Office Manager – International Students and Scholars

Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for a full-time Civil Service position of Office Manager for the Office of International Students and Scholars. The Office of International Student and Scholars does all recruitment, admission, and retention for international students. The position of Office Manager reports to the Assistant Dean for International Education and assists OISS with the following duties:

• Answers and forwards incoming phone calls
• Responds to emails from staff, faculty, and students - Assists with incoming mail
• Assists staff with office communication
• Assists with international student service requests
• Welcome students as soon as they arrive at the office
• Provides accurate information in-person, via phone and email to faculty, staff, students and third party.
• Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) authorized by the Department of Homeland Security to issue initial I-20s to incoming international students, and update student records

Qualified candidates must be a high school graduate or equivalent and have 24 months of clerical/office support work experience comparable to that performed at the Office Support Specialist level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is a credentials assessment. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from qualified applicants.

To apply, you may submit a completed application and resume online. Starting salary is $15.95/hour. Applications must be submitted by August 1st, 2023, to ensure consideration.

EIU offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive employee insurance premiums and flexible medical coverage options. Vision insurance is included at no cost and dental insurance is available. Eligible employees participate in the State University Retirement System, which offers medical insurance upon retirement. Tuition waivers are offered for continued educational goals, and a generous paid time off package includes at least 11 paid holidays, earned vacation, and sick time. AA/EEOE