SR ASST TO THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR - EDUCATION

Job Requisition ID: 54437
Closing Date:
Agency: Office of the Governor
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1

 

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Senior Assistant to the Deputy Governor for Education – Job Description

The Office of Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker is seeking a Senior Assistant to the Deputy Governor of Education to join the Education team based in Chicago, IL.

About the job:

The Senior Assistant to the Deputy Governor for Education will:

• Assist in executing the governor’s administrative, legislative, and fiscal priorities from birth through postsecondary education
• Aid in managing the state’s P-20 Council
• Draft research briefs, memos, and presentations on salient topics, e.g. the use of artificial intelligence in k-12 public education and changes in federal education policy
• Collect, analyze, and visualize data from state agencies and external sources to support policy analysis, inform strategy, and communicate insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide staff support for the State Attainment Working Group established by Executive Order 2026-03
• Assist in all duties associated with the recruitment and appointment of individuals to state boards and commissions
• Collaborate with state agency leadership and senior staff in five state agencies (IDEC, ISBE, ICCB, IBHE, and ISAC)
• Contribute to team-led events for the governor
• Support efforts to secure philanthropic support for team-led initiatives
• Prepare for and participate in meetings with external stakeholders
• Travel to Springfield and other parts of the state on occasion
• Perform other duties as assigned

Ideal candidate will be able to:

• Independently manage and prioritize responsibilities
• Work collaboratively in a team setting
• Effectively communicate in oral and written form
• Perform tasks quickly
• Reflect the perspective of the governor’s office with external stakeholders
• Exercise sound judgment
• Be responsive to external stakeholders and partners
• Flexibly adapt to changing priorities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• At least 4 years of professional experience in education policy or practice

Job Type:

• Full-time

Salary:

• $90,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Off-hour work will be required on occasion

Work Location:

• In-person

​Work Hours: 37.5 hrs/week
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Work County: Cook
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support; Education

 

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