Dean’s Office Administrator & Operations Lead

College of Lake County; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Lake County seeks an Assistant to the Dean to provide advanced administrative support to the Dean and department leadership. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, assist with budgeting and purchasing, and prepare reports and documentation to support daily operations.

You will serve as a main contact for students, employees, and external partners, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism while enabling efficient service delivery across campus operations on a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum six years of progressively responsible administrative support experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with office equipment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Dean and department leadership, including calendar management and meeting notes.
• Manage shared communication channels and maintain organized files and records per policies.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and travel; assist with budgeting and purchasing.
• Serve as a point of contact for students, employees, and external partners, ensuring professional and timely responses.
• Identify process improvements and support campus initiatives as needed.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Calendar management

Professional communication

Job description

The College of Lake County seeks an Assistant to the Dean to provide advanced administrative support to the Dean and department leadership. You will manage calendars, coordinate meetings, assist with budgeting and purchasing, and prepare reports and documentation to support daily operations.

You will serve as a main contact for students, employees, and external partners, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism while enabling efficient service delivery across campus operations on a