Student Engagement Administrative Associate

Illinois College; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Administrative Assistant for the Center for Student Engagement, Inclusion and Belonging (CSEIB) at Illinois College provides essential administrative and operational support to the Director and staff, helping ensure organized, accessible services for students. The role greets students and partners, facilitates scheduling, records management, and event logistics.

Compensation reflects an hourly, full‑time 10‑month schedule, with emphasis on accuracy, discretion, and collaborative service.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Relevant administrative experience, preferably in higher education.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; comfortable with institutional software systems.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Director and staff, including scheduling, budget documentation, and meetings.
• Serve as welcoming first point of contact for students, campus partners, and the public.
• Maintain records, calendars, forms, and procedures to support accurate operations.
• Support student organizations, GLOs, rosters, forms, and event logistics.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Presence

Jenzabar

Job description

The Administrative Assistant for the Center for Student Engagement, Inclusion and Belonging (CSEIB) at Illinois College provides essential administrative and operational support to the Director and staff, helping ensure organized, accessible services for students. The role greets students and partners, facilitates scheduling, records management, and event logistics.

Compensation reflects an hourly, full‑time 10‑month schedule, with emphasis on accuracy, discretion, and collaborative service.