Administrative Coordinator

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution behind the scenes while supporting the people and services that make our library a vital part of the community, we encourage you to apply! Fremont Public Library is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to join our team.

The Administrative Coordinator provides essential administrative support to the staff in Administration, specifically the Library Director, Assistant Director, Business Manager, and HR Generalist. This role typically includes managing supplies, preparing documents and maintaining files, data entry and minutes taking.

The ideal candidate will be able to complete a variety of office support tasks using various software programs in a windows environment. They will be able to prioritize their tasks and complete them before the deadline, maintain confidentiality, and execute their work with a high degree of attention to detail.

This is a year-round, full-time non-exempt position at 40 hours per week. Hours vary according to duties, including nights and weekends. $23.97-$29.96 per hour, depending on qualifications.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance programs.
• Retirement Plans:
  Employer contributions to an IMRF pension plan (required enrollment) with the option to start a 457 tax-deferred retirement savings plan.
• Professional Development:
  Funding for conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP):
  Counseling and wellness services.
• Paid holiday, sick and vacation time off.

October 19, 2026.

• Monitors, purchases and stocks office supplies; receives and unpacks shipments and verify accuracy of order and condition.
• Collects, files and organizes office documents such as reports, invoices and confidential records.
• Maintains and organizes digital and paper files, including current/historical administrative and personnel files.
• Updates library Sharepoint Hub, website and other online communications.
• Gathers monthly statistical data and prepares reports. Tracks statistics that are used in the Illinois Public Library Annual Report.
• Plans, implements, and maintains staff recognition programs, including the coordination and distribution of recognition gifts.
• Replenishes office supplies including printers and copier toner and paper.
• Arranges for repair of office equipment.
• Communicates room setups to the Facilities Department, books library meeting rooms for staff training and meetings, and produces daily signage for community meeting rooms.
• Coordinates Library wide staff training and events

• Administers the library’s records retention program and prepares records disposal certificates in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Helps with the onboarding and set up process for new employees.
• Helps with bookkeeping, data entry and banking tasks, coin tower and cash register reconciliation, and accounts payable tasks.
• Drives to post office, bank or other local businesses to as required.
• Sorts and distributes mail and/or packages.
• Coordinates travel arrangements and logistics for Library staff as needed.
• Tracks and processes donations to the Friends & Foundation as needed.
• Assists in inventory additions and deletions tagging of capital assets for insurance purposes.
• Provides support for annual audit and other related tasks.

• Sends communications to the Board in preparation of the monthly meeting and handles all administrative requirements such as posting agendas, minutes, legal notices and filings.
• Maintains and updates the Board of Trustees Sharepoint Site and the library’s transparency webpage.
• Attends regular Board meetings, Board Committee meetings and other meetings as needed to take minutes.
• Attends continuing education seminars relating to job tasks and objectives.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Reports to the Library Director and provides administrative support to the Business Manager, Assistant Director and HR Generalist.
• Is a part of the Administration Department, working with other members or departments as appropriate.

• Two years of college level coursework, Associate’s degree, or equivalent;
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Have experience as an office assistant, secretary, clerk, or in another relevant administrative role.
• Be able to apply principles and practices of organization, planning, records…