Working Position Title:Office Support Specialist Position Title:Office Support Specialist (15846) Occupational Area:04 Department:637458 - National Corn to Ethanol Research Center Job Posting Description:

Illinois Residency Requirement: This position requires current Illinois residency to apply.

National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) is a nationally recognized research center dedicated to the development and commercialization of biofuels, specialty chemicals, and other renewable compounds. The Center’s fully functional dry grind pilot plant and laboratories are equipped with advanced biofuels capabilities including corn fractionation, pretreatment, and a fermentation suite with 5, 30, 150 and 1500L scale-up. Facilities are staffed by industry veterans with more than 150 years of collective experience in fermentation and biofuels production. This knowledgeable team has the flexibility and expertise to design and carry out projects in any region of the advanced biofuels or specialty chemicals space.

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support for the pilot plant, laboratories, and management divisions. Duties include, but are not limited to: bi-weekly and student payroll time entry into Banner System? track and maintain bi-weekly staff leave records? make purchases for administrative area, plant and labs using P-card? update and maintain Department Access financial database for account reconciling, prepare and submit purchase requisitions, prepare and submit APID forms to Accounts Payable? serve as front desk receptionist, when needed? assist with scheduling interviews for potential employees and student workers? other duties may be assigned.

Benefits Package

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at percentage of appointment) including:

*Medical, dental and vision insurance; *University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
*Life insurance;
*SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans;
*Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
*Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
*WorkLife programs;
*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
*Flexible Spending Account Program;
For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. Each member of the University is responsible for contributing to such a campus environment. SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. We encourage applications from women, minorities, protected veterans and people with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email EmploymentHR@siue.edu. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below:

A.) College coursework in any curriculum, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)

90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

B.) Work experience performing office/clerical activities, including the use of computer systems.

3. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience comparable to the second level of this series.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Banner system and AIS preferred.

FLSA Exemption Status:Non-Exempt Posting Salary:$2,654.60 monthly Location:SIU Edwardsville Main Campus Work Week:M-F Shift Hours:618-659-6737 Posting Start Date:09/22/2023 Posting End Date:10/06/2023