Human Resources

Lake Forest College, located just north of Chicago, invites applications for the temporary part-time position of Athletics Administrative Assistant. This 20-hour per week role provides a comprehensive opportunity for an individual looking to immerse themselves in the administrative support of the athletics department in order to ensure the smooth operations of the Forester Athletics department. The position requires in person availability beginning at 8am, Monday-Friday. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within the department, supporting the mission, goals, and procedures of the department and the College.

We encourage applicants to specify their availability and interest in their application materials.

Administrative Support:

• Provide executive administrative support to the Director of Athletics, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and organizing travel.
• Handle daily administrative tasks within the athletics department, including responding to emails, answering phones, and welcoming visitors.
• Assist in basic invoice paying and reconciliation. 
• Ensure smooth office operations by assisting in the management of all operational aspects of the athletics office, including collaborating with other departments within the College to provide necessary resources and support for coaches and staff.
• Assist in planning and executing athletics department events and contests.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain accurate and confidential records and reports to assist in the day-to-day management of the athletics operations.
• Support the hiring processes for the department, including scheduling interviews and assisting with onboarding and offboarding.

Qualifications:

• An Associate’s Degree is required, a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities while maintaining an efficient task accomplishment. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity with budgets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools.

Salary and Benefits:
Hourly Rate $20.00 - $23.00

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

Anticipated duration of assignment: through the end of the spring semester (mid-May)

Review of applications begins immediately. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and references to athleticsearches@lakeforest.edu.

Lake Forest College is a highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore with a current enrollment of approximately 1,750 students from over 40 states and more than 100 countries. It is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with nearly 40% of our student body comprised of domestic minority and international students and consistently ranked as one of America’s top liberal arts colleges. Learn more about Lake Forest College’s recognition as a top-tier college. 

The College sponsors 25 intercollegiate varsity sport programs with approximately 500 student-athletes competing annually. Lake Forest is a member of NCAA Division III, the Midwest Conference (MWC), the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA), and the United States Handball Association (USHA). The College is an affiliate member of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) for men’s and women’s golf and the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) for men’s and women’s lacrosse. Learn more about Forester Athletics. 

If you are interested in learning more about employment at Lake Forest College, please visit Working at Lake Forest | Lake Forest College.