ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Agency :  Department of Human Rights 
Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated starting salary $5,423 monthly; Full range $5423--$7,721  
Job Type:   Salaried Full Time  
County:   Cook  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU:   RC028

 

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.

 

Posting Identification Number  41936

Position Overview

Under administrative direction, performs administrative duties for the Public Service Administrator/Director of Mediation. Assists in the administration and coordination of all aspects of the IDHR Mediation Program.  Provides for the preparation of case files received from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Communicates with the public and parties regarding the mediation program and general agency operations.

Benefits Statement

State of Illinois employees enjoy a robust benefit package, including:
    • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
    • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
    • 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
    • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (sick days carry over from year to year)
    • 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
    • 3 Paid Personal Days annually
    • Pension Plan
    • Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
    • Flexible work schedules may be available, dependent upon position
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
    

 These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Serves as a Liaison to Mediators, general public and parties of a charge of discrimination.
• Provides administrative support to Mediation Unit.
• Provides administrative support for EEOC cases.
• Provides back up support for case assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration.
• Requires one year of professional experience in a public or private organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers working knowledge of office procedures and practices, and ability to operate and maintain commonly used office equipment. 
• Prefers at least two (2) years of proven ability to follow oral or wri