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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for support assistant in Chicago, IL is $19.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $21.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Support Assistant vs Customer Service Representative?

AspectSupport AssistantCustomer Service Representative
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications varyHigh school diploma; often customer service training
Work EnvironmentHealthcare, education, or social services settingsCall centers, retail, or service industries
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, schools, social agenciesRetail stores, telecom companies, banks
Common Search & Comparison IntentSupport Assistant vs Customer Service Representative

Support Assistants typically work in healthcare, education, or social services, providing direct support to clients or patients. Customer Service Representatives mainly work in retail or call centers, focusing on customer inquiries and issue resolution. While both roles involve assisting people, Support Assistants often require specialized certifications and work in more specialized environments compared to the more general customer service roles.

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Infographic showing various Support Assistant job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,837 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

Field Operations Support Assistant

Service Corporation International

Lisle, IL • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago


Service Corporation International rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 96 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 9 rated funeral services


Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Provides administrative and clerical support to a funeral home, cemetery, crematory or a combination of these facilities. Duties include greeting the public and providing general information on services offered in a polite manner with a goal to meet and exceed customer expectations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepares death certificates, prayer cards and related documents

  • Completes required permits and or certificates

  • Prepares and processes Veteran's Paperwork

  • Prepares marker monument placement paperwork

  • Ensures required documentation to support requested products and services are accurate and complies with state/federal regulations and company rules

  • Prepares and distributes daily schedules, reports, and documents

  • Receives and processes payments and contracts

  • Coordinates the ordering of memorials and related products and the control of storage inventory for vaults and markers

  • Orders office supplies

  • Oversees the processing of installation orders to grounds and maintenance departments

  • Processes accounts payable transactions

  • Assists with the preparation of obituaries

  • Assists Location Management, Sales, Family Service Counselors and payroll as needed

  • Acts as backup to Receptionist

  • Greets family members and friends

  • Communicates client family's needs promptly and accurately to the appropriate staff member

  • Conveys a sense of concern and empathy with client family members at all times

  • Responds to customer inquiries via telephone, internet and in person

  • Maintains professional and cooperative relationships with county clerk, medical examiner and physicians

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

  • High School or equivalent

Experience

  • 1 - 2 years of experience in an office clerical or customer service capacity required

  • Experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Working knowledge of office equipment including computers, calculators, copiers, printers, and fax machines at a level consistent with experience

  • MS Office Suite experience preferred

  • Basic mathematics skills required

  • Good verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

  • High level of compassion and integrity

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • May drive for local use and for normal business-related errands

Compensation

$18.00/Hourly

Benefits:

Medical * Dental * Vision * Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) * Health Savings Account with Company Contribution * Sick Leave * Short-Term Disability * Long-Term Disability * Life Insurance * Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance * Dependent Life Insurance * SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match * Employee Assistance Program

Part-time associates working an average 20 hours a week may be eligible for 401(k).

Postal Code: 60532Category (Portal Searching): Administration and ClericalJob Location: US-IL - Lisle

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