Administrative Assistant - Student Life/International Students

Full Time
East Peoria, IL 61635
Posted
Job description
Summary

The Administrative Assistant for Student Life and International Students department is primarily responsible for performing general and confidential secretarial and administrative support duties including processing, preparing, and maintaining records, expenditures, and schedules for the department.

Essential Functions

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


  • Complete administrative support tasks supporting the department such as maintaining files, scheduling appointments, typing letters and/or memos, running and verifying reports, processing data, processing requests, preparing meeting minutes, and gathering information.
  • Provide customer assistance by answering telephone calls, forwarding calls, greeting students, staff and the general public, referring individuals and inquires to the appropriate personnel.
  • Troubleshoot problems serving as the front-line representative of the department.
  • Establish and maintain confidential files for the department.
  • Maintain databases, complete data entry tasks and run departmental reports
  • Maintain departmental budget records of travel, supply and capital orders, general stores requisitions, and purchase orders.
  • Maintain and distribute forms and/or supplies relevant to department procedures and functions.
  • Work with departments around campus, such as athletics, in gathering documents and resources for international students.
  • Schedule meeting rooms and activities at the direction of the Student Life Manager.
  • Fully participate in preparation of larger Student Life sponsored events including Student Trustee Elections, Student Leadership Awards, Ask Me Stations, and Welcome Days, and maintain completion records of New Student Orientation and International Student Orientation.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 3 years of experience working in an administrative support role.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong typing skills a minimum of 45 words per minute.
  • Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associates degree in business, administration and/or related field.
  • Experience working in an educational system.
  • Experience working with PeopleSoft.
  • Knowledge of accounting and business principles.


Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

  • paid time off;
  • 10 paid holidays;
  • medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
  • tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;
  • on-site childcare center;
  • 403(b) retirement plans; and
  • State University Retirement System pension plan.

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