The School of Business Department of Operations and Information Management is seeking a full-time Temporary University Specialist. This position will report to the Department Manager, with dotted line reporting to the Department Head, and will perform office coordination duties and administrative functions for the Department. The position will be based at the Storrs campus. Occasional travel to other campuses, or evening/weekend hours may be required in support of department, program, or center activities and events.
Duties and responsibilities
Include but are not limited to:
- Performing general office responsibilities.
- Assisting with various scheduling, catering, room reservation and technology needs of the department.
- Acting as first point of contact for the OPIM Department via phone, email or in-person.
- Processing travel and/or expense reimbursements, and other related fiscal and administrative documents.
- Assisting with all aspects of purchasing.
- Assisting OPIM Innovate Director with Capstone projects.
- In collaboration with supervisor and others, designing, scheduling, and producing informational and promotional materials.
- Updating social media and department website.
- Assisting the OPIM Department with special projects, reports or operations.
- Compiling and maintaining resource materials and program information.
- Managing departmental space, including room reservations, work order entry, and securing the OPIM Suite and Gladstein Lab.
- Processing student employment time cards.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field and two years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to plan, organize and execute events.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Dependable transportation and willingness and ability to work occasionally evening and weekend hours, and travel in-state in support of department and/or program activities.
Appointment Terms:
This is a full-time temporary position for an initial period of six months, with the possibility of extension dependent upon program needs and available funding. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: busndean@business.uconn.edu. Please reference search HR23-56 in your application. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
For more information, contact: Jennifer Szela at jennifer.szela@uconn.edu