Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

The Lake County Regional Office of Education operates a number of departments and is seeking an Administrative Assistant to greet clients and staff, answer phones and provide overall administrative support to the leadership team.

• Provide exemplary administrative and operations support to the leadership team.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned including but not limited to, answering phone, receiving, sorting and distributing mail.
• Schedule and coordinate workshops as instructed by the ESD Director, including in-person and virtual meetings.
• Assist with payments and receipts
• Update AA records for attendees through ISBE
• Provide backup and additional support to other departments as needed
• Able to establish and maintain work relationships, communicate in a pleasant and cordial manner, follow directions, and maintain confidentiality
• Should be work oriented, responsible, mature, dependable, and able to function independently and with a team.

• Analytical ability required to gather, sort, tabulate and summarize reports in relation to department initiatives.
• Must be alert, able to handle situations tactfully and use good judgement in notifying appropriate individuals
• Experience working with data to drive decision making
• While carrying out the duties of this position, the employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job
• Must exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor with all county employees and community members

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  Completion of standard high school program with excellent performance
• Associate degree or college level coursework strongly preferred
• Two or more years of experience in customer service, record management and related administrative role
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County! Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.