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Hooper joins admissions and records team

Kim Hooper
Kim Hooper, Office Support Specialist

Kim Hooper has joined the iSchool as an office support specialist. In her position, she will provide administrative support to the admissions and records team. 

Prior to joining the University of Illinois, Hooper served as an office manager for Rusin Law in Champaign. She has 17 years of experience working in county government, most recently as the Ford County supervisor of assessments. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in paralegal studies from Midstate College in Peoria and a certified Illinois assessing certificate from the state of Illinois. 

"I am excited to learn the admissions process, and I look forward to helping students continue their education," shared Hooper.

In her free time, Hooper enjoys reading and spending time with her two sons, her husband of thirty years, and three dogs. 

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