Business/Administrative Associate - Health Services

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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 21 graduate and 31 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: 12/16/2022

Salary: $25.64 per hour / 7.5 hour work day

Summary:
Responsible for the management of business, fiscal, and administrative operations in Student Support Services and Student Insurance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversees contract management; participates in contract negotiations and preparations

• Oversees personnel functions such as interviewing, selecting, and training

• Implements the student insurance program including creating the budget, oversight of the RFP and contract process, applying or waiving student fees, issuing invoices and payment, and tracking compliance

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position, such as finance, economics, accounting, etc.

2. Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience.

(NOTE: A Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.)

Physical Demands:

• 
  Standing : Occasionally

• Walking : Occasionally

• Sitting : Frequently

• Lifting : Rarely

• Carrying : Rarely

• Pushing : Rarely

• Pulling : Rarely

• Climbing : Rarely

• Balancing : Rarely

• Stooping : Rarely

• Kneeling : Rarely

• Crouching : Rarely

• Crawling : Rarely

• Reaching : Rarely

• Handling : Rarely

• Grasping : Rarely

• Feeling : Rarely

• Talking : Frequently

• Hearing : Frequently

• Repetitive Motions : Occasionally

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Occasionally

• Taste/Smell : Rarely

• Performing Manual Tasks : Rarely

Working Conditions:

• 
  Extreme cold : Rarely

• Extreme heat : Rarely

• Humid : Rarely

• Wet : Rarely

• Noise : Rarely

• Hazards : Rarely

• Temperature Change : Rarely

• Atmospheric Conditions : Rarely

• Vibration : Rarely

Employment Policies and other information:

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

UIS an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

Residence Reference: For full consideration, applicants must be residents of the State of Illinois.

New Policy: All offers for employment are contingent upon proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus, or an approved exemption, pursuant to UIS New Hire COVID Policy Supplement.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

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 by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.