Administrative Assistant, Government Relations

Illinois Association of School Boards•Lombard, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) is seeking applicants for a full-time Administrative Assistant in the Governmental Relations Department. This position reports to the Associate Executive Director of Governmental Relations and will be headquartered in IASB’s Lombard office. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing support to the Governmental Relations Department by aiding the team with core activities and providing administrative support to the Associate Executive Director and staff. Responsibilities include assisting with communications and publications, scheduling and organizing virtual and in person IASB meetings and events, organizing travel accommodations, filing IASB expense and other reports, managing legislative information and calendars, staffing Association committees, and communicating with school board members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic knowledge of the Illinois legislative process
Five years related administrative work experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to use of the Illinois General Assembly, Illinois Secretary of State, and Illinois State Board of Elections websites
Basic knowledge of how to work with data bases, charts, and graphs
Proofreading and editing skills
Ability to organize office space, files, and data
High degree of self-motivation and time management