Business Support Assistant

Business Support Assistant February 03, 2026 Lake Forest College is seeking a Business Support Assistant for the Facilities Management department. This is a year-round, part-time, in-office position, working 20 hours per week. Work hours are 9:00am – 1:00pm daily with some flexibility. Job Responsibilities Assist with creating requisitions, purchase orders, invoice processing and basic data entry using accounting software. Research historical payments and resolve discrepancies. Professionally communicate with third-party vendors via phone, email or vendor portals. Track expenses and maintain organized files. Perform physical office tasks including lifting small boxes, filing, scanning and emailing documents. Back-up the Assistant Director with student employee coordination and participate in meetings. Provide support for fundraisers and other department initiatives as needed. Qualifications Prior business experience is a plus. An associate degree or equivalent experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel (moderate level), Outlook, and Teams. Aptitude and willingness to learn new computer-related skills. Ability to research and track budgets and expenses. Strong organizational and communication skills. Attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. Willingness to take initiative and follow through on projects. Ability to work effectively and professionally with vendors, students, staff, and faculty, as necessary. Salary and Benefits Pay rate: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour. Benefits: To Apply Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references via email to View email address on click.appcast.io . If you are interested in learning more about employment at Lake Forest College, please visit Working at Lake Forest | Lake Forest College. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed