Illinois Institute of Technology
Assistant Director, Robert W. Galvin Center
🇺🇸 Chicago, IL
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $75K
💻 Operations
🗓️ June 24th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Manage Center budget, expenses, and vendor contracts.
- Oversee facility management, supplies, and equipment for the Center.
- Plan and coordinate Center events and meetings.
- Align Center operations with campus, federal, and state grant requirements.
- Serve as liaison between Center employees and campus/external stakeholders.
- Prepare reports and presentations related to compliance and operational requirements.
- Develop and implement Center policies to improve efficiency and ensure compliance.
- Supervise student workers.
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, with experience in office management, budget management, and proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Employee benefits package available; benchmark salary around $75,000 annually.
Assistant Director, Robert W. Galvin Center Full Description
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Requisition # | S01440P
FLSA | Exempt
Location | IIT-Mies Campus (MC), 10 West 35th St., Chicago
Department | Galvin Electricity Innovation
GENERAL DESCRIPTION | The Assistant Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Center, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and a positive work environment. This role involves managing Galvin Center accounts, optimizing the Center procedures, working with other administrative offices on campus (e.g., HR, International office, Admissions Office, Sponsored Research, Comptroller and Project Accounting), and supporting leadership and employees in responding to the campus/federal/state requirements for achieving the Center’s objectives. The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented professional with strong administrative skills.
Benefits | Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our competitive benefits package located here: https://www.iit.edu/hr/benefits
COMMUNICATIONS | Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
CUSTOMER SERVICE | The Assistant Director is the first point of contact for internal & external researchers, faculty, students and visitors.
Special Schedule Requirements | N/A
EEOC Statement | Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, inclusion and diversity. It is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and actively seeks applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, age, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation including gender identity and expression, order of protection status, and/or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Knowledge & Skills | Qualifications & Requirements:
Experience in office management and administration. Experience in managing budgets and expenses, and financial planning. Proficiency in office management software (e.g., Microsoft Office). Knowledge of HR and international student admission policies. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a research facility.
SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY | Supervise student workers.
Physical Environment and Requirements | Standard Office Environment
Manage the Center budget, expenses, and vendor contracts. Oversee the Center operations, including facility management, supplies, and equipment maintenance. Assist in planning and coordinating Center events and meetings. Work with the Center leadership to align Center operations with campus/federal/state grant requirements.
Percentage Of Time | 50Key Responsibility | Strategic & Executive Support
Serve as a liaison between the Center employees and campus/federal/state stakeholders. Prepare reports and presentations for responding to campus/external requirements. Develop and implement Center policies and procedures to improve efficiency. Ensure the Center compliance with IIT policies, regulations, and legal requirements.
Percentage Of Time | 50
Position Category | Full Time
Posting Date | 04/02/2025
Closing Date |
Posted Until Filled | Yes
Quicklink for Posting | https://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/11213
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