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The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at UIC is the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.

In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.

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Various Openings with Illinois Tollway - Chicago (West Suburbs)


  •  Accountant ($18.92 - $38.78/Hour)
    • An associate’s degree in accounting and a minimum of three (3) years of work experience as an accountant in an organization of at least $25 million in revenue OR an equivalent combination of college accounting courses and work experience is required.
    • Good aptitude for the concepts of accounting and good attention to detail.
    • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
    • A good ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally.
    • Previous experience with Peachtree or any other modern, standard general ledger system of accounting

·         Construction Insurance Analyst ($17.74 - $36.34/Hour)
    • A Bachelor’s Degree from a college with preference in business administration or related field is required.
    • Additionally, the incumbent will have a minimum of four years progressively responsible experience in administration of a risk management program, preferably with at least two years in supervisory capacity.
    • Public sector claims and construction work is desirable.
    • Excellent communication skills both oral and written are required.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and outlook is required.

  • INTERN/Business Systems/Fleet ($12 .00 - $14.00/Hour)
o   The incumbent must be currently studying in the fields of Business, Project Management, or a related field, going into his/her 3rd or 4th year of an Accredited Undergraduate College/University Program, or starting a Graduate Program
o   Must be able to work a forty (40) hour work week, Monday through Friday.
o   Excellent verbal communication, written, research and organization skills are required.
o   Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
o   Perform basic office functions such as filing, copying and faxing.