RecruitMilitary Logo
Sign In

Office Support Specialist - Military Veterans

at HERC- Upper MidWest

Office Support Specialist

Office Support Specialist

Hiring Department : GME- Surgery

Location : Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1028947

FTE : 1

Work Schedule : M-F 8:00a-4:30p

Shift : Days

# of Positions : 1

Workplace Type : On-Site

Posting Close Date : 1/10/25

The previously determined salary range for this position is $21.30/hr
Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.
It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

This position is located on the Peoria campus 170 miles southwest of Chicago. (On-Site Work - Not Remote).

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 265 medical students and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. Additionally, it provides clinical care to more than 31,000 patients annually and conducts basic science, clinical and outcomes research. UICOMP is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, a part of the University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois System. The College of Medicine Peoria is home to the Cancer Research Center, Center for Wellbeing, and is a collaborator in Jump Simulation. Learn more about UICOMP at http://peoria.medicine.uic.edu .

Position Summary
The incumbent will work under the direction of the Residency Coordinator and Residency Program Director assisting in a wide variety of support activities related to the residency program such as: recruitment, scheduling, policy and evaluation, contracts and licensure, and other work activities related to the residency program. Position requires knowledge of computer systems and residency procedures, use of judgement and initiative.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • The Office Support Specialist provides Residency Program support to the Program Director, Program Coordinator and program faculty.
  • Serves as a resource for typing, filing, collating, scanning, sorting, and calendaring for the program and to the residents and faculty.
  • Generates correspondence from draft and reviews with supervisor.
  • Oversees the collection of licenses, contracts, and resident information on behalf of the program.
  • Collects educational material and organizes if for upcoming education events. Maintains confidential information for a large residency program by data entry into electronic systems, program spreadsheets and files.
  • Answers the phone for the program with contact with faculty, staff, residents and students.
  • Takes messages by phone, email and in person for the program coordinator and program director.
  • Maintains the listing for conference attendance.
  • Reviews incoming mail, sorts, distributes and handles responses as appropriate.
  • Tracks resident educational fund balances and submits expenses for reimbursement.
  • Provides transcription support to the program with transcribing from draft, developing into specified format, and submitting for review.
  • Assists with taking meeting minutes and composing them from draft notes.
  • Composes and develops memorandums and letters of recommendation from draft for residents and students in a specialized format for faculty.
  • Provides calendaring and scheduling support for the program.
  • Collaborate with many inside/outside units to schedule meetings, educational events, and recruitment on behalf of the program.
  • Books meeting rooms and provides setup for education events.
  • Arranges candidate hotel accommodations for recruitment with scheduling, correspondence, and confirmations.
  • Organizes appointments with notifies/reminds to the coordinator and/or Director.
  • Functions as the proctor for in-training exams for residents and students.
  • Gathers statistical data and confidential information on behalf of the program.
  • Uses data entry systems to gather, produce, and run reports from web-based systems.
  • Supports event planning for graduation, awards ceremonies, wellness events, team building events, and other special activities. Collaborates with others for ordering supplies, organizing materials, and setup.
  • Attends meetings as requested. Performs duties listed in lower level of this classification series. Performs other related duties as assigned.


  • Minimum Qualifications

    1. High school diploma or equivalent.
    2. Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below:
      1. College coursework in any curriculum, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
        • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
        • Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
        • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
        • Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
      2. Work experience performing office/clerical activities, including the use of computer systems.
    3. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience comparable to the second level of this series.


    Preferred Qualifications

    To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
    Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

    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.

    The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

    Looking for more University of Illinois positions?

    We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions.

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    University of Illinois Springfield
    University of Illinois System Office
    University of Illinois Foundation

    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.

    To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/13934?c=uic

    Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

    Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency
    jeid-03c2dd269f8b324c991b84af232acd04

    Chicago, IL

    The Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) is a national nonprofit network of higher education and affiliated employers, committed to institutional collaboration, creating diverse workplaces, and assisting dual career couples. Searching for a job in higher ed? Our job board hosts over 30,000 faculty and staff jobs at workplaces that value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Set up your job seeker account today at: http://www.hercjobs.org For our member institutions, we offer recruitment and retention resources, vibrant regional networks, and a new online community of practice, HERConnect. All of our resources can help you advance inclusive excellence at your institution.

    Similar Jobs