Office Assistant Job at New River Community College in Grayslake

time left to apply End Date: August 27, 2025 (7 days left to apply)

job requisition id REQ-00000527

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 under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Office Assistant

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 under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Office Assistant

Department:

Biological & Health Sciences Operations Department

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Classified

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of the Biological and Health Sciences Division, the Office Assistant responds to requests for information both in-person and over the telephone, and provides clerical support to faculty and staff for the Biological and Health Sciences; and Communication Arts, Humanities and Fine Arts divisions.

Posting Date:

08/13/2025

Expected Start Date:

09/09/2025

Compensation Grade:

A11

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Total Hours Per Week:

20

Job Description:

Customer Service (50%)

1. Provide information to students and the public regarding courses and college policies.

2. Provide faculty with policy information and student information as requested and appropriate.

Data Entry/Filing (40%)

3. Prepare and photocopy documents for faculty and division staff.

4. Assist in acquiring and distributing supplies for division faculty use.

5. Assist in clerical aspects of the hiring process for faculty and staff.

Other (10%)

6. Serve as liaison to ensure communication across division staff that work daytime and evenings.

7. Complete required job training.

8. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma, or equivalent.

2. Proficiency in using Microsoft Word to create and edit documents.

3. Proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel to create and edit spreadsheets.

4. Evidence of excellent customer service skills.

Desired Qualifications

1. Previous office experience.

2. Knowledge of academic programs at community colleges, including career/technical education and transfer programs.

3. Knowledge of Canvas or other learning management systems.

4. Knowledge of PeopleSoft human resource management system.

5. Experience using Zoom and Microsoft Teams for collaboration.

6. Spanish language proficiency

Pay

$15.02/hour

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 2:30pm - 7:30pm

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).

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About College of Lake County (CLC)

College of Lake County (CLC) is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences.

CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.

College of Lake County (CLC) is a Leader College of Distinction

CLC achieved a milestone in 2025 with its designation as a Leader College of Distinction. CLC is part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network, made up of 300+ colleges committed to supporting student success at their institutions and promoting economic vitality throughout their communities. CLC has been a member of the ATD Network since 2019 and has held Leader College status since 2023.

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