Administrative Secretary

​Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: OFFICE COORDINATOR - 30025 
Skill Option: Keyboarding 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 04/04/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $3,971/month; Full Range $3,971-$5,243/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC014

PUC:90699994

 

 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

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.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

REQ#45046

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
 

 

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Administrative Secretary.  Under direction, this position will perform technical, administrative secretarial, and office support functions for the Office of the DCFS Guardian.  The position will conduct special projects and studies and provide general office support for staff.  This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Department’s service operations.  DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Performs critical technical, administrative secretarial and office support functions to a small team of attorneys who address a variety of legal issues for youth in care on behalf of the DCFS Guardianship Administrator, including confidential matters
• Prepares and keyboards a variety of confidential correspondence to agency staff, clients, professionals, and community agencies outside the Department for purposes of information and clarification of DCFS rules and procedures
• Prepares vouchers and purchase orders
• Establishes and maintains paper and digital case files for all current and closed legal matters, including legal documents, pleadings, orders, and correspondence
• Facilitates communication with internal and external clients, vendors, and the general public
• Utilizing independent judgment, arranges repairs for phones, computer terminals, and other office equipment through appropriate channels
• Serves as timekeeper
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to two years of secretarial/business college OR completion of high school and two years of related office experience OR two years of independent business experience.
• Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 30 wpm.