Grad - Department of Disability and Human Development

Position: Grad Hourly - Department of Disability and Human Development
Grad Hourly - Department of Disability and Human Development

Hiring Department:
Disability and Human Development

Location:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1039711

Posting Close Date:
March 13, 2026

Salary:
The wage for this position is $31.03

About the University of Illinois Chicago

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.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary
The grad hourly position supports overall departmental administrative needs. This position provides support and coordination/management of departmental units on office reorganization and space maintenance (Head's Office, ATU, DDFC, IDHD, Great Lakes ADA, OSA, individual faculty).

Duties & Responsibilities

Reviewing items for surplus and disposal and preparing related forms

Scanning and filing paperwork related to office moves, clean-up

Supporting upkeep of clinic records

Set-up and maintenance of patient treatment areas

Computer decommissioning, purchases, and coordinating payment and set-up

Coordinating office/classroom/clinic move schedules

Coordinating undergraduate General Office Assistants

Assist in event planning, set-up, and clean-up for DHD, AHS, and outside entities using DHD-run spaces

Taking inventory of and assisting with supply purchases

Coordinating and communicating with catering vendors

Room reservations, key access

Gathering information and creating presentation materials

Working with a business office

Ensure smooth operations of classroom and conference room technology, working with AHS IT to troubleshoot issues as they emerge

Assists Head with gathering and preparing report drafts, faculty/staff awards, P & T dossier forms

Communicates department needs to facilities management (working with BSW staff for cleaning requests mandated by faculty union)

Covers office reception when Assistant to the Head is unavailable or during her work-from-home days

Assists with Head's office communication: social media, physical bulletin boards, and website maintenance

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Must be enrolled as graduate student at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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 provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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.