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Date: Dec 5, 2022
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60661
Job Requisition ID: 19702
Agency : Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Closing Date/Time: 12/19/2022
Salary: $4,738.00 - $6,964.00 Anticipated Monthly Starting Salary
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

About the Position

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking a motivated administrative professional to join its communications team. This position will help advance DCEO's mission by supporting the communications team as it works to raise awareness about key initiatives through communications and media strategies. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. We welcome eligible candidates to apply for this rewarding role at a high-profile state agency.

Job Responsibilities

1. Supports the Communications team with projects, budget, personnel, work, and data processing and fiscal matters.

2. Assists the Deputy Director in the tracking, management, and implementation of administrative processes.

3. Assists the Deputy Director in the development and implementation of the office's goals and objectives and act as liaison between staff members and other administrative personnel on the maintenance of the goals and objectives.

4. Travel and contract support.

5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years (4) of college with courses in business administration.

2. Requires one year professional experience in administration of programs or administrative experience in a public or private organization.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers one or more years of prior administrative experience in the private, public or non-profit sector.

2. Prefers intermediate level experience utilizing Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

3. Prefers one or more years of professional experience helping to organize and track departmental deliverables.

Employment Conditions

1. Requires ability to pass a background check.

Work Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Location: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION 555 West Monroe Street Chicago IL 60661
Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov (FOR INQURIES ONLY – INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)

Job Family: Clerical and Administrative Support