Adminstrative Secretary III (North Region Admin)

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Chicago Park District and SEIU Local 73. This position is open to current Chicago Park District employees and external applicants. The District may assemble a pool of qualified external candidates concurrently with this posting. Internal bargaining unit applicants will be given priority consideration in accordance with the Local 73 collective bargaining agreement.

TITLE:  Administrative Secretary III

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under direction, assists a Department Head or Region Manager in policy formulation, program execution, liaison and/or public relations activities and other executive functions.  Performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Attends policy meetings.
• Assists in program coordination.
• Exercises control over budget and personnel functions.
• Conducts administrative studies for the improvement of operating efficiency.
• Acts as representative of the executive at meetings and conferences with other officials and organizations.
• Relays information and schedules meetings for the department head in a timely manner.
• Studies program operations and prepare information for consideration and determination of basic policies.
• Interprets decisions to subordinates and sees that they are properly executed.
• Serves in an advisory capacity in the establishment of new administrative policy practices.
• Conducts research and prepares reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, and at least three years of responsible administrative assistant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of business management.
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of office management.
• Ability to assist in policy formulation, execution, coordination, liaison and other functions.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise and inspect the work of subordinate employees.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to deal effectively with other departmental personnel, professional staff and the general public.

BENEFITS: As a full-time Chicago Park District employee in a position covered by the District’s Agreement with SEIU Local 73, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans. 
• 13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days for first year of employment). 
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year. 
• 4 paid personal days per year. 
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility)
• Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan. 
• Optional pre-tax programs – Transit 
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility. 
• Free Admission to most Chicago museums.

Rate of Pay: $70,108.97

Work Location: Warren Park- 6601 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

SEIU-Local 73                EEO: Administrative Support                   FLSA: Non-Exempt