Administrative Assistant II
Administrative Assistant II
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$ 74904 - 108252
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:48901
Opening Date: 08/15/2025
Closing Date: 08/28/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 00502
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Salary $6242-$9021/month ($74904-$108252/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the 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.
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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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
Performs administrative support functions for the Assistant Director of the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH). Coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Office. Serves as a liaison with program and administrative staff throughout the Department. Coordinates interagency projects involving the Assistant Director. Receives confidential mail and calls some of which are sensitive and controversial. The Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH) is a Statewide Office which works across State agencies and is administratively housed within DHS. OPEHs mission is to coordinate State of Illinois agency strategies and investments and to partner with the community to build a strong safety net and permanent housing for Illinoisans facing homelessness and housing insecurity.
Essential Functions
- Performs administrative support functions for the Assistant Director of the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH).
- Coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Office.
- Serves as a liaison with program and administrative staff throughout the Department.
- Coordinates interagency projects involving the Assistant Director.
- Receives confidential mail and calls some of which are sensitive and controversial.
- 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 completion of four (4) years of college preferably with courses in public or business administration.
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience in a public or private organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of professional experience performing administrative support functions for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating the day-to-day activities scheduling meetings updating and monitoring calendars for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail while multi-tasking multiple projects.
- Two (2) years of professional experience responding to requests gathering and organizing materials and resolving sensitive and/or controversial issues as it relates to personnel issues for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working in a public or private organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.
Work Hours:8:30am-5pm Monday - Friday
Work Location:555 W. Monroe Floor 3S Chicago IL 60661
Secretarys Office
Office to Prevent and End Homelessness
Posting Group:Office & Administrative Support; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
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State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
