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Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students. Job Summary: To assist in management of the Office of the President and provide administrative support to the President, Executive Assistant and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Must maintain strict confidentiality and discretion. Commitment to demonstrate exemplary service, ethics and high professional standards. Proficient in all office information systems. Job Description: Performs all major front office functions of the Office of the President. Answers inquiries and resolves problems that require the interpretation, explanation, and justification of administrative and programmatic policies and procedures. Responsible for Inventory within the Office of the President (e.g. catering, supplies and entering inventory into database). Submits catering for events in a timely manner. Responsible for entering supply order into ESM. Assist the Executive Assistant to the President with administrative tasks and assignments as they arise. Assist the Executive Assistant to President with budget related issues and concerns. Ability to prioritize and complete assignments independently and prioritize projects as assigned. Ability to produce clear, concise, written documents as designated by reporting parties. Provides critical support to advance the work of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Manages, plans and coordinates daily calendar activities. Prepares internal and external engagements including but not limited to submitting expenses, documenting meeting notes and supporting logistics for meetings. Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness. Works closely and effectively with internal and external stakeholders on a broad variety of administrative tasks. Gathers anticipated information or materials with little or no direction by using independent judgement and forecasting needs. Works with and supports administrative needs of Senior Government Relations Officer. Minimal Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Any one of the following from the categories below: A. Four (4) years (48 months) of work experience comparable to the third level of this series. B. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience comparable to the fourth level of this series. (This Position requires a background check) Salary $50,000 Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off plans, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System. Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Hours may vary depending on departmental needs). Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.