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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I
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State of Illinois
This range is provided by State of Illinois. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range Job Requisition ID: 50805
Opening Date: 10/17/2025
Closing Date: 10/31/2025
Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority
Class Title: ADMIN ASSISTANT I - 00501
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5637 monthly; Full Range $5637 - $8026 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com 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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
Position Overview ICJIA is looking for someone to join our Federal State and Grants Unit (FSGU) team to perform complex administrative duties including, but not limited to, providing information and assistance, records maintenance, and grants management system support. This person will also support the team by querying information systems for data, compiling and reporting data to management and/or government agencies, assisting in the planning and development of unit administrative procedures, and assisting in the development of programmatic materials.
Essential Functions
Acts as a staff assistant to the Director of FSGU and the FSGU B managers.
Plans and develops unit procedures.
Serves as a liaison.
Gathers information and compiles reports and correspondence relative to the activities of FSGU programs and the budget committee.
Collaborates with and serves as a back-up to the FSGU A Administrative Assistant.
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 years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration.
Requires one year of professional experience in a public or private organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefers two (2) years of professional experience conducting quality assessment reviews verifying compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for a public or private organization.
Prefers two (2) years of professional experience providing administrative support and coordinating projects within a public or private organization.
Prefers two (2) years of professional experience working in a public or private organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.
Prefers two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders in oral and written form.
Prefers two (2) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail while multi-tasking multiple projects.
Conditions of Employment
Requires proper documentation for approved work in the United States.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires a valid and current driver's license.
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Work Hours Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location 60 E Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, 60605
Agency Contact CJA.HRDepartment@illinois.gov
Application Instructions Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non‑State employees should log in via the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid.
Non‑State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk, spam, or other folders for communication regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I
role at
State of Illinois
This range is provided by State of Illinois. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range Job Requisition ID: 50805
Opening Date: 10/17/2025
Closing Date: 10/31/2025
Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority
Class Title: ADMIN ASSISTANT I - 00501
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5637 monthly; Full Range $5637 - $8026 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com 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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
Position Overview ICJIA is looking for someone to join our Federal State and Grants Unit (FSGU) team to perform complex administrative duties including, but not limited to, providing information and assistance, records maintenance, and grants management system support. This person will also support the team by querying information systems for data, compiling and reporting data to management and/or government agencies, assisting in the planning and development of unit administrative procedures, and assisting in the development of programmatic materials.
Essential Functions
Acts as a staff assistant to the Director of FSGU and the FSGU B managers.
Plans and develops unit procedures.
Serves as a liaison.
Gathers information and compiles reports and correspondence relative to the activities of FSGU programs and the budget committee.
Collaborates with and serves as a back-up to the FSGU A Administrative Assistant.
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 years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration.
Requires one year of professional experience in a public or private organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefers two (2) years of professional experience conducting quality assessment reviews verifying compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for a public or private organization.
Prefers two (2) years of professional experience providing administrative support and coordinating projects within a public or private organization.
Prefers two (2) years of professional experience working in a public or private organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.
Prefers two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders in oral and written form.
Prefers two (2) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail while multi-tasking multiple projects.
Conditions of Employment
Requires proper documentation for approved work in the United States.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires a valid and current driver's license.
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Work Hours Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location 60 E Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, 60605
Agency Contact CJA.HRDepartment@illinois.gov
Application Instructions Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non‑State employees should log in via the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid.
Non‑State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk, spam, or other folders for communication regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr