BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

State of Illinois•Proviso Township, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Business Administrative Specialist for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois to coordinate the fiscal, business and service operations of an assigned unit or units within the Madden Mental Health Center. Serves as designated lead worker. Establishes contracts for goods and services utilizing the State’s BidBuy procurement software or equivalent system. Assists in the planning and development of Madden Mental Health’s budget.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with a major in business administration or a related field.
Requires one (1) year of progressively responsible business experience.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating fiscal, business and service operations for a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of professional experience establishing contracts for goods and services for a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of professional experience assisting in the planning and development of budgets and other budgetary reports.
Two (2) years of professional experience training and directing staff engaged in business and service functions for a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Two (2) years of basic proficiency in computer software applications such as Microsoft, Word, Excel, etc.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the fiscal, business and service operations of an assigned unit or units within the Madden Mental Health Center.
Establishes contracts for goods and services utilizing the State’s BidBuy procurement software or equivalent system.
Serves as designated lead worker.
Assists in the planning and development of the Madden Mental Health Center’s budget and other budgetary reports.
Works closely with staff on special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)