Investor Education Coordinator (MA III)

Illinois Secretary of State•Chicago, IL

1d•$68,844 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Performs highly responsible administrative work as an assistant to the Deputy Director involving confidential and sensitive Department policies and programs; Organizes and coordinates the activities of the Investor Education Program; Creates content for both live and virtual investor education presentations, brochures and other written communication as well as social media posts; Coordinates, compiles and reports statistics to the Deputy Director regarding number of presentations made and constituents that participated; Identifies and contacts a variety of community organizations for possible investor education presentations; Presents both live and virtual investor education programs throughout the state; Coordinates with state legislative staff when making live investor education presentations in that district; Conducts and coordinates research, prepares memoranda and confidential reports and makes recommendations as to Policy and Programs; Receives and fulfills requests made to the Department for investor education presentations; serves as a department liaison with other d epartments, agencies and organizations. Maintains confidential records for the Securities Department. Review s and distributes material to and from Chicago office .

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration AND three (3) years of professional experience in a public or private organization.
Two years' experience with financial investing and/or securities law is required.
Additional requirements may need to be met for applicants to be deemed qualified for individual positions within the class; this may include specific licenses, certification or credentials as related to the position's duties and responsibilities as defined by the Department of Personnel .
Requires a willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license

Responsibilities

Performs highly responsible administrative and confidential work
Organizes and coordinates the activities of the Investor Education Program
Creates content for both live and virtual investor education presentations, brochures, and other written communication as well as social media posts
Performs a variety of administrative work in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs for the Department
Coordinates, compiles and reports statistics to the Deputy Director regarding number of presentations made and constituents that participated.
Identifies and contacts a variety of community organizations for possible investor education presentations
Presents both live and virtual investor education programs throughout the state
Coordinates with state legislative staff when making live investor education presentations in that district
Receives and fulfills requests made to the Department for investor education presentations
Prepares memoranda and confidential reports on designated assignments and makes recommendations.
Serves as a liaison for the Deputy Director with other Secretary of State Departments, outside organizations and other government agencies dealing with confidential details on disposition of securities cases and the Investor Education Program.
Organizes and coordinates Investor Education Seminars with other agencies, businesses and individuals throughout the State
Drafts speeches as needed for the Deputy Director and may speak before interested groups to explain Department policies and activities
Maintains Investor Education Program materials; revising as needed, Department brochures and video.
Conducts and coordinates research, prepares memoranda and confidential reports for the Deputy Director and makes recommendations as to Policy and Programs
Handles confidential sensitive and controversial matters affecting major program areas by ensuring compliance with Personnel Rules, union contract and pay plan
Reviews and distributes material to and from Chicago
Performs other duties as required or assigned.