INTAKE SPECIALIST

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) is seeking to hire an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as an Intake Specialist. Under general direction of the Certification Section Manager, serves as a staff assistant for the agency. Duties will include the intake and evaluation of applicant files for the BEP program as well as conducting vendor outreach. CEI offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter excited about joining our new Commission and having the opportunity to collaborate with teammates on strategies to support minority suppliers and vendors grow their businesses. We invite all interested applicants to apply as we are an equal opportunity employer. Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion offers a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday schedule Health, life, vision, and dental insurance Paid Parental leave Pension Plan Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service) Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date) (13-14) paid state holidays annually Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process. Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration.
Requires one year of professional experience in a public or private organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Nice To Haves

Prefers two (2) + years of professional experience developing and maintaining working relationships with management teams, vendors, and the public.
Prefers two (2) + years of professional experience responding to vendor inquiries and other business-related communications for a program.
Prefers two (2) + years of professional experience evaluating business enterprise vendor certification criteria.
Prefers two (2) + years of professional experience utilizing MS Office Suite word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email applications.

Responsibilities

Under general direction of the Certification Section Manager of the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for Minorities, Females and Persons with Disabilities, serves as a staff assistant performing functions relative to certification, compliance, outreach, public affairs, vendor relations, and BEP Council relations for the program.
Reviews applications for completeness from firms to ensure the information provided by each applicant meets the criteria of the Business Enterprise Program regulations.
Serves as representative of BEP attending outreach programs.
Assists the Certification Section Manager by organizing goals and objectives for supportive program functions.
Assists the Certification Section Manager or BEP Deputy Director in responding to certification appeals, Office of Governmental Affairs legislative analyses relative to the BEP.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.