Administrative Assistant - Dean
Illinois Central College
Position Title:
Administrative Assistant - Dean18.79 USD HourlyCampus:
East Peoria CampusEmployment Type:
Classified, StaffFull timeDepartment:
HumanitiesStart Date:
04/06/2026Job Description:
Summary:
The administrative assistant is primarily responsible for performing general and confidential secretarial and administrative support duties including processing, preparing, and maintaining records, expenditures, and schedules for a major department or division.
Compensation for the Administrative Assistant - Dean is $18.79-21.61 an hour.
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.
Schedule meeting rooms and activities at the direction of the Dean of {department}.
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 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 a related field.
Experience working in an educational system.
Experience working with PeopleSoft, Workday, and Coursedog.
Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:
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; and
State University Retirement System pension plan.