ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in Sangamon County is seeking an Administrative Assistant I under Licensing and Testing. Under general direction, you will handle administrative functions, support staff meetings, and assist with policy development.

This salaried position offers a reliable career with full benefits. You will attend committee meetings, coordinate documentation, and handle non-technical inquiries from designated professions in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Under general direction, serves as a staff assistant performing administrative functions for Licensing and Testing of the Division of Professional Regulation.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, internal and external Committee/Board meetings, conferences or association meetings.
• Organizes and assists manager in the planning, development, and implementation of statewide policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for designated professions.
• Independently receives and responds to non-technical inquiries for designated professions

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and committee/board meetings.
• Organize planning and implementation of statewide policies and objectives.
• Respond to non-technical inquiries for designated professions.

Job description

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Job Requisition ID:57309
Division/Section/Unit: Professional Regulation / Licensing and Testing / Licensing and Testing
HR Tracking #:38151
Opening Date:09/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/05/2026
Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Class Title:ADMIN ASSISTANT I - 00501
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,834 monthly; Full Range $5,834 - $8,307 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

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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.

Position Overview

Under general direction, serves as a staff assistant performing administrative functions for Licensing and Testing of the Division of Professional Regulation. Attends and participates in staff meetings, internal and external Committee/Board meetings, conferences or association meetings. Organizes and assists manager in the planning, development, and implementation of statewide policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for designated professions. Independently receives and responds to non-technical inquiries for designated professions