Office Support Specialist - School of Dental Medicine (CS27-105)
Southern Illinois University E
Alton, ILFull-time$35K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville seeks an Office Support Specialist for the School of Dental Medicine. The role reports to the Chair of the Department of Biomedical and Craniofacial Sciences and initiates and coordinates office functions needed to implement school and department policies. The position requires extensive knowledge of the department, School of Dental Medicine, and University organization, policies, curriculum, and procedures.
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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13828403\ Office Support Specialist - School of Dental Medicine (CS27-105)\ \ ## Office Support Specialist - School of Dental Medicine (CS27-105) Print Apply # Office Support Specialist - School of Dental Medicine (CS27-105) Salary $35,489.48 Annually Location Alton, IL Job Type Full Time Job Number 01554 Organization Dental Med, School of Opening Date 10/26/2026 Closing Date 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Determined by Position - Description - Benefits ## Description Office Support Specialist - School of Dental Medicine (CS27-105) To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Office Support Specialist - School of Dental Medicine (CS27-105) . As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities. Why SIUE? Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area. What You Will Do - Responsible to the Chair of Department of Biomedical and Craniofacial Sciences. - Responsibilities include initiating and coordinating the office functions required for the effective implementation of school and department policies. - Duties require extensive knowledge of the department, School of Dental Medicine and University organization, policies, curriculum and procedures. FLSA: Non-Exempt ## Minimum Acceptable Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below: 1. 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) - Associates Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months) - 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) - Bachelors Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months) 2. Work experience performing office/clerical activities, including the use of computer systems. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience comparable\ \ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \ PI287988064
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- This posting$35K/yr
- US median$60–75K/yr136 salary ranges
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- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 783 of the 1,288 open Administrative jobs (61%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
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