Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, over 50 stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

Behind every great teacher is someone making sure the details are handled. As a CSG Administrative Assistant, you'll keep the operational engine running for Lakeshore's CCA workforce — managing payroll records, coordinating travel and expenses, and supporting new hires from day one. Your accuracy and follow-through help our field teams stay focused on what matters most: getting great learning materials into the hands of educators and children.

A day on the job looks like this:

Review and reconcile payroll and timekeeping records across multiple systems, identifying and resolving discrepancies — such as missing punches, overtime, or sick time — in partnership with supervisors, employees, and staffing vendors
Track and reconcile employee expenses and mileage reimbursements, review receipts, code submissions accurately, and complete monthly credit card reconciliation
Research vendors, coordinate bookings, and reconcile invoices; manage employee travel arrangements including flights, hotels, and rental cars
Support new hire onboarding by sending welcome materials, coordinating system access, and tracking completion of required training and compliance courses
Draft clear, professional correspondence for internal and external stakeholders and pitch in on time-sensitive projects to keep the team moving

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

Required:

1–2 years of administrative or operations experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Comfortable managing multiple priorities accurately under deadlines
Able to work onsite at our Carson, CA office on a hybrid schedule

Preferred:

Associate's or bachelor's degree
3+ years of administrative experience, in timekeeping, or expense management
Familiarity with Salesforce or SAP

What sets you apart:

You catch the small things — a missing punch, a miscoded expense — before they become bigger problems
You stay steady when priorities shift, pivoting quickly without losing accuracy or missing a beat
You ask good questions when you're unsure rather than guessing, and you take feedback as a chance to get sharper

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at an hourly rate between $18.02-$20.50 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's relevant experience, location, and skillset.

Bonus eligible
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
On-site preschool for our employees’ children
On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

To learn about how we collect and use Applicant information, please visit our Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy.

Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Please see the E-Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster in English and Spanish for more information.