University of Illinois

University Administration


University Administration offices oversee the system-wide operations of the University and a handful of academic affairs units that reflect University-wide efforts. These offices report to one of the following:

Also online are organization charts for University administration and the campuses plus administrative officer lists.


Office of the President

University Audits

Assists administration in the achievement of University goals and objectives by striving to provide a positive impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative functions

University Counsel

Serves as the legal advisor to the Board of Trustees, the president, and other administrative officers of the University.

University Equal Opportunity

Coordinates the development of University-wide policies and guidelines in equal opportunity.

Governmental Relations

Maintains a liaison with members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation, the Illinois General Assembly, the Office of the Governor, agencies of the federal and state governments, key local officials, and major higher education associations.

University Relations

Serves the public affairs needs of the President; develops and execute communications strategies to gain public support of the University; supports the General Officers and Trustees.


Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

University-wide Student Programs

Provides staff support to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and coordinates university-wide student policies and programs across the campuses in areas including admissions, student financial assistance, University articulation, and residency.

University Outreach and Public Service

Coordinates the higher education needs of the people of Illinois through quality programming that reaches beyond the University's three campuses.

University of Illinois Online

Provides information about the online courses, programs, and public service activities offered by the three campuses.

Institute of Government and Public Affairs

Improves public policies and the performance of government by disseminating research on public policy issues and by facilitating the application of that research.

University of Illinois Press

Acts as the scholarly publishing division of the University.

President's Award Program


Office of the Vice President and CFO

Business and Financial Services

Provides University payroll, purchasing, and accounting services, as well as business policies and procedures.

Human Resources

Coordinates employment policy, procedures, benefits, and opportunities.

Administrative Information Technology Services

Develops business software, and provides computing support for University faculty and staff.

Planning and Budgeting

Allocates state appropriations, and develops and documents University budget requests.

University Office of Capital Programs and Real Estate Services

Improves the physical environment of the University's campuses through capital strategic planning and oversight


Office of the Vice President for Technology and Economic Development

Visit the OVPTED website.



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