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Responsibilities
- Supports all administrative and planning facets of Library events including leading event planning team and event planning meetings, adhering to University budget guidelines, coordinate all vendors and vendor contracts and act as the ‘day-of’ primary contact, etc. providing and ensuring exceptional customer service.
- Supports office operations including aiding various teams on a wide range of key functions that enable overall success.
- Resolves office problems independently and facilitates solutions, conferring with the section administrator to resolve the most complex issues.
- Provides administrative support for a leader. Stays informed of activities relating to programs and initiatives, apprising the leader of issues when deemed necessary. Coordinates information flow from leader's office.
- Prepare special reports and summaries, assists in managing daily operation of the office, and may assist in developing administrative goals and policies.
- Coordinates special projects as directed by the leader. Prepares write ups for recommendations for operational and administrative problems. Prepares financial and/or administrative reports.
- Performs other related work as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
- Progressively responsible administrative experience.
Technical Skills or Knowledge
- Knowledge of procurement, finance, and HR systems.
- Knowledge of Buysite, GEMS, and Workday.
Preferred Competencies
- Must be a self-starter with high level of attention to detail.
- Strong written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently in an organized manner prioritizing the work of multiple projects.
- Ability to use appropriate resources to resolve an issue.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with absolute discretion.
- Demonstrated proficiency with e-mail and desktop applications including Windows, Microsoft Office strongly preferred.
- Web authoring experience strongly preferred.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- References (3) (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
To Apply
To apply for this position, external candidates must submit their profile and any other required materials through https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Chicago-IL/Operations-and-Planning-Coordinator_JR20844 Internal candidates must apply by logging into Workday using their CNet ID and password; for more information, please see How to Apply for a UChicago Job (Current Employee) QRG.
Resumes sent via mail, fax, or email will not be considered. For more information, please see https://www.uchicago.edu/jobs/.
Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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