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Receptionist
Illinois State Board of Education Receptionist (Program Specialist I #667
Receptionist
#787805
Remote / WFH
Illinois State Board of Education
Job Description
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of progressively responsible secretarial or programmatic experience involving multi-line phone systems, filing, and computer work
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent telephone and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Benefits
Starting Salary
$3,302.08
Full Salary Range
$39,625 - $64,941
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director, performs general program, administrative support, or specialized support tasks
Provides appropriate phone coverage for the department and mail sorting, including screening calls and routing to appropriate program area
Serves as back-up phone assistance for the center
Responds to general program information questions from program participants
Performs follow-up calls with program participants needing to meet program deadlines
Assists in resolving Web-Based Illinois Nutrition System (WINS) application general errors and omissions
Enters program application and contract data into the electronic application system for approval
Collects, compiles, and maintains assigned program and specific grant program information and databases for the child nutrition programs using the specific tracking system for each
Provides general program and administrative support including, but not limited to, maintaining databases; collecting, compiling, and maintaining program files; tracking program and grant application and claiming information; and preparing outgoing mail and certified correspondence
Performs other duties as assigned
Job description
Position
Receptionist (Program Specialist I #667)
Inventory #
667
Location
Springfield
Union
AFSCME
Department
Nutrition
Starting Salary
$3,302.08
Full Salary Range
$39,625 - $64,941
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Posted Date
March 23, 2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Reporting to the Director, performs general program, administrative support, or specialized support tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides appropriate phone coverage for the department and mail sorting, including screening calls and routing to appropriate program area.
• Serves as back-up phone assistance for the center.
• Responds to general program information questions from program participants.
• Performs follow-up calls with program participants needing to meet program deadlines.
• Assists in resolving Web-Based Illinois Nutrition System (WINS) application general errors and omissions.
• Enters program application and contract data into the electronic application system for approval.
• Collects, compiles, and maintains assigned program and specific grant program information and databases for the child nutrition programs using the specific tracking system for each.
• Provides general program and administrative support including, but not limited to, maintaining databases; collecting, compiling, and maintaining program files; tracking program and grant application and claiming information; and preparing outgoing mail and certified correspondence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of progressively responsible secretarial or programmatic experience involving multi-line phone systems, filing, and computer work.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent telephone and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
• Some college or technical training.
High school diploma or equivalent
One year of progressively responsible secretarial or programmatic experience involving multi-line phone systems, filing, and computer work
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent telephone and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Benefits
Starting Salary
$3,302.08
Full Salary Range
$39,625 - $64,941
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director, performs general program, administrative support, or specialized support tasks
Provides appropriate phone coverage for the department and mail sorting, including screening calls and routing to appropriate program area
Serves as back-up phone assistance for the center
Responds to general program information questions from program participants
Performs follow-up calls with program participants needing to meet program deadlines
Assists in resolving Web-Based Illinois Nutrition System (WINS) application general errors and omissions
Enters program application and contract data into the electronic application system for approval
Collects, compiles, and maintains assigned program and specific grant program information and databases for the child nutrition programs using the specific tracking system for each
Provides general program and administrative support including, but not limited to, maintaining databases; collecting, compiling, and maintaining program files; tracking program and grant application and claiming information; and preparing outgoing mail and certified correspondence
Performs other duties as assigned
Job description
Position
Receptionist (Program Specialist I #667)
Inventory #
667
Location
Springfield
Union
AFSCME
Department
Nutrition
Starting Salary
$3,302.08
Full Salary Range
$39,625 - $64,941
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Posted Date
March 23, 2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Reporting to the Director, performs general program, administrative support, or specialized support tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides appropriate phone coverage for the department and mail sorting, including screening calls and routing to appropriate program area.
• Serves as back-up phone assistance for the center.
• Responds to general program information questions from program participants.
• Performs follow-up calls with program participants needing to meet program deadlines.
• Assists in resolving Web-Based Illinois Nutrition System (WINS) application general errors and omissions.
• Enters program application and contract data into the electronic application system for approval.
• Collects, compiles, and maintains assigned program and specific grant program information and databases for the child nutrition programs using the specific tracking system for each.
• Provides general program and administrative support including, but not limited to, maintaining databases; collecting, compiling, and maintaining program files; tracking program and grant application and claiming information; and preparing outgoing mail and certified correspondence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of progressively responsible secretarial or programmatic experience involving multi-line phone systems, filing, and computer work.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent telephone and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
• Some college or technical training.
