Entry-Level Administrative Assistant

CORPORATE RESOURCES OF IL LTD; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

CORPORATE RESOURCES OF IL LTD in Streamwood, IL, is seeking an Entry-Level Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations and assist with administrative and employee-related tasks. The role offers a mix of routine duties and opportunities to learn new processes across the business.

You'll work with colleagues across the organization, handling phones, scheduling, document management, and data entry in internal systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable learning new software, systems, and processes.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the office and internal teams.
• Answer phones, respond to general inquiries, and direct questions to the appropriate department.
• Schedule meetings, coordinate conference rooms, and assist with calendars and other meeting logistics.
• Prepare, format, scan, file, and organize documents, reports, and other business materials.
• Enter and update information in internal systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical records and ensure information is kept accurate and up to date.
• Assist with special projects and other administrative responsibilities as you gain experience.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Written and verbal communication

Retail experience (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

$21-$23/hour - Plus full benefits

About the Company

We are an innovative company in the educational products industry, creating classroom materials, workbooks, educational games, and hands-on learning resources used by schools, teachers, and families nationwide. Our products support educators and students across a variety of learning environments, combining practical educational content with engaging, hands-on experiences.

We are a collaborative, growing organization where employees have the opportunity to learn different areas of the business and take on additional responsibilities over time. We value people who are organized, dependable, willing to learn, and comfortable working with others.

About the Role

We are looking for an Entry-Level Administrative Assistant to join our Streamwood, IL team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is early in their career and looking to build a strong foundation in office administration and business operations.

You’ll work closely with employees across the organization, helping keep day-to-day office activities organized and providing support with administrative and employee-related tasks. The position offers a mix of routine administrative work and opportunities to learn new processes, systems, and areas of the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the office and internal teams.
• Answer phones, respond to general inquiries, and direct questions to the appropriate department.
• Schedule meetings, coordinate conference rooms, and assist with calendars and other meeting logistics.
• Prepare, format, scan, file, and organize documents, reports, and other business materials.
• Enter and update information in internal systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical records and ensure information is kept accurate and up to date.
• Assist with special projects and other administrative responsibilities as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Similar experience preferred (retail experience will be considered).
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable learning new software, systems, and processes.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.