Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval) Starting Salary: 68,616 This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid. BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND 1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)3. Select your correct bargaining unit FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 06/29/2026 Under direction, assists in the performance of specialized administrative support duties, and develops and implements management methods to improve organizational performance; and performs related duties as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: - Central point of contact for Deputy Commissioner. - Ensure daily communication including manage phone, coordinate calendar, schedule meetings. - Position will be responsible for providing administrative support and managing assigned tasks and special projects/initiatives associated with the program administration of DFSS Children’s Services and other divisional programs. - Provides technical assistance and support to staff and contracted agencies, and other program partners for DFSS Children’s Services and other assigned programs and services. Convenes, coordinates, and facilitates meetings and other communications with contracted agencies and other partners, as needed to resolve operational issues, share best practices, and improve program performance. - Reviews and compiles program reports, including monthly reports from staff, contracted agencies, identifying trends, informing program operations, and ensuring accuracy of data. - Maintains centers’ property inventories. - Creates program promotion flyers, documents and brochures. - Follows-up on work order requests from the children’s services division and escalates critical issues. - Assists with Citywide Special Events and Activities - Performs other duties and fulfills additional responsibilities as needed. Additional duties may be required for this position Location: Department of Family and Support Services. Address: 1615 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago IL 60622 Shift: Mon — Fri, 9:00 am — 5:00 pm THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE