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Admin Assistant II

Abbott · Abbott Park, IL · $22.50–$45.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you supported several people with competing requests.

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize fairly and communicate clearly.

How do you handle confidential information you come across in your work?

What they are checking: Whether they understand discretion, especially around supplier and contract details.

Tell me about a process you improved in an administrative role.

What they are checking: Whether they look for better ways to work rather than just following routines.

How do you make sure nothing falls through the cracks when you have many small tasks?

What they are checking: Whether they have a reliable system for tracking work.

How do you make people from different parts of the company feel welcome when they visit or join a meeting?

What they are checking: Whether they represent the team professionally and warmly.

What would you do

This role supports Global Procurement Services. How would you keep a busy team's calendars, meetings and travel organized?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage many moving parts for several people without dropping details.

A leader's schedule changes at the last minute and affects five other people. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can adjust plans quickly and keep everyone informed.

Someone outside the team asks you for information you are not sure you should share. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they check before sharing rather than guessing.

About the work

What tools have you used for scheduling, documents and spreadsheets?

What they are checking: Whether they are comfortable with the office tools administrative work depends on.

Have you processed purchase orders, invoices or expense reports? How did you make sure they were correct?

What they are checking: Whether they handle financial paperwork accurately in a procurement setting.

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The full job description

As published by Abbott.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Lake Bluff, IL location in the CHR Corporate Human Resouces. This is an onsite position. As the administrative assistant II, you will provide advanced administrative support to one or more Divisional Vice Presidents and other managers/directors as assigned. May provide backup support to higher-level management as needed. What You’ll Work On Responsibilities include all administrative functions of the department: • Answering phones. • Calendar management. • Scheduling travel. • Managing correspondence and scheduling couriers. • Processing expense reports. • Meeting/event planning. • Creating or modifying business documents. • Preparing presentations from source materials. • Handling teleconference and BlackBerry setups. • Acting as a liaison for remote access issues. • May include some support for tracking budget expenditures. • Coordinates and maintains departmental files, as assigned, in compliance with corporate and government regulations. • Follows purchasing and requisition procedures, Corporate Security and Privacy Rules, Corporate Branding Guidelines, and Copy Center procedures (if applicable). • Orders business cards and stationery. • Uses basic to intermediate software skills to perform work assigned. • 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 setups and on-boarding. • May train/coordinate work for new administrative assistants Required Qualifications • High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred. • 1 year of previous admin experience or equivalent. • Operates with general instruction and some supervision. • Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Visio or OrgPlus, and Lotus Notes or Outlook. Preferred Qualifications • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Acrobat, Visio or OrgPlus, and Outlook required. Microsoft Power Apps knowledge preferred. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter The base pay for this position is $22.50 – $45.00/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Administrative Support DIVISION: CHR Corporate Human Resources LOCATION: United States > Abbott Park : AP06B ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf