • College or university degree
  • 2-5 years related work experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Office management experience preferred
  • Event planning experience preferred
  • Experience with academic hiring and budgeting
  • Proficiency in MS Office, HTML, Drupal

Work Rights

Not specified

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