Job Details
Lake Forest College, one of the top liberal arts schools in the Midwest, invites applications for the part-time position of an Administrative Assistant. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Operations for Academic Affairs and is in Lake Forest, IL.
Summary of the role
Lake Forest College seeks a dynamic, experienced individual with a positive outlook to serve as the Administrative Assistant to the English and Modern Language and Literatures Departments.
The Administrative Assistant will provide support and serves as the key point person for all faculty and students within Carnegie Hall.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day office administration and support to include but not limited to, answering email and phones, ordering supplies, making copies, scanning documents, website support
- Budget management
- Planning meetings and special events
Skill Sets
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Superb time-management skills and multitasking ability
- Ability to track budgets and expenses
- Willingness to take initiative and follow through on projects
- Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
Minimum Experience Required
- Previous Administrative Assistant experience a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and capable of using other standard Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience
Compensation and Benefits
Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience but expected to be in the range of $18 per hour to $19 per hour.
Benefits information is located at: www.lakeforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits
If you are interested in learning more about employment at Lake Forest College, please visit Working at Lake Forest | Lake Forest College.
Organization
A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls more than 1,700 students from more than 40 states and from more than 100 countries. Lake Forest is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with more than 40% combined are domestic students of color and international students. The majority of our STEM pool is female and includes a significant number of first generation and traditionally underrepresented students. At Lake Forest College, the quality of a faculty member’s teaching is the most important criterion for evaluation. The College also expects peer-reviewed publications and active participation in the College community. Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Lake Forest College offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.