Administrative Assistant

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Business Support
administrative operations
Microsoft Office Suite
HR
Accounting
meeting agendas

Job Details

Position: Administrative Assistant / Business Support

Location: Deerfield, IL

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary:

The Administrative Assistant / Business Support professional will play a key role in managing daily administrative operations and providing comprehensive support to HR, Accounting, and Technical Delivery teams. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication an will ensure smooth business operations by managing communication, scheduling, and documentation while supporting critical business functions and ensuring timely correspondence and escalation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day administrative operations to support organizational efficiency.
  • Provide business support to HR, Accounting, and Technical Delivery teams.
  • Ensure timely correspondence, follow-ups, and escalation of critical matters.
  • Handle all forms of communication including emails, letters and phone calls.
  • Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and organize meetings for key stakeholders.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, record minutes, and distribute them accurately and promptly.
  • Serve as a professional point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in preparing reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and other business documentation.
  • Compile and organize data for management review and decision-making.
  • Maintain and protect confidentiality of sensitive company and employee information.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field (preferred).
  • 5 years of experience in an administrative or business support role.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
  • Experience supporting HR, Accounting, or Technical teams is an advantage.
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