Program Assistant - Computer Science, College of Engineering

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Research, Calendar Management, Computer Science, Conferences, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Event Management, Executive Assistant Skills , Facilities Management, Logistics, Mentoring, People Management, Proposal Writing, Purchasing/Procurement, Reimbursement, Schedule Development, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
4 days ago

The Department of Computer Science is seeking a Program Assistant who will play a vital role in providing essential support to the Department''s academic and research programs, ensuring their smooth operation and overall program success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist Program Directors and Principal Investigators of research programs in editing proposal documents, organizing materials, collecting data, preparing quotes, and coordinating communications.
  • Coordinate and manage schedules, events, and meeting logistics for various committees, research groups, and external visitors involved in academic and research collaborations.
  • Provide support to the Assistant to the Head office and the Department search committees in coordinating logistics and activities for candidates.
  • Monitor and process purchasing, reimbursement, Telecom, and facilities management requests to ensure smooth operation of teaching and research programs.
  • Coordinate and support department-hosted student involvement events and conferences.
  • Compile, organize, and analyze data related to the department''s teaching and research programs, including space data. Assist in data requests for internal and external surveys and reporting.
  • Address inquiries and provide Department program information to visitors and students.
  • Monitors incoming communications on Department program listservs by routing, responding, and processing requests.
  • Co-mentor, train, and supervise student workers, overseeing requests related to department teaching and research programs.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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University of Illinois at Chicago