Human Resources

Lake Forest College is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Department Assistant for the Facilities Management department. 

This is a year-round, part-time position, working 20 hours per week. Work hours are typically 9 AM to 1 PM. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Financial Support primary responsibility: Manage invoicing, billing, and assists with tracking expenses.
• Customer Service: Serve as a welcoming, customer-facing point of contact for the department, interact with vendors, faculty, and staff.
• Administrative Tasks: Utilize the work order system, coordinate vehicle use, file, email, receive incoming shipments, place orders, answer phones, and distribute keys.
• Additional Duties: Function as a back up to the Assistant Director which entails assisting with student employees and managing calendars.
• Special Projects: Provide support for fundraisers and other Department initiatives as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous administrative experience.
• An Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel (moderate level), Outlook, and Teams. An aptitude and willingness to learn new computer-related skills.
• Ability to track budgets and expenses.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to take initiative and follow through on projects.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, staff, and faculty.
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Experience:

• Bookkeeping and customer service experience.
• Experience using a work order system.

 Pay & Benefits:

Pay rate: $18-22/hour

Benefits: www.lakeforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to facmanadmin@lakeforest.edu.

Lake Forest College embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.