Education PD Admin: Events, Scheduling & Support

Will County ROE; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Will County Regional Office of Education in Joliet, IL seeks an Administrative Assistant to the Director of Professional Development. This full-time role provides clerical and organizational support for professional learning programs, events, and general office operations.

The position handles registrations, scheduling, communications, and basic fiscal tasks, while maintaining records and assisting with logistics for workshops and academies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's degree preferred in office administration or related field.
• 2+ years of office/administrative experience, preferably in education or public sector.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate registrations, confirmations, and attendance for professional development events.
• Assist with scheduling, room and technology arrangements, and materials preparation.
• Provide front-line customer service to districts, educators, and partners.
• Prepare and format correspondence, flyers (Canva), sign-in sheets, certificates, and basic reports.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper records for events, contracts, evaluations, and related documents.
• Support basic fiscal processes such as processing invoices, purchase orders, and fee payments.
• Perform general office duties and provide backup support to other staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Will County Regional Office of Education in Joliet, IL seeks an Administrative Assistant to the Director of Professional Development. This full-time role provides clerical and organizational support for professional learning programs, events, and general office operations.

The position handles registrations, scheduling, communications, and basic fiscal tasks, while maintaining records and assisting with logistics for workshops and academies.