Inventory Specialist - Electrical And Computer Engineering

Inventory Specialist

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in The Grainger College of Engineering seeks applicants for an Inventory Specialist position. Under direction of the Facility Operations Coordinator, this position is responsible for coordinating and managing the inventory record system of movable equipment for a large, complex, academic, and research unit. The faculty and researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering conduct research in more than ten campus facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Maintains an inventory record system that meets State, University, campus, and College requirements for the ECE Department.
• Performs a physical inventory of property and equipment as needed.
• Prepares reports for the Department to enable equipment and space utilization.
• Coordinates with all appropriate parties to surplus and dispose of unused or broken equipment following campus standards.
• Tags and records new equipment as it is received to add it to the record system.
• Recommends steps to improve the safety and physical security of equipment.

Shipping and Receiving

• Assists faculty, staff, and students in the shipping of material and equipment to various locations worldwide. Recommends the most economical mechanism including insurance or special handling.
• Receives, records, and delivers packages delivered to the ECE Building. Marks appropriately for inventory records if needed.

USPS

• Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail daily.

Registered Student Organizations (RSO) Storage Management

• Ensures all items are properly stored.
• Distributes and tracks keys.

Safety Check for compliance

• Confirms fire extinguishers are checked monthly and documented.
• Confirms eyewash stations are checked weekly and documented.

Other related duties as requested to support the mission of the ECE Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years (24 months) of experience in inventory work

Appointment Information

This is a full-time Civil Service Inventory Specialist position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. This is a bargained position and as such, the salary is driven by the collective bargaining agreement. The entry-level salary for the Inventory Specialist classification is $40,913.08 ($20.981/hour). This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Application Procedures and Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on September 26, 2025. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Amy Meharry at amym@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.