Job Description
Join Illinois' premier public health agency in an immediate hire Administrative Specialist role! This high-impact position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve Chicago communities directly. We're seeking a motivated professional to support critical public health initiatives with urgency and excellence.
Why Apply Today?
• Start immediately with streamlined onboarding
• Full-time position with state employee benefits
• Direct impact on public health programs
• Career advancement opportunities within state government
Responsibilities
- Process critical public health documentation with 99% accuracy
- Coordinate cross-departmental communications for emergency response initiatives
- Manage sensitive data using secure state systems (HIPAA-compliant)
- Support grant administration and budget tracking for health programs
- Provide frontline constituent services for Chicago residents
- Prepare detailed reports for department leadership
- Train temporary staff on administrative protocols
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or 3 years equivalent administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Experience handling confidential data with discretion
- Ability to multitask in high-pressure environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic knowledge of public health systems preferred
- Valid Illinois driver's license
- U.S. citizenship required for government access