Grad - Academic Affairs - College of Dentistry

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College of Dentistry Office of Academic Affairs

Chicago, IL USA

1041659

September 9, 2026

The wage for this position is $31.03/hr

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

The College of Dentistry is the largest oral health college in the State of Illinois, provides care for 35,000 patients a year, and has over 500 students seeking dental degrees including DMD, PhD and Master’s programs.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

The Graduate Hourly in the College of Dentistry's Office of Academic Affairs provides in day-to-day roles within the office that will help the team better serve the students at the College of Dentistry. All of the duties will be administrative in this role.

• Responsible for maintaining and organizing electronic student files in database, managing and responding to incoming official letter requests, assisting in authoring PASS residency letters of recommendation, assisting in uploading exam materials to online Exam Soft assessment portal; proctoring when needed, format exams for Exam Soft assessment portal, proctor onsite student testing, review thesis formats, assisting with calendar and event management, assisting with accessibility audits and accessibility formatting, prep work associated with meetings (printing minutes, handouts, etc.),
  
  other duties as assigned.

• Must be in a graduate program at UIC.

• One year experience providing administrative support.

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.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.