Human Resources

Lake Forest College seeks a part-time department assistant to provide administrative support in the Office of Academic Affairs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day office administration and support to include but not limited to, greeting visitors, scheduling meetings, ordering supplies, etc. 
• Updating the website
• Processing reimbursements
• Planning meetings and special events
• Gathering data
• Filing and data management

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• An associate’s degree
• Proven administrative experience
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, plus an aptitude and willingness to learn new software and systems
• Ability to track budgets and expenses
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to take initiative and follow through on projects
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience. 
• Experience with project management
• Comfortable handling confidential information

This position is for 20 hours per week during the academic year (mid-August to mid-May with time off for holidays and College breaks).

 ($18/hr)

Please send a resume, cover letter and three references to adminsearch@lakeforest.edu.

A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,800 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 nearly 40% of our student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students. Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.