What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project / Program Manager - UIC Law position at University of Illinois?
IT Project / Program Manager - UIC Law
Hiring Department : UIC School of Law
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1029047
FTE : 1
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday
Shift : Days
of Positions : 1
Workplace Type : Hybrid
Posting Close Date : 1 / 24 / 2025
Salary Range (commensurate with experience) : $73,000.00 - 83,000.00 / Annual Salary
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.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers : Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
UIC is seeking an IT Project / Program Manager to join our UIC School of Law IT team. This role oversees the purchasing and budgeting functions for Information Technology Services (ITS) department. Guides the ITS Director and managers on purchasing and contracting, spending plans, budget adjustments, and compliance. The role involves outlining the services offered by ITS, assisting and providing solutions to meet customer needs, and developing / managing projects to achieve the objectives set by the university or agency administration. Additionally, the position requires developing, implementing, and managing IT use and security policies, ensuring they are communicated and followed when allocating IT equipment (e.g., computers, laptops, tablets, mobile phones) to students and staff.
Duties & Responsibilities :
Budget :
- Support management in developing the annual operating and capital budgets.
- Oversee budgets and conduct budget reconciliations throughout the year; authorize expenditures and payments; and generate accounting and related reports as required. This involves reconciling monthly reports for accurate account codes, submitting journal entries for corrections, and more.
- Manage all departmental purchasing activities, including submitting contracts and requisitions, maintaining the departmental P-Card, and coordinating with the Law School central administration, UIC Purchasing, and University Payables.
- Oversee departmental vendor relationships, including negotiating and renewing contracts, processing invoices, submitting payments, handling disputes and returns, and ensuring license compliance.
Project Management :
Assist in Project Planning :
Manage Project Documentation :
Support Risk Management :
Communicate with Stakeholders :
Prepare Reports :
Participate in Meetings :
Communication Plans :
Policy Development :
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required :
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.
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Salary : $73,000 - $83,000
