Faculty & Adjunct Compensation Specialist

Rock Valley College; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Valley College is seeking an Academic Compensation Assistant in the Academic Affairs department. The role oversees faculty and adjunct pay processes, prepares compensation documentation, and ensures accurate processing within established timelines.

The position requires confidentiality, strong office skills, and experience with payroll-related tasks; familiarity with Colleague software is a plus. This full-time, non-exempt role supports the Vice President of Academic Affairs and related

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Business or Accounting courses preferred.
• Must have one-year experience in administrative setting.
• Must be a proactive problem solver and able to analyze and resolve issues.
• Must effectively communicate with team members, seniors, and other key personnel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to all clients through all methods of contact.
• Prepare compensation documentation, including initiating, maintaining, and verifying.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets for assorted payroll categories.
• Develop and implement procedures related to faculty and adjunct pay processing operations, upon VP approval.
• Provide liaison outreach to deans and administrative assistants.
• Support Human Resources in new hire orientation when requested.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Colleague software

Job description

Rock Valley College is seeking an Academic Compensation Assistant in the Academic Affairs department. The role oversees faculty and adjunct pay processes, prepares compensation documentation, and ensures accurate processing within established timelines.

The position requires confidentiality, strong office skills, and experience with payroll-related tasks; familiarity with Colleague software is a plus. This full-time, non-exempt role supports the Vice President of Academic Affairs and related