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Executive Assistant
Job no: 495142
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Elgin, IL
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Categories: Supervisory, Administrative Support
Role: Executive Assistant
About ECC:
Work Schedule:
Rate of Pay/Benefits:
This is a Full-Time Administrative position at grade 14, with an annual salary range of $54,389 to $72,518. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
- Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
- Time Off with Pay
- Professional Development/Expense
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sick Banks
FLSA Status:
Grant Funded:
Job Summary:
An employee in this class performs work of moderate difficulty by providing highly confidential secretarial and administrative support to the assigned Cabinet member and corresponding division. Work is distinguished by the ability to maintain confidentiality and to effectively and diplomatically communicate with senior level internal and external contacts. General supervision is received from the assigned manager.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
2. Five years’ experience as an executive-level Administrative Assistant.
3. Considerable knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
4. Considerable skill in operating a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment as well as learning and adapting to new and updated programs and technology.
5. Considerable skill organizing work in order to meet established deadlines.
6. Considerable verbal and written communication skill with all levels within the organization as well as external community members
7. Working skill managing multiple priorities.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of brand management, best practices in marketing and communications, graphic design, and print production.
Essential Duties:
- Manage, delegate and oversee the work of all support and departmental clerical staff. Hire, train and evaluate subordinate clerical staff.
- Manage incoming and outgoing communications for the executive, confidentially and in priority order and alerting immediate supervisor of issues, concerns or potential problems.
- Maintain department management calendar. Schedule and make all necessary arrangements for meetings, conferences and appointments.
- Compose, compile and prepare correspondence, reports and related documents as directed by the department executive. Proofread a wide variety of complex reports, letters, memoranda and statistical charts.
- Collect data from a wide variety of sources. Compose/run a variety of routine/ad hoc reports for department management, proofreading to ensure accuracy. Analyze data to make recommendations to management for action.
- Oversee the centralization, organization and ongoing maintenance of department files to ensure a well-organized file system.
- Oversee the processing of all expenses, requisitions and blanket purchase orders for the department.
- Provide support for division related committees, work groups and other meetings including preparing agendas, taking minutes and following up on action items.
- Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification.
- Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
- Maintains an understanding of the work of colleagues to effectively provide back-up and/or support for co-workers during times when the division is short-staffed or experiencing an increased volume of work.
- Available to respond to internal and external customers during scheduled business hours.
- Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions.
Other Duties:
- Manage the office supply inventory, ordering supplies as needed.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)
Visual Acuity:
Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)
Work Environment:
Quiet conditions
Environmental Conditions:
Typical office or administrative
Current SSECCA Union Member Information:
The initial posting date for this position is 01/28/2025. Elgin Community College Support Staff of Elgin Community College Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 02/04/2025 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Advertised: January 28, 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close:
Salary : $54,389 - $72,518
