SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support within the Department of Finance. This role involves managing office operations, delivering exceptional customer service, and ensuring efficient scheduling and documentation processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administrative support, with a focus on problem-solving and effective communication. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the efficiency of city operations and making a positive impact in the community. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Three years of administrative or office assistant experience required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with data entry and office management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations and customer service.
• Prepare employee schedules and maintain office supplies.
• Conduct inventories and manage document processing.

Skills

Administrative Support

Customer Service

Data Analysis

Office Management

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database Management Software

Job description

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Job Description - SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (411451)

Job Description

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job Number:

411451

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Senior Administrative Assistant

Department of Finance

Payment Processing Division

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary: $60,720.00/annually

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on May 22, 202 5.

Under general supervision, performs administrative and office management support functions of a complex nature for a City manager, OR supervises staff performing office, clerical and/or administrative functions, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Assists site supervisor with all day-to-day operations of payment center.

· Provides customer service regarding billing, service complaints and questions.

· Prepares employee work schedules.

· Provides instruction and training to staff on work operations and evaluates their performance, as required.

· Conducts required inventories.

· Assists with facility maintenance.

· Works with vendors, security and law firms.

· Researches, compiles, and analyzes data to prepare programmatic and administrative reports.

· Relays and interprets management directives to staff.

· Participates in the conduct of studies and special projects and prepares reports on findings.

· Studies office operational processes, prepares reports on findings, and recommends procedural changes to improve efficiencies.

· Creates and maintains databases and spreadsheets using various software packages.

· Schedules events, meetings and coordinates office support services.

· Acts as a specialist in the review and processing of documents for applications, licenses and permits for departmental programs or coordinates the activities of office staff performing these functions.

· Recommends approval or denial of applications, licenses, permits for departmental programs based on interpretation of program requirements, rules and regulations.

· Explains laws, rules and procedures for complying with or obtaining departmental programs or services.

· Oversees or performs timekeeping and payroll functions for departmental employees.

· Audits work and program records to ensure compliance with required protocols.

· Edits and proofreads documents and reports.

· Drafts correspondence for supervisor's signature.

· Orders and maintains materials and supplies and resolves problems with vendors.

· Responds to inquiries or complaints from the general public and explains departmental policies.

· Oversees the maintenance of account records, posting of payments and collection of payments for department programs.

· Maintains basic accounting and petty cash records for office-related expenditures.

· Assigns and reviews the work of staff engaged in performing a variety of office assistant, clerical, administrative and/or customer service functions.

· Establishes and implements work standards and clerical and administrative procedures and ensures standards are met.

· Provides instruction and training to staff on work operations and evaluates their performance, as required.

· Reviews and reconciles clerical and data entry discrepancies.

· Assists staff in resolving complex or sensitive operational work problems.

· Supervises the maintenance, filing, scanning and storage of electronic and manual records.

· Prepares various work reports regarding office expenditures, work operations, and staff activities.

· Interprets personnel policies and procedures to staff.

· Attends meetings in the absence of the supervisor.

· Participates on task force committees to evaluate existing processes and recommend methods to improve systems.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATIONSAND HOURS

4445 N. Pulaski

2006 E. 95th Street

400 W. Superior, 1st Floor

Monday through Friday

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, shift times vary

YOU MAY BE ASSIGNED TO WORK AT ANY LOCATION

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Three years of administrative, office assistant or secretarial experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

· Previous in-person cashiering experience

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date.Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

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Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 8, 2025, 5:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : May 23, 2025, 4:59:00 AM