Administrative Assistant Job at Sentinel Technologies in Downers Grove

Overview

Administrative Assistant

Job ID: 2025-4858

Type: Regular FTE

Responsibilities

Sentinel Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support across multiple teams, including sales, recruiting, project management, and leadership. This position plays a vital role in ensuring efficient operations by assisting with contract formatting, proposal preparation and data entry across multiple platforms, including NetSuite and proprietary systems. This position will be part of a team to coordinate travel, assist with recruiting administration, assist with facility administration, or publish the company newsletter and miscellaneous projects as assigned. Position may be required to lift 75 lbs. independently. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-demand environment and demonstrates strong organizational and problem-solving skills. This position reports onsite to our Downers Grove, IL location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in business administration or a related field is required.
• 1-3 years of experience in an administrative role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Advanced typing skills are required
• NetSuite experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to problem solve, multitask, and prioritize effectively
• Experience proofing and assembling proposal materials in response to RFPs/RFQs, for customer submission a plus
• Experience in managing office operations or facilities is considered beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires local travel as needed to obtain office supplies
• A valid driver\'s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a "can-do" attitude

We focus on candidates that display our "ACE" factor - Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: $48,000 - $53,000

What you get:

We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks\' vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment.

About Sentinel

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012. Sentinel delivers solutions that address a range of IT needs, including security, communications, systems & networks, software applications, cloud and managed services. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from technology maintenance services to a leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. Primary support centers are in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Lansing, Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

If you are MOTIVATED... you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is a work environment that encourages creativity, growth through certification and hands-on training, and a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact.

If you share our passion for technology and want to be part of a top workplace environment, learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.

As part of Sentinel\'s employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact SentinelHR1@sentinel.com.

Note

This job description contains the information that is currently needed but is not necessarily all-inclusive. All information is subject to change at any time.