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Illinois Central College · 17 hours ago

Administrative Assistant -Dean of Student Services

Illinois Central College is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Dean of Student Services. This role involves performing general and confidential secretarial and administrative support duties for the Enrollment Services and Dean of Students departments, including managing correspondence, scheduling, and maintaining confidential files.

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Responsibilities

Perform responsible and complex Administrative Assistant duties
Prepare minutes, correspondence, reports and other information of a general and confidential nature
Type and process assigned forms, reports, proposals and authorizations
Compose letters in reply to requests for information and type or select standardized responses
Arrange appointments and maintain schedule of meetings
Gather data and material necessary for compilation of reports
Prepare and route assigned purchase orders and record expenditures
Establish and maintain confidential files for administrative unit
Arrange for meeting areas and services
Receive and distribute mail, checks and other communications
Provide work direction to assigned clerical and student employees when applicable
Responsible for implementing Academic Standing mailing received from Enrollment Services; receive incoming calls to route to appropriate advisor process granted/denied students
Maintain and distribute forms and supplies relevant to office procedures and functions
Serve as receptionist and receive and transfer incoming telephone calls; take messages; greet staff and the public; and refer individuals and inquiries to appropriate personnel
Assist other classified staff in their performance of employment, record keeping and database functions
Provide training and cross-training to and for other classified personnel to ensure effective and efficient performance of general functions as well as position specific tasks
Schedule and arrange appointments and travel
Maintain departmental budget records of staff travel, supply and capital orders, general stores requisitions, van requests and petty cash expenditures. Serve as a front-line representative for both Deans in working with all students, faculty, staff, and the public
Perform program of study changes for students
Maintain degree/certificate listing of advisors and assign advisor rights
Perform duties in various software systems. (Peoplesoft, Maxient, Microsoft Office, etc..)
Perform related duties as required

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuitePeopleSoftVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsBookkeepingGeneral office proceduresHigher education experience

Required

Associate's Degree in a related field
Three years of experience working in an office or directly related field
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others

Preferred

Experience working in higher education
Experience with PeopleSoft
Education or experience in bookkeeping and general office procedures
Knowledge of college policies and procedures

Benefits

Paid time off
11 paid holidays; 2 floating 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
State University Retirement System pension plan

Company

Illinois Central College

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Illinois Central College is a school in East Peoria.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.9M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2025-01-14Grant· $4.9M

Leadership Team

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Robin Ballard
Vice President and Chief Development Officer
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Gabe Gibson
Chief Information Officer
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