DOC Sheridan CC Office Coordinator - Business Office

State of Illinois•Sheridan, IL
•$4,443 - $5,878•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an Office Coordinator to serve as an administrative secretary and perform a variety of secretarial and clerical functions. The position also maintains a filing system. The selected candidate should have strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with multiple parties. This is a fully in-office position at Sheridan Correctional Center in Sheridan, Illinois, with work hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday; Saturdays and Sundays are off. The position is covered by a union collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

  • Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to two years of secretarial or business college; or completion of high school and two years of related office experience; or two years of independent business experience.
  • Ability to keyboard accurately at 30 words per minute.
  • Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
  • Ability to pass a drug screen.
  • Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements and transformation efforts.
  • Must abide by employer vaccine and other medical standards.

Nice To Haves

  • At least three years of experience serving in a secretarial role.
  • At least three years of experience gathering and interpreting data and preparing reports.
  • At least three years of experience preparing confidential and sensitive information and materials.
  • At least three years of experience conducting special projects and studies.
  • At least three years of experience coordinating workflow to and from a supervisory office.
  • At least three years of experience composing and keyboarding correspondence and materials such as letters, memos, schedules, charts, legal documents, contracts, and reports.
  • At least three years of experience proofreading materials for grammar, punctuation, and format.
  • At least three years of experience maintaining reports, records, and filing systems.
  • At least three years of experience answering phones, taking messages, scheduling meetings, receiving visitors, making travel reservations, and ordering supplies.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an administrative secretary.
  • Perform a variety of secretarial functions.
  • Perform clerical functions.
  • Maintain a filing system.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plan and deferred compensation
  • Paid state holidays
  • Paid personal business days
  • Paid sick days
  • Paid vacation time
  • Pre-tax benefit programs
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
  • Extensive training and career advancement opportunities
  • 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Full 20-year retirement awards with free health insurance during retirement
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