Special Project Administrator

The Special Project Administrator position serves as an Executive Management Assistant to the Chief Behavioral Health Officer at the Illinois Department of Human Services in Chicago. The role coordinates and directs special projects related to the integration of the behavioral health system, serves as a liaison between the CBHO and internal/external stakeholders, and implements procedures to promote an integrated network of services.

This is a full-time, salaried position requiring a bachelor's degree in business or public administration and three years of progressive administrative project management experience.

• Four years of college with coursework in business or public administration
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative project management experience in public or private organization
• Experience managing complex projects requiring input from multiple partners and managing project timelines
• Professional experience preparing administrative documents including policies and procedures
• Ability to analyze administrative problems and develop effective solutions
• Professional experience in data analysis and documentation for organizations