Executive Assistant to VP Campus & Dean of Students

Lake Forest College invites applications for the full‑time, exempt position of Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Campus Life and Dean of Students. This position reports directly to the Vice President for Campus Life and Dean of Students and is located in Lake Forest, IL.

The Executive Assistant is an integral member of Campus Life, working closely with the Associate Dean of Students. Successful candidates are detail oriented, student and family centered, adaptable, and focused on creating an inclusive, welcoming, and high‑achieving work environment.

Oversee a portfolio of designated Campus Life operations.

• Vice‑President for Campus Life (VPCL)
• Manage various projects assigned by the VPCL
• Manage timely correspondence for the VPCL
• Support various college initiatives by coordinating meetings, distributing agendas, etc.

• Dean of Students (DOS) Office
• Assist with Student Conduct correspondence, file management, and meeting scheduling
• Process Student Emergency Fund requests and track expenses/requests
• Complete student conduct history checks and requests for verification of student conduct history
• Support student of concern processes

Provide day‑to‑day office administration and support, including greeting visitors, triaging needs, answering emails and phones, updating the website, upkeep of Van Ness House, ordering supplies, etc.

Manage calendar and events for DOS/VPCL, ensuring effective time management. Schedule department‑wide and other significant events, prioritizing and adjusting as necessary.

Plan, implement and manage all Dean of Students office operations (including, but not limited to, VPCL, Associate Dean of Students, etc.).

Conduct financial transactions and budget monitoring for Campus Life. Reconcile transactions and spending for the DOS, VPCL and designated staff. Provide support in oversight and management of Campus Life.

Hire, supervise, and develop student staff. Manage a consistent and welcoming student staff presence in Van Ness House. Coordinate Van Ness House needs, including creating a warm and welcoming environment for visitors.

Create and edit documents, reports, and presentations to support the staff in their work.

Other duties as assigned.

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, etc.).

Strong attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey information professionally, promptly, and accurately.

Ability to take notes, transcribe meeting minutes, and respond to urgent communications.

Demonstrated ability to support a diverse college community.

Ability to monitor a financial budget.

Preferred: experience with software such as Maxient, Jenzabar, etc.

Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.

Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of constituents, including all levels of administration, faculty, families, students, public officials and the general public.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to effectively manage time constraints and deadlines.

At least 5 years of relevant experience. Experience in higher education preferred.

Bachelor’s degree required.

Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience but expected to be in the range of $42,750 to $54,000.

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