Office Support Assistant - University of Illinois Extension

Overview

WE TRANSFORM LIVES. Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.

Be a part of our story. Through learning partnerships that extend knowledge and change lives, University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs aimed at making life better, healthier, safer, and more profitable for individuals and their communities. Illinois Extension has operated for more than 100 years connecting the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programming around the state.

University of Illinois Extension is based in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Work under direct supervision of the County Director to support the needs of the Extension office.

• General Office Duties
  • Serve as primary staff to open and close the unit offices.
  • Serve as first point of contact for the office by answering telephone calls and assisting walk in clients.
  • Assist in gathering, opening, and distributing mail to staff.
  • Assist County Director, Unit Educators, and program support staff with clerical needs for programming as requested, such as preparing materials, making copies and assisting with room reservations.
  • Maintain all county mailing and email lists.
  • Assist volunteer groups with clerical needs as directed by staff.
• Fiscal
  • Report and transfer all fiscal expenditure/receipt documents as directed to Unit Office Support Specialist.
  • Replenishing funds in postage meter and manage postal systems.
  • Solicit and handle donations including updating the database, preparing deposits, and generating receipts.
  • Work with office staff on office supplies, educational supplies, and equipment ordering for the county offices.
  • Additional fiscal duties as requested by the County Director and Unit Office Support Specialist.
• Misc
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Comply with Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies/guidelines in all aspects of Extension work.

To perform the functions of this position, the employee will be required to perform work both within an office and outside in the communities that are served and must have the capability to travel from one location to the other in a timely fashion. Employee is responsible for securing personal transportation. A valid driver’s license is preferred. Some work will be required during evenings and/or weekends.

When working, the employee may be exposed to a variety of environmental factors including hot or cold weather, exposure to noise and allergens, and uneven ground. The employee may be subjected to various mental and physical demands including traveling to and performing work at different locations, the ability to move, transfer and/or transport items that may occasionally weigh up to forty (40) pounds and frequently weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and twisting, pushing and pulling movements.

For more information regarding the functions of this position, contact Human Resources for the College of ACES .

High school diploma or equivalent.

Any one or combination totaling six (6) months from the categories below:

College coursework in any curriculum as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

15 semester hours equals six (6) months

Work experience performing office/clerical activities, including use of computer systems.

• Clerical and office environment knowledge and skills.
• Ability to interact and engage with all individuals and groups. Meet the public with a pleasant, composed and cordial manner, clearly and concisely.
• Skill in working independently, while positively contributing as part of a professional office team.
• Good listening skills.
• Computer expertise, including Microsoft Office Suite.

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 0845 - Office Support Assistant position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Salary is $39,159.90.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 15, 2026
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