Administrative Assistant

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every individual in every community. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Location: 25480 W. Cedarcrest Lane Lake Villa, IL 60046

Shift Schedule: Monday through Thursday from 10:00AM-6:00PM and Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Administrative Assistants I are responsible:

• Responsible for office and administrative support duties including composing and typing correspondence, compiling data and preparing summary reports, processing billing information and coordinating projects.
• Monitors revenue and expenses, processes purchase requisitions, handles petty cash transactions and maintains cash receipts and ledger.
• Maintains record keeping and filing systems, schedules meetings and conferences, and answers telephone. Schedules service appointments to ensure proper operation of office equipment.
• Acts as administrative liaison between assigned department or center and other Gateway areas by gathering and exchanging information.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required plus one (1) year training in business or office administration.
• Three (3) years of progressive office/administrative support experience required; must be proficient in Microsoft Office software applications (Word and Excel).

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to communicate with others in order to gather and exchange information.
2. Ability to respond to telephone inquiries.
3. Ability to continually proofread, check and verify data from printed form and computer monitor display.
4. Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to enter, retrieve and/or audit information and data on a continual basis.
5. Ability to pull, lift and transport files and documents to and from various locations within office or assigned location.

Compensation (based on experience and credentials):

• Range is between $16.93-$23.16 per hour
• Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

Benefits at Gateway Foundation:

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and Time Off:

• 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here .