Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?
The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.
Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance).
Position Title:
Program Operations Assistant
Job Summary:
The position supports academic and data operations by maintaining accurate course schedules, student records, and documentation in compliance with Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) requirements. Responsibilities include processing course and enrollment changes, coordinating classroom assignments, preparing instructional materials, and assisting faculty and staff with technology and logistical needs. The role also supports data reporting, auditing, and record retention activities while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring accuracy across all academic processes.
Job Description:
Department Operations and Processes : 50%
Create, update, and maintain class schedules, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems and compliance with ICCB credit hour and unit-of-instruction standards.
Process course changes, combinations, cancellations, and data entries as directed by faculty and department leadership.
Student/Customer Services : 40%
Assist instructors with technology issues (hardware, software, web), classroom logistics , and room changes.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision, strategic priorities and goals of the College and the primary unit, division and department of this position.
Physical: Primary functions require ability to remain in a stationary position (sit and/or stand) greater than 50% of the time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, reach; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 10 pounds frequently; to regularly operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard; the ability communicate to exchange information; and the ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions.
Environmental: Work will often occur in an office setting; where temperatures may fluctuate between high and low temperatures occasionally; may experience varying noise levels occasionally.
Vision: Ability to observe in a near visual range with or without correction or reasonable accommodation.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Ability to follow instructions, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines independently for routine work, with support for new or complex tasks.
Work Schedule
Ability to work up to 19 hours per week based on departmental needs and operational schedule.
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Part time
Total Hours Per Week:
19
Position Type:
Staff
Job Family:
Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours
Posting Date:
06/01/2026
Expected Start Date:
06/30/2026
Compensation Grade:
Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours
Location:
Grayslake Campus
Department:
JM - Data Operations & Compliance Department
EEO Statement
College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
