Administrative Assistant II/Staff Assistant

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Location:

Aurora, IL, US, 60506

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Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II – 00502
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Closing Date/Time:10/25/2024
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,005/month; Full Range
$6,005-$8,678/month
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Kane
Number of Vacancies:1
Plan/BU:RC028

PUC: 90699671

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relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the
filling of this position.

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## Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an
organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as
Staff Assistant to the Manager of Cook and Northern Regional Contract
Administration. Under administrative direction, this position will
provide input into the planning, development, and implementation of
policies and programs impacting contract operations. The position will
serve as liaison between the Manager and professional and support staff.
The position will also conduct special projects related to division
programs and represent the Manager at various meetings. This position
provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and
interested in playing a supportive role in the agencys 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 leadership and communication
capabilities. 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

– Serves as high level confidential staff assistant to the Manager of
Cook and Northern Regional Contract Administration.
– Serves as liaison between the Manager and professional and support
staff and performs liaison work between agencies and representatives
of private organizations.
– Conducts special projects related to division programs, which
require interaction with executive and administrative staff,
community service providers, elected officials, and the general
public.
– Drives or travels to represent the Manager at meetings with
Department administrative staff, other agencies, community service
providers, and the general public.
– Researches, gathers, and analyzes detailed information, and prepares
responses to communications on behalf of the Manager.
– Oversees the compilation and preparation of monthly status reports
and maintenance of appropriate records and files.
– Serves as liaison for Regional Contracts team employee performance
evaluations and performance/disci pline issues.
– Serves as timekeeper.
– Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably
within the scope of the duties enumerated above.