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:
Administrative Assistant
Job Summary:
The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to ensure efficient operations of college programs and services. Responsibilities include managing office tasks, maintaining records, preparing correspondence and reports, coordinating schedules and events, assisting with budgets, and providing excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This role supports departmental projects and promotes a welcoming, inclusive environment while working independently to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and follow established procedures.
Job Description:
Department Operations and Processes : 5 0 %
Coordinate meetings, calendars, events, travel, and room reservations; update systems as needed.
Manage office supplies, equipment maintenance, vendor requests, and routine purchases within budget.
Student/Customer Service s : 4 0 %
Greet and assist visitors in person, by phone, and email, providing information and directing inquiries as needed.
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, seeking guidance only for complex or unclear situations.
Department Specific Information: Administrative Assistant may report to the Lakeshore Campus one day per week.
Work Schedule: Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with one late shift per week from 10:30am – 7:00pm and one Saturday per month.
Pay: $17.73/hour
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time
Total Hours Per Week:
40
Position Type:
Staff
Job Family:
Classified
Posting Date:
07/21/2026
Expected Start Date:
08/31/2026
Compensation Grade:
B22
Location:
Grayslake Campus
Department:
Adult Education & ESL Division
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, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.
