PT Department Assistant

DePaul University Athletics

Part-Time Administrative Support Specialist providing high-level administrative support to a team of four Associate Deans. Managing schedules, tracking deadlines, and maintaining continuity of institutional knowledge.

Posted 6/25/2026part-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $19 - $24 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Scheduling & Logistics Coordination
Manage complex calendars for four Associate Deans, scheduling meetings, events, and appointments across multiple stakeholders.
Coordinate logistics for meetings, including room reservations, virtual meeting links, materials preparation, and agendas.
Support planning and execution of internal and external events (e.g., faculty meetings, program events, retreats).
Follow-Up & Deadline Tracking
Track action items arising from meetings and ensure timely follow-up with relevant stakeholders.
Maintain systems to monitor deadlines for academic, administrative, and program-related initiatives.
Send reminders and provide status updates to Associate Deans as needed.
Program Calendar Coordination
Maintain and regularly update a centralized program calendar across multiple units or departments.
Ensure alignment across academic schedules, events, and key institutional deadlines.
Identify and flag scheduling conflicts or overlaps proactively.
Institutional Memory & Documentation
Maintain organized records of key decisions, processes, timelines, and historical context.
Develop and update shared resources, trackers, and documentation to support continuity of operations.
Serve as a point of reference for past practices, ensuring consistency and efficiency across leadership initiatives.
General Administrative Support
Support preparation of reports, presentations, and communications.
Assist with data entry, document management, and administrative workflows.
Provide ad hoc support for special projects and initiatives led by Associate Deans.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
2–4 years of administrative or coordination experience (higher education preferred).
Experience supporting multiple senior leaders or executives.
Familiarity with academic calendars and university administrative processes.
Experience with project tracking tools or shared collaboration platforms.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and virtual meeting tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Proactive problem-solving and anticipation of needs.
Discretion in handling sensitive information.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Working for a stable and well-known University.
Paid time off.
Part-Time Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

administrative experiencecoordination experienceproject trackingdata entrydocument managementreport preparationpresentation preparationcalendar managementlogistics coordinationevent planning

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillstime managementattention to detailproblem-solvingdiscretionindependencecollaborationinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Associate's degreeBachelor's degree