NATIVE AMERICAN EMPLOYMENT PLAN COORDINATOR (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT. 1)

POSITION SUMMARY

CMS is seeking a detailed oriented, energetic, community advocate to assist with outreach and requirement within the Illinois Native American community. The ideal candidate will have an established working relationship with numerous Native American community groups and organizations. Strong written and oral communications as well as bicultural skills are a must for the Native American Outreach Coordinator. Marketing and social media experience a plus. The ideal candidate will be both service and goal oriented with focused organizational skills that align with the Illinois goal of recruiting a State workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under general direction of the Deputy Director of Diversity and Inclusion, serves as Native American Employment Plan Coordinator for the State of Illinois.
• Collaborates with Native American advocacy groups to foster community centered relationships enhancing access to potential applicants for state employment opportunities.
• Serves as liaison to the CMS Native American Advisory Council and other state agency human resource offices to establish and maintain open lines of communication.
• Prepares Executive Summary and supporting documentation of activities in accordance with the State Native American Employment Plan and participates in the drafting and final preparation of the Annual Report to be submitted to the General Assembly.
• Utilizes data provided by the Department of Human Rights and meets with representatives from various state agencies to determine areas of underutilization.
• 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 years of college with coursework in public administration or business administration.
• Requires four years of professional experience in a business or public organization, preferably within the area of human resource administration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers Federally recognized Tribal affiliation.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience developing and managing supportive agency programs.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience interpreting policies, services, rules, and regulations to motivate public interest in an agency program.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience promoting, planning, scheduling and organizing informational, educational, promotional programs, and presentations.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience making oral presentations to groups and individuals.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience in preparing written reports and utilizing data.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience utilizing organizational and time management skills.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• This position requires a current and valid Driver’s License and the ability to travel.