Program Assistant -- Gies College of Business
University of Illinois

Job Info

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Program Assistant -- Gies College of Business

Origin Venture Office of Entrepreneurship (OVOoE)

Job Summary
This role features a broad set of related responsibilities: operations and student-facing support for activities across Origin Venture Office of Entrepreneurship (OVOoE), directly supporting student leaders and learners, and supporting analytics and research on our programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administration
  • Operations and student-facing support for activities across iVenture Accelerator.
  • Assist with processing, tracking, and reporting for each iVenture Accelerator cohort including stipends, capacity funding, and registration.
  • Coordinate program fellowship. These program fellows constitute significant roles across the OVOoE suite of programs that includes operations, marketing, and analytics.
  • Build and maintain systems for information sharing between teams, iVenture staff, and iVenture coaches and other faculty/staff working on OVOoE initiatives.
  • Support general operations of the iVenture Accelerator and other OVOoE programs to create a conducive working environment, provide excellent knowledge and advising, and successful event management.
  • Coordinate and remain up-to-date on entrepreneurship opportunities and encourage participation within cohort and academy members. For example: Illinois Innovation Network, Discovery Partners Institute, Siebel Center for Design, Research Park, Champaign Country Small Business Development Corporation, Illinois Small Business Authority.
  • Point of contact for student startups.
• Program Evaluation, Improvement and Intellectual Leadership
  • Analyze the OVOoE programs as a whole to understand how they can become better - work with the program team leaders to develop and implement tools to measure the effectiveness of OVOoE programs.
  • Manage program data; summarize and report on program performance and impact on ecosystem.
  • Work with Program Directors and Faculty Directors on individual and venture data.
  • Recruitment for iVenture Accelerator and other OVOoE programs.
• Perform related duties as requested.

Specialty Factors

Bachelor's degree. Demonstrated work experience in project or program coordination or management.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, innovative business solutions, and cloud-based software platforms.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• • Able to exercise good judgment in scheduling priorities, ensuring work assigned is completed in a timely manner.
  • Good administrative skills, ability to work in an environment having interruptions, changing deadlines and priorities and varying workloads.
  • Initiative, integrity, discretion, and willingness to learn new skills and improve productivity.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organization skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to maintain a positive attitude, be punctual, and exhibit reasonable flexibility in carrying out the duties assigned.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5001 - Program Assistant position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search close date. The hourly wage for this position is $20.69. The hourly wage for this position is $20.69. Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this position.

The University of Illinois offers a wide variety of benefits, including paid leave and holidays:
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/leave/holidays

For more information about Gies Business, visit https://inside.giesbusiness.illinois.edu/work-at-gies .

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 13, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting, and upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must be included), and names and contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your resume, including all relevant experience. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact rgoben@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1025978
Job Category: Administrative Support
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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