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University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC): Assistant to the Executive Director, Center for Advanced Design, Research and Exploration

*** University of Illinois at Chicago - INTERNAL SEARCH ***

Title:

Assistant to the Executive Director, Center for Advanced Design, Research and Exploration

Job Description:

The CENTER for ADVANCED DESIGN, RESEARCH and EXPLORATION, at the

University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking an Assistant to the

Executive Director to provide high-level administrative support to the

administrative core of the center and executive director. Staff member

will be responsible for maintaining, organizing, and completion of all

administrative functions directly related to the day to day and

operational functions of the research unit including processing

financial transactions, vouchers and reimbursements, making travel

arrangements, supplies management and other administrative duties as

assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently employed at UIC with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of

experience in an administrative office is required (academic research

setting preferred). Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

Professional highly required. The successful candidate must be detail

orientated; highly organized; able to work with others; and able to deal

with sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.

Posting End Date

December 28, 2009

Contact Person

For fullest consideration please submit a resume and 3 letters of

recommendation by 12/28/09 to Angela Prazza, Coordinator of Research

Programs, 1253 S. Halsted St. #204, Chicago,IL 60607. Email

prazza@uic.edu. UIC is an AA EOE.