Faculty Operations Coordinator

LaSalle Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility

Job summary

LaSalle Network is partnering with a leading academic institution to hire a Program Assistant to support a high-volume, faculty-facing department. This role offers exposure to faculty operations, communications, and special projects within a university environment.

Ideal for someone with higher education experience who is organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities while serving as a key point of contact for faculty.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or professional services.
• Experience supporting academic programs, faculty, or administrative operations.
• Strong organizational skills with multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Comfort with databases and systems; familiarity with PeopleSoft or Oracle is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a broader team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for faculty, managing communication and support needs.
• Coordinate and manage faculty-related processes including appointments and credentialing.
• Track high-volume requests ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support department communications with newsletters, announcements, and updates.
• Partner with leadership on special projects and process improvements.
• Utilize internal systems (PeopleSoft/Oracle) for data entry and workflow management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Job description

LaSalle Network is partnering with a leading academic institution to hire a Program Assistant to support a high-volume, faculty-facing department. This role offers exposure to faculty operations, communications, and special projects within a university environment.

Ideal for someone with higher education experience who is organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities while serving as a key point of contact for faculty.