Special Projects Administrator
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 82000 - 92000
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:51533
Opening Date: 12/19/2025
Closing Date: 01/06/2026
Agency:Criminal Justice Information Authority
Class Title:Special projects Administrator - 93516
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $82000 - $92000 annually
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:
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
Under administrative direction this role assumes high-responsibilityfunctions dedicated to agency projects. The incumbent will collaborate closely with theSPADirector COS and Assistant COS contributing to the overall direction and coordination of initiatives. Proficiency in project management principles is essential to excel in this position.
Essential Function
- Develop implement and evaluate agency projects in coordination with appropriate Directors
- Collaborate with Executive Staff state agencies and partners to ensure seamless execution of agency grant projects
- Conduct in-depth analyses of project outcomes providing actionable insights for improvement and optimal outcomes
- Assist appropriate Directors in NOFO development and application reviews
- Conduct regular meetings with relevant staff facilitating effective communication and coordination
- Coordinate and facilitate committee meetings ensuring effective communication and decision-making
- Manage correspondence related to committee activities maintaining accurate records for reference
- Identify and discuss projects problems and issues arising from board or commission meetings
- Liaise with representatives of other agencies or external parties fostering collaborative relationships
- Undertakes additional responsibilities as necessitated or delegated commensurate with the outlined duties and responsibilities specified herein
Minimum Qualifiacations
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with coursework in law criminal justice government public administration sociology accounting or political science
- Requires prior experience equivalent to five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers five years of professional experience in planning development implementation or assessment in programs in criminal justice government political science public administration sociology human services or social services
- Prefers intermediate experience working as an administrator of grant programs
- Prefersintermediate knowledge of budget preparation and analysis
- Prefers intermediate knowledge of expenditure tracking and reporting
- Prefersintermediate knowledge of program performance tracking and reporting
- Prefers advance proficiency analyzing complex information identify problems and propose creative and effective solutions
- Prefers advance proficiency utilizing Word and Data software
- Prefers extensive experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing
- Prefers three years of experience supervising staff
- Prefers intermediate experience engaging and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Conditions of Employment
- Must have valid drivers license.
- Must be available to travel including occasional overnight travel in performance of duties.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
ICJIA responds to community needs with research and federal and state grants administration. ICJIA administers over 100 million dollars in grants including the R3 (restore reinvest renew) grants (funded through the tax on legalized cannabis) state violence prevention grants and federal grants including under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act. ICJIA convenes groups and collaborates on efforts to reform the criminal justice system. ICJIA leads criminal justice reform efforts by supporting policy makers through research.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 60 E Van Buren Chicago Illinois 60605
Work County:
Email:
Posting Group: Public Safety
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Criminal Justice Information Authoritys discretion.
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:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Continuous Integration
- Fraud
- Intake Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Usability
- Analysis Skills
- Computer Forensics
- Driving
- Teaching
- Counterintelligence
- Sass
