PT Events Assistant - Marketing

ICC Illinois Central College; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois Central College is seeking a PT Events Assistant in East Peoria to support the Marketing department with event planning, scheduling, and clerical tasks. The role may require occasional evening or weekend hours to support events.

Pay is hourly at $17.22–$19.37, with on-site campus duties and opportunities to contribute across a fast-paced team. Strong MS Office skills and client-facing experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent customer service skills with professional interactions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager of Marketing and Special Events in planning and executing campus events.
• Coordinate event logistics, including room scheduling and setup.
• Submit work orders and manage calendars.
• Prepare and edit professional correspondence and event documents.
• Handle inquiries, answer calls, and route messages.
• Perform general clerical duties including copying, scanning and data entry.
• Assist with additional administrative tasks for departmental operations.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: PT Events Assistant - Marketing Campus: East Peoria Campus Employment Type: Classified, StaffPart time Department: Marketing Start Date: 10/12/2026 Job Description: Summary: We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented professional to support dynamic event planning and essential administrative operations in a fast-paced environment. This role involves coordinating and executing campus events while managing daily office tasks. Flexibility is key, as the position may occasionally require evening or weekend hours to support scheduled events. Compensation for the PT Events Assistant is $17.22-$19.37 an hour.

Essential Functions:

• Support the Manager of Marketing and Special Events in planning and executing a variety of campus events.
• Coordinate event logistics, including room scheduling, setup arrangements, and submitting work orders.
• Compose and edit professional correspondence, reports, and event-related documentation.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate room reservations.
• Monitor inventory and procure office and event supplies as needed.
• Handle incoming telephone calls, respond to inquiries, and route messages appropriately.
• Perform general clerical duties such as copying, scanning, filing, and data entry.
• Assist with additional administrative tasks assigned to support departmental operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), with the ability to create and manage documents, spreadsheets, and calendars.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service, including greeting visitors, responding to inquiries, and resolving issues professionally and efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in scheduling, documentation, and task execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution; a focus in business administration, communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and coordinating special events, including logistics, communication, and on-site support.

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children
• on-site childcare center
• 403(b) retirement plans
• and State University Retirement System pension plan

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