Administrative Coordinator

Fremont Public Library District • Mundelein, IL

8d • $24 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Fremont Public Library is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to join their team. This role provides essential administrative support to the staff in Administration, specifically the Library Director, Assistant Director, Business Manager, and HR Generalist. Responsibilities include managing supplies, preparing documents, maintaining files, data entry, and taking minutes. The ideal candidate will be proficient in various software programs within a Windows environment, able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and possess a high degree of attention to detail.

Requirements

• 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 management, and general administration.
• Be able to establish priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines as well as being able to pivot in order to meet an unexpected hiccup or a sudden deadline.
• Have excellent computer applications, Internet skills and working knowledge of office equipment.
• Present a neat and tidy workspace and appearance that reflects the Administration Department.
• Personable and friendly: able to communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and patrons in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Valid Driver’s License: Position requires the ability to drive to post office, bank or other local businesses.
• Sitting, bending, stooping and twisting to retrieve and place objects from place to place.
• Manual: able to operate computer keyboard, calculator and mouse.
• Visual: able to detect color coding, read documents and a computer screen.
• Communication: Fluent in English, both written and oral. Able to communicate with co-workers and others in person and over the phone.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, purchases and stocks office supplies; receives and unpacks shipments and verifies 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree