Administrative Assistant Jobs in Illinois
Administrative Assistant jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield and other Illinois metros, with employers like Advocate Aurora Health, Chicago Public Schools, and Rush University Medical Center hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Responsible for all administrative functions of the department: calendar management, scheduling travel, managing correspondence, processing expense reports, meeting/event planning, creating or modifying business documents, preparing presentations from source materials, administrative process improvements, acting as a liaison for onboarding, equipment set up, remote access issues, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Provides general administrative support. May provide back up support to higher-level management as needed.
- Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Follows purchasing and requisition procedures, Corporate Security and Privacy Rules, Corporate Branding Guidelines, and Copy Center procedures (if applicable).
- Interacts with high-level executives and handles confidential or business-sensitive information.
- May include some support for tracking budget expenditures.
- Coordinates and maintains departmental files, as assigned, in compliance with corporate and government regulations.
- Uses and understands Microsoft Office Suite and other business-specific software, including the Corporate Travel Web site, and employee performance management systems (as applicable).
- Coordinates new employee office set-ups and onboarding.
- May train/coordinate work for new administrative assistants.
- Operates with general instruction and some supervision.
Qualifications Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 1+ years previous administrative experience supporting multiple time zones.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Outlook and understanding of business processes and requirements.
- 1+ years of experience with booking travel in Concur and/or similar platform.
Preferred:
- Associate or some college preferred.
- Familiarity with Visio.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Administrative Assistant Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Advocate Aurora Health120

- Chicago Public Schools78

- Rush University Medical Center64

- OSF HealthCare60

- Northwestern Medicine46

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services601
- Education194
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals11
- Technology & Software11
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in administrative assistant jobs across Illinois.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external correspondence
- Experience managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Associate or bachelor's degree, or equivalent administrative work experience
- Familiarity with office management software such as Concur, Salesforce, or Google Workspace
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many administrative assistant jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 882+ administrative assistant openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do administrative assistants make in Illinois?
Administrative assistants in Illinois earn a median of about $74,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,750 for the lowest 10% to over $104,850 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Illinois cities have the most administrative assistant jobs?
Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield have the most administrative assistant openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire administrative assistants in Illinois?
Employers hiring administrative assistants in Illinois include Advocate Aurora Health, Chicago Public Schools, and Rush University Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote administrative assistant jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 3% of administrative assistant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for administrative assistant jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to administrative assistant jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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