Employee Career DevelopmentMentoring Manager
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 10395 - 10827
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:49629
Opening Date: 11/26/2025
Closing Date: 12/11/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10395 - $10827 per month ($124740 - $129924 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Supervisory Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach aDETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
When applicable titles that require specific coursework professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Posting Identification Number 49629
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
Serves as the Employee Career Development/Mentoring Manager. Leads and oversees the day-to-day operations of the mentorship program including the strategic management of mentor-mentee matching and progress tracking. Serves as full-line supervisor. Manages employee resource groups to share knowledge amongst employees.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Employee Career Development/Mentoring Manager.
- Leads and oversees the day-to-day operations of the mentorship program including the strategic management of mentor-mentee matching and progress tracking.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Manages employee resource groups to share knowledge amongst employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required 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 business or public administration.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in designing implementing and managing organization-wide employee development career counseling or mentorship program management in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience developing and implementing employee career development initiatives for a public or private organization.
- Three (3) years of professional experience managing a formal mentorship program including mentor-mentee matching engagement strategies and program evaluation.
- Three (3) years of professional experience managing employee resource groups to promote knowledge sharing and engagement.
- Two (2) years of professional experience presenting to both internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
- Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience in a large public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience supporting employees through job application processes.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location:100 South Grand Ave E Springfield Illinois 62762
Office of Human Resources
Employee Engagement
Employee Career Development/Mentoring
Posting Group:Leadership & Management; Employee Services; 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)
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Fmla
- Human Resources Management
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- HRIS
- Performance Management
- Employment & Labor Law
- Qualitative Analysis
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Human Resources
- Mentoring
