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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

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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.

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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.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  May 18, 2026
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60661

Job Requisition ID:  54489

Job Requisition ID: 54489 
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: 06/02/2026
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 monthly; Full Range $8,281- $12,223 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians 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.

 

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Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

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

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade and Investment, is seeking to hire an Export Assistance Program Coordinator (PSA opt 1).  This position will work closely with the management team to promote, develop, and coordinate the office’s export assistance program. As part of this high-impact initiative, you’ll play a key role in expanding international trade opportunities for small and mid-sized companies across the state.  The Illinois Office of Trade and Investment is charged with promoting Illinois internationally as a place to expand one’s business, providing export assistance, and facilitating bilateral engagement with foreign governments. Illinois is a top exporting state and, as such, also provides financial resources to exporting companies through the ISTEP program.  We invite qualified candidates to apply for this high-energy, exciting, and fulfilling position.

Essential Functions

  • Formulates and recommends policy rules to the Deputy Director and Assistant Deputy Director of the Office of Trade and Investment (OTI), to help Illinois' small-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) increase their exports through the Illinois State Trade Export Promotion (ISTEP) program.
  • Collaborates OTI staff with trade program recruitment and overall program coverage.
  • Collaborates with the fiscal team on processing ISTEP company reimbursements to assure that all guidelines outlined by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Office of International Trade are met.
  • May be required to report Travels to the Chicago and/or Springfield office for meetings with OTI staff on the STEP program being implemented and managed.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in business or public administration.
  • Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

  • Requires two (2) years or more experience of advance level client database management. 
  • Requires two (2) years or more experience developing and delivering written media such as briefs, memoranda, summarizations, research reports or regulations bulletins. 
  • Requires two (2) years or more experience in grant administration or grant monitoring of federal state and/or local grants. 
  • Requires advanced level experience in the utilization of spreadsheet software, document creation, email and cloud-based platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers two (2) years or more experience of advance level client database management.
  • Prefers two (2) years or more experience developing and delivering written media such as briefs, memoranda, summarizations, research reports or regulations bulletins.
  • Requires two (2) years or more experience in grant administration or grant monitoring, of federal, state, and/or local grants.
  • Prefers advanced level experience in the utilization of spreadsheet software, document creation. email and cloud-based platforms.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Overtime may be required from time to time to accommodate international time differences or participate in events outside of normal working hours.
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
  • This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

 

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

 

 

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

 

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

Statement of Economic Interest:

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. 

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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