OFFICE COORDINATOR

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Date:  Apr 14, 2025
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60602

Job Requisition ID:  45982

​Agency: Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
Class Title: OFFICE COORDINATOR - 30025 
Skill Option: Keyboarding 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time:
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $3,971 monthly; Full Range $3,971 - $5,243 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC014

 

The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission is seeking two (2) motivated individuals for the position of Office Coordinator.

 

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.

Posting Identification Number 45982

 

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: 

Under direction, performs paraprofessional or technical secretarial and office support functions; paraprofessional or technical work is coordinative in nature and involves the application of advanced technical knowledge of a major software application program and/or a combination of high level clerical and low level professional work.​​​​​​​

Essential Functions

  • Provides secretarial support functions utilizing a personal computer network and internet, input and upload a variety of legal documents for recordkeeping and tracking of individual cases/records
  • Keyboards data including parties to the workers compensation including correct addresses, dates, attorney and insurance policy information from database and website into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet
  • Inputs complex legal workers compensation terms, medical terminology, and other legal notations into electronic data base from various IWCC documents and approved settlement contracts, Arbitration and Review level Decision/Orders.
  • Examines database of cases where respondents are in the process of paying penalties or reimbursements to the Injured Workers' Benefit Fund.
  • Work with investigators and other DOI staff to conduct advance investigations including data entry, and drafting and sending correspondence to state agencies, respondents, and other parties as necessary to provide case updates.
  • Interpret electronic email messages and other electronic requests for information from IWCC department staff, attorneys, and parties to the case.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to two years of secretarial/business college, or completion of high school and two years of related office experience, or two years of independent business experience.
  • Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 30 wpm

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Work Location: 69 W Washington St Chicago, IL 60602-3134

Agency Contact: Richard Betczynski

Email: wcc.hr@illinois.gov

Phone #: 312-814-6500

Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

 

The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission resolves disputes between employees and employers regarding work-related injuries and illnesses. A case is first tried by an arbitrator, whose decision may be reviewed by a panel of three commissioners. Cases may then be appealed to the circuit court, Appellate Court, and Illinois Supreme Court. Like most court systems, the vast majority of disputes are resolved by settlement.

 

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission offers a robust benefit package including:

  • Monday-Friday schedule
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
  • Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
  • (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
  • Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
  • (13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

 

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.

 

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:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • wcc.hr@illinois.gov


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