ASSOCIATE BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - (DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND ETHICS)

Cook County•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Support the efficient management of all Department/Bureau operations by participating in the preparation and implementation of relevant policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all statutory and strategic mandates pertaining to the Department/Bureau. Perform basic and routine work assignments and consult other staff for more complex issues. Assist in various projects and initiatives as needed. Handle coordination of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and assist in researching to develop and improve policies and practices around business operations.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
4 years of administrative work, analytical work, or directly related experience.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
Knowledge of modern business systems accounting practices as they relate to large scale organizations.
Skill in planning, developing, and completing basic and routine assignments.
Ability to execute procedures/guidelines for improvement of services.
Skill in strategically thinking, planning, and managing situations and issues.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to provide basic insight, advice, and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
Ability to operate as a team player and communicate basic or narrow-defined knowledge to team members and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of basic and standard principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Participating in the preparation and implementation of relevant policies and procedures.
Ensuring compliance with all statutory and strategic mandates pertaining to the Department/Bureau.
Performing basic and routine work assignments and consulting other staff for more complex issues.
Assisting in various projects and initiatives as needed.
Handling coordination of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
Assisting in researching to develop and improve policies and practices around business operations.