Extra Help - Office Manager - Hull House Museum

Extra Help - Office Manager - Hull House Museum

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: Hull House Museum

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1035454

Hours per Week: 20

Posting Close Date: Monday, August 18, 2025

Salary: The rate of pay for this position is 27.46 per hour.

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 generally not eligible for most benefits. Information regarding benefits can be found on the Employee Benefits webpage.

Position Summary

Working in close collaboration with the Acting Director, the holder of this position will assist the day to day operations of the Hull-House Museum during the 2025-26 academic year.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Writing, Editing, and Communications - Draft engaging and accessible exhibition text and promotional copy across platforms.

• Edit and proofread institutional communications, including the monthly newsletter and press releases.

• Assist in developing social media captions and website content aligned with the museum's voice and mission.

• Conduct fact-checking and citation verification for publications and digital materials.

• Grant Writing - Research potential funding opportunities from foundations and government agencies.

• Draft and edit grant applications in collaboration with Hull-House leadership.

• Supervision of Student Workers - Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of Visitor Services Assistants (VSAs).

• Coordinate weekly schedules and ensure appropriate VSA coverage for exhibitions and programs.

• Provide occasional backup for VSA duties.

• Hull-House Books and Publications - Assist the organization, editing, and production workflow of Act Well Your Part, a forthcoming Hull-House Books title.

• In partnership with the Acting Director, liaise with contributors, copy editors, and designers to meet publication deadlines.

• Conduct historical or archival research to verify information or supplement publication content.

• In partnership with the Program Assistant, manage book orders and inventory for the bookstore.

• Prepare occasional performance reports to share with all staff.

• Administrative and Research Support - Build and maintain shared digital filing systems.

• Coordinate internal meetings: prepare agendas, take notes, and circulate follow-ups.

• Assist Acting Director in project management of ongoing Hull-House initiatives.

• Provide logistical support for public programs, including RSVP tracking, name tags, and printed materials.

• Assist in the drafting and management of expense reports.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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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