Visiting FOIA Coordinator (Hybrid)
Remote
Posted on Oct 29, 2026
Serve as a coordinator for Freedom of Information Act processing team under the direction of the Associate Director of FOIA Administration. For assigned requests, set priorities to ensure prompt compliance consistent with University processes and the law. Determine office(s) with responsive documents and notify appropriate staff of a request and response timeline. Process responsive documents, marking redactions. Prepare response letters for review by the Associate Director. Confirm due dates and ensure all requests are fulfilled by their due dates. Hold regular check-ins with other coordinators about workload, processes and tools to ensure consistency in FOIA responses. In consultation with the Associate Director, consult with legal counsel on processing materials responsive to assigned FOIA requests. Assist with the data needs of the FOIA process, a multi-location operation with staff at three universities and in System Offices. This includes: enter data as assigned by the Associate Director; ensure data integrity; produce reports upon request; automate reporting and graphics production; research data tracking and manipulation solutions, making suggestions about improved, cost-efficient tracking and reporting options. Explore and implement collaboration of FOIA best practices with other public universities in Illinois. Serve on system, university, and/or External Relations and Communications committees/teams as assigned. Perform other assigned duties appropriate for the position of FOIA Coordinator.
