Human Resources

Lake Forest College is accepting applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant for Career Advancement & Strategic Initiatives.  This is a multifaceted position which will report to and support the Vice President for Career Advancement and Strategic Initiatives and the Business, Finance, and Data Science leadership team.

This position is ideal for someone desiring to work in higher-education, and will include completing a variety of administrative tasks, interacting with various internal and external stakeholders, and impacting department, program, and student success. The nature of the position will require a commitment of approximately 28 hours per week, with some flexibility in scheduling, and may include occasional evening/weekend work.

Responsibilities

 This position will manage responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

• Handling assigned administrative tasks, including email and other correspondence, calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reports, social media, and other miscellaneous duties
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement (students, faculty and staff, alumni, parents, community and employer partners, etc.), outreach, and record-keeping
• Assisting with projects including but not limited to presentations, research, and reports
• Assisting with event planning and logistics
• Researching early career employment and partnership opportunities
• Reviewing and editing student resumes
• Drafting internship position descriptions and proposals
• Assisting with the Academic Internship Course
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required. At least one year of related administrative experience is required. Prior experience in a similar role in higher education and/or career services is preferred.  Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a self-starter, have strong organizational, detail-orientation, and time management skills, and be able to manage multiple tasks and meet assigned deadlines. The ability to interact positively and effectively with college stakeholders is an integral part of the role. The successful candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and be comfortable learning new software, working with data, CRM systems, and various social media platforms.

Background

A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,800 students from more than 43 states and from more than 120 countries. Lake Forest is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with approximately 40% of our student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students.

Lake Forest College has embraced career preparation as a key institutional goal for its undergraduate students more clearly and conscientiously than most other colleges in the liberal arts tradition, making a college-wide commitment to our mission to “prepare our students for, and help them attain, productive and rewarding careers.” With our location in the Chicago metropolitan area, we are uniquely positioned to be a leader in career preparation.

Application

To apply please submit application materials to the Gorter Family Career Advancement Center

Hiring Committee via:  Administrative Assistant for Career Advancement and Strategic Initiatives Submission Form

If you have any questions regarding the position, please direct them to cacsearch@lakeforest.edu.

Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Pay rate: $22-$25/hour