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Warehouse Clerical Project Assistant II

The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Warehouse Clerical Project Assistant II Location Chicago, IL (Woodlawn area) : Department Press Warehouse Inventory Control About the Department The University of Chicago Press Distribution Center (CDC) fulfills orders of UChicago books as well as those of roughly 150 other scholarly publishers. Those orders primarily come from authors, professors, bookstores and major wholesalers. Job Information Job Summary: This position will assist and support the specialized needs of the Inventory Control Department at the Distribution Center. Responsibilities:
  • Receive, code and submit invoices for payment approval.
  • Order supplies proactively and as instructed for all departments of Distribution Center.
  • Reconcile and file management's expense reports as needed.
  • Collect and report daily attendance of all CDC departments.
  • Carry relevant working knowledge of all CDC departments to provide assistance to management as needed.
    • Competencies:
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
    • High level of discretion in sensitive matters. Customer Service oriented.
    Additional Responsibilities Education, Experience, or Certifications: Education:
    • High school diploma required.
    • Good math, bookkeeping and accounting skills.
    Experience:
    • At least two years of publishing experience required, preferably in books.
    • Excellent writing skills, word-processing experience and the ability to work with and understand complex computer reports a must.
    • Understanding of warehouse operations a plus.
    • Previous experience in Inventory Control preferred.
    • Material Handling equipment experience preferred.
    Technical Knowledge or Skills:
    • Microsoft Office skills and experience in Warehouse Management systems required.
    • Understanding of inventory best practices.
    Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
    • Exposure to warehouse environment.
    • Ability to use computer for extensively for four hours or more.
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
    Pay Range:
    • $20.14 - $29.48 per hour
    Required Documents:
    • Resume
    • Cover Letter
    When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Benefit Eligibility Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Range $20.14 - $29.48 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Union 024- Local 743, I.B.T. Clerical Job is Exempt No Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Posting Date 2025-05-29 Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Posted 2025-07-31

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