Senior Administrative Coordinator for the Office of the President

Senior Administrative Coordinator for the Office of the President
Full-time Staff
Sugar Grove Campus

Hybrid Option: Yes 

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You'll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Your future starts here - join us today!

Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college's culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

The Senior Administrative Coordinator reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff and provides high-level administrative and operational support to the President and Office of the President (OOTP). This position plays a key role in ensuring efficient and effective office operations through proactive coordination, sound judgment, independent problem-solving, and exceptional service. The role requires a highly organized, resourceful, and self-directed professional who anticipates needs, takes initiative, manages competing priorities, and demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Coordinate internal and external meeting requests. Ensure meetings are organized and set up with proper technology. Monitor and document recurring and ongoing meetings, conferences and other deadlines for the Office of the President and the institution.

Maintain and update the President's contact database for external and community partners and elected officials.

Serve as departmental point of contact to receive and process complaints in accordance with institutional procedures, as needed.

Schedule and process the President's leave requests. Process leave requests from the President's direct reports. Monitor the VP Calendar in Outlook and note activity as appropriate on the President's calendar.

Provide logistical support in preparation of institutional meetings and special events such as the All-College Address, Biscuits with the Boss, RISE events, President's Cabinet, Administrative Council, the annual All-Staff Holiday Party, and Commencement. Assist in set up, logistics, and office staffi