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The Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering is looking to hire a Finance Coordinator to provide financial oversight, reporting, and analysis in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE).

Duties & Responsibilities

Finance:

• Conduct financial oversight, analysis, and reconciliation of 400+ accounts for all expense types including state, ICR, self-supporting, federal, and private grants, and gift/endowment funds.
• Prepare reports, gather financial and academic data, and assist with devising strategies to manage accounts, short-term deficits, ICR restructuring, and start-up funding
• Oversee departmental expenditure approvals and purchasing via Chrome River and other internal purchasing systems
• Track and analyze departmental expenditures. Offer cost saving suggestions and funding strategies and process any necessary expense, budget, and/or salary transfers.
• Review endowment accounts, offer guidance to ADFA regarding investment options and expenditure levels. Prepare reports and analysis for use of scholarship and fellowship funds
• Review/approve student account payment, foreign national payment requests, and bi-weekly timesheets.
• Assist the ADFA to formulate summer instructional budget requests.
• Other duties as assigned to further the mission of the department. 

Administrative:

• Oversee operations in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering office in the absence of the Associate Director of Finance and Administration (ADFA) which includes temporary supervision of office staff. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management or a field related to position.
• Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience. (NOTE: A Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position
• Five (5) years of professional experience in business, financial/account management and/or budgeting.

Successful candidates will have:

• Knowledge of University operational procedures and accounting systems including knowledge of expenditure allowability and departmental and campus policies.
• Thorough knowledge of compliance regulations surrounding campus, state, federal, and industrial financial support, knowledge of applicable accounting and auditing principles
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Ability to prepare reports and proposal with minimal oversight.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures, and systems to outline specific goals and implement plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish tasks.
• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
• Results oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently utilize administrative processes, procedures and systems.
• Extensive knowledge with commonly employed software, databases and web applications including Excel
• Ability to work independently and effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work harmoniously with faculty, staff, and students from a wide variety of disciplines.
• Working knowledge of the University of Illinois, state, federal, private, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of customer services with particular emphasis on interactions with faculty and graduate students.
• Awareness of, and sensitivity to, cultural and linguistic differences. Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5010 - Business/Administrative Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The target salary for this position is $55,000 - $75,000. Actual starting salary will be determined by the candidate’s credentials and alignment with the position requirements. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (remote work and in-person work in Champaign-Urbana each week). Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 16, 2024.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday, September 16th, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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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.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking candidates for an open-area, full-time faculty position. Applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level are welcome, in all areas related to chemical and biomolecular engineering. Faculty members in the department teach undergraduate and graduate level courses and are expected to initiate and sustain a vigorous research program, and provide service to the department, the university and the profession.

An earned Ph.D. in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, applied math, biotechnology, chemical technology, or related field with a distinguished academic record is required. Candidates for associate or full professor rank should have demonstrated evidence of leadership in the field at the national and international level, respectively.

The target starting date is August 16, 2025, but is flexible based on candidate’s needs.  For full consideration, applications must be received by 6pm CST on December 2, 2024. The budgeted salary range for the position is $115,000 to $130,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $130,000 to $150,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $150,000 to $200,000 at the Full Professor level, for a 9-month service basis.

To apply, visit http://go.illinois.edu/CHBEfaculty and submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information of at least three professional references
4. Description of prior research accomplishments (2 pages)
5. Statement of future research program directions (3 pages)
6. A contributions to inclusive excellence activities statement detailing how teaching, service and/or scholarship has contributed to the success of all students, including those from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in the academic field. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further Illinois’ and the College of LAS’ commitment to Inclusive Excellence and the success of all students. (1 page)
7. Statement of teaching philosophy (1 page)

We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the “Resume/CV” section. Questions can be addressed to the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department office, 217-244-9214, chbe_apply@scs.uiuc.edu.  For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.