OVCIA Support Staff Directory

OVCIA Administrative Support Directory

Looking for the right person to help? This site connects you with the OVCIA Administrative Support team – your partners in getting things done. Whether you’re planning an event, managing donor information, or navigating our systems. Use the categories below to find the best contact for your needs.

General Admin Support

Contact any of the above staff members if you need:

  • Reimbursements
  • Shipments
  • Conference registration
  • Individual and team membership renewals
  • Floral arrangements
  • Catering
Onboarding
  • Name tags
  • Business cards
  • Laptops and inventory
  • Skedda (space scheduling)
  • ACAC parking coordination

Building Operations
  • Skedda (Space Scheduling)
  • Building Engines (Illini Center Support)
  • ACAC Parking Coordination
  • F&S (Facilities & Services) Contact
    • Surplus
    • Repairs
    • Movers
    • Shredding
  • Copy machines

Events & Engagement
  • RSVP Lists
  • Name Tags
  • Swag and decorations
  • International Event Coordination
  • Event briefings / bios
  • Gift baskets
Donor Communications and Data
  • Annual Giving inbox and phone line
  • TED solicit coding
  • TED address and general constituent information updates
  • Mass communications printing and mailing
Procurement
  • Contracts
  • Purchase orders
  • Office supplies
  • Printing – stationary, business cards, name tags, etc…
  • Swag
  • Invoices
  • Bids
  • Vendor relations
Executive & Special Support
  • Supports Interim Vice Chancellor for Advancement, Dale Wright
  • Chancellor’s Office liaison
  • Provost Office Liaison
  • Chancellor’s condo logistics and reservations
  • Support for AVCs – Karen Aarestad, Sarah Morris
    • Scheduling
      • Annual plans and performance reviews
      • PlusDelta and Realtime reviews
      • Advancement Unit Head meetings
    • Conference registration
  • Support for Principal Gifts, University Initiatives, and Campaign Strategy
    • Scheduling
    • Conference registration
    • Travel reimbursements
  • Backup support for AVC’s

  • Support for Advancement Operations
    • Scheduling
    • Travel and misc. reimbursements
Not Sure Who to Ask?

Contact Melissa Engel for general direction or coordination.

Illinois Advancement
Alice Campbell Alumni Center, 3rd Floor
601 South Lincoln Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-9174