Coordinate and deliver investor education statewide: develop presentation and communication materials, schedule and report program activity, liaise with agencies and legislative staff, conduct research, prepare confidential memoranda and maintain program records.
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title: Investor Education Coordinator (MA III)
Division: Administration
Union: N/A
Location: 421 E Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary: Range $68,844 to $80,000 annually – commensurate with experience
Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
Overview:
Performs highly responsible administrative work as an assistant to the Deputy Director involving confidential and sensitive Department policies and programs; Organizes and coordinates the activities of the Investor Education Program; Creates content for both live and virtual investor education presentations, brochures and other written communication as well as social media posts; Coordinates, compiles and reports statistics to the Deputy Director regarding number of presentations made and constituents that participated; Identifies and contacts a variety of community organizations for possible investor education presentations; Presents both live and virtual investor education programs throughout the state; Coordinates with state legislative staff when making live investor education presentations in that district; Conducts and coordinates research, prepares memoranda and confidential reports and makes recommendations as to Policy and Programs; Receives and fulfills requests made to the Department for investor education presentations; serves as a department liaison with other departments, agencies and organizations. Maintains confidential records for the Securities Department. Reviews and distributes material to and from Chicago office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Education and Experience:
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration AND three (3) years of professional experience in a public or private organization. Two years' experience with financial investing and/or securities law is required.
Additional requirements may need to be met for applicants to be deemed qualified for individual positions within the class; this may include specific licenses, certification or credentials as related to the position's duties and responsibilities as defined by the Department of Personnel.
Requires a willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.
Application Process:
Job Title: Investor Education Coordinator (MA III)
Division: Administration
Union: N/A
Location: 421 E Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary: Range $68,844 to $80,000 annually – commensurate with experience
Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
Overview:
Performs highly responsible administrative work as an assistant to the Deputy Director involving confidential and sensitive Department policies and programs; Organizes and coordinates the activities of the Investor Education Program; Creates content for both live and virtual investor education presentations, brochures and other written communication as well as social media posts; Coordinates, compiles and reports statistics to the Deputy Director regarding number of presentations made and constituents that participated; Identifies and contacts a variety of community organizations for possible investor education presentations; Presents both live and virtual investor education programs throughout the state; Coordinates with state legislative staff when making live investor education presentations in that district; Conducts and coordinates research, prepares memoranda and confidential reports and makes recommendations as to Policy and Programs; Receives and fulfills requests made to the Department for investor education presentations; serves as a department liaison with other departments, agencies and organizations. Maintains confidential records for the Securities Department. Reviews and distributes material to and from Chicago office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs highly responsible administrative and confidential work; organizes and coordinates the activities of the Investor Education Program; creates content for both live and virtual investor education presentations, brochures, and other written communication as well as social media posts; performs a variety of administrative work in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs for the Department; coordinates, compiles and reports statistics to the Deputy Director regarding number of presentations made and constituents that participated.
- Identifies and contacts a variety of community organizations for possible investor education presentations; presents both live and virtual investor education programs throughout the state; coordinates with state legislative staff when making live investor education presentations in that district; Receives and fulfills requests made to the Department for investor education presentations; prepares memoranda and confidential reports on designated assignments and makes recommendations.
- Serves as a liaison for the Deputy Director with other Secretary of State Departments, outside organizations and other government agencies dealing with confidential details on disposition of securities cases and the Investor Education Program. Organizes and coordinates Investor Education Seminars with other agencies, businesses and individuals throughout the State; drafts speeches as needed for the Deputy Director and may speak before interested groups to explain Department policies and activities; maintains Investor Education Program materials; revising as needed, Department brochures and video.
- Conducts and coordinates research, prepares memoranda and confidential reports for the Deputy Director and makes recommendations as to Policy and Programs; Handles confidential sensitive and controversial matters affecting major program areas by ensuring compliance with Personnel Rules, union contract and pay plan; reviews and distributes material to and from Chicago.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Education and Experience:
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration AND three (3) years of professional experience in a public or private organization. Two years' experience with financial investing and/or securities law is required.
Additional requirements may need to be met for applicants to be deemed qualified for individual positions within the class; this may include specific licenses, certification or credentials as related to the position's duties and responsibilities as defined by the Department of Personnel.
Requires a willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.
Application Process:
- Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume, or other attachments as needed.
- Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
- Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.
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