Business Administrative Associate (Project Management Specialist) (Job ID #153417)

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in administration, communications, education, or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relations with management and staff of all levels, colleagues, and other strategic partners.
• Strong writing skills and ability to draft clear, concise memos and other documents.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to provide basic data analysis and to learn to use new data systems. 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work accordingly to meet stringent deadlines.
• Display creativity, initiative, and strategic thinking to conceptualize, plan, implement, and rework programs that support enterprise goals and objectives. 
• Self-motivation to develop new strategies and ideas to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Ability to motivate team members to achieve project goals, participate as a member of diverse and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to navigate complex relationships across the university and assist other team members and customers as necessary.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of all assigned duties, and in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Please upload all valid certifications and transcripts within the document section of your online application.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment. You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information :

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume and/or college transcript will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date. 

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

If a degree or college coursework is required, you must provide official transcripts.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

If your educational institution provides electronic transcripts, please have them sent to [email protected].

If your educational institution doesn’t provide electronic transcripts, they must mail the transcripts to:

University of Illinois at Chicago
Recruitment and Staffing
Human Resources Building Room 109
715 S. Wood Street M/C 862
Chicago IL 60612
Attn: CD8668 - Business Administrative Associate - JKN 

If an application and all applicable forms, transcripts, and supporting documents are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position and will be denied. 

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.