BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

State of IllinoisAlton, IL
$111,576 - $135,576Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire an energetic, detail-oriented individual to oversee support operations, including the Business Office, Dietary, Housekeeping and Transportation for the Alton Mental Health Center. Critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects and the ability to organize and coordinate multiple areas are a must. Experience in budgets, audits, purchasing, policy development, and safety standards are necessary in this fast-paced environment. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP software.

Requirements

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college.
  • Requires three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience operating a business office for a public or business organization.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP software.
  • Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
  • Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
  • This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.

Nice To Haves

  • Three (3) years of professional experience managing and directing a large-scale multi-faceted support operations office for a public or private organization.
  • Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, preparing, and signing performance evaluations and approving time off.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience managing a budget including designing and developing budget reports for a public or private organization.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing computer based and automated accounting systems and financial spreadsheets.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience developing and interpreting policies and procedures for a public or private organization.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience working with State and Federal regulations conducting safety assessments of buildings and/or grounds for a public or private organization.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as the Business Administrator for the Alton Mental Health Center.
  • Serves as full-line supervisor.
  • Develops the hospital budget for all programs including personal services.
  • Serves as a member of the Environment of Care Committee for the hospital.
  • Reviews reports and recommendations related to new building construction and modifications, equipment purchases and related costs.
  • Coordinates clinical program needs with dietary and stores capabilities.
  • Serves on a variety of hospital and statewide committees.
  • 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)
  • 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)
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