Administrative Manager

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Transit Authority Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Administrative Manager to join our team at the Chicago Transit Authority. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for overseeing the administrative functions of our Transit Instruction department.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administrative Oversight: Supervise and manage administrative processes, including work scheduling, payroll, and personnel management.
  • Forecasting and Planning: Develop and implement forecasting and planning strategies to ensure adequate staffing levels and efficient use of resources.
  • Payroll Management: Oversee payroll functions, including reviewing, monitoring, and approving payroll documents.
  • Personnel Management: Prepare and process personnel documents, including requisitions, change notices, certification, transfer cards, grievance responses, complaints, etc.
  • Department Programs: Coordinate and monitor department programs involving Family Medical Leave Act and employee random drug testing.
  • Staffing and Vacancy Management: Monitor staffing levels and vacancy rates within the department.
  • Report Development: Supervise staff that creates and maintains reports and analytical tools to monitor and improve performance.
  • Budget Planning: Plan, supervise, and participate in the development and monitoring of the department budget.
  • Financial Management: Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and determining how it will be allotted for expenses.
  • Budget Tracking: Track the annual budget, making recommendations throughout the year if the budget deviates from the initial plan.
  • Monthly Budget Summary: Develop a Monthly Budget Summary Report to identify and address any excessive budget expenditures.
  • Department Goals and Objectives: Assist in the development and administration of department goals and objectives.
  • Performance Evaluation: Evaluate and monitor the performance of staff personnel for compliance with Authority programs and policies, and attainment of goals and objectives.
  • Performance Improvement: Identify performance deviations and determine appropriate courses of action to correct problem areas, up to and including recommendation for discharge.
  • Administrative Functions: Supervise administration functions, including clerks, analysts, etc.
  • Work Assignment: Assign work to employees and prioritize projects.
  • Compliance Monitoring: Monitor work for compliance with applicable laws, CTA policies and procedures, and established timeframes.
  • Field Personnel Management: Assign field personnel their assignments to specific activities or locations and ensure completion of daily duties.
  • Equipment and Supplies Management: Perform oversight of various equipment, material, and supplies needed within the transit instruction department. Oversees the purchasing and inventory management of these products and resources according to budget restrictions and ensures materials are allocated in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Interdepartmental Liaison: Liaise with various internal and external departments and acts as department representative. Develops and fosters relationships with other transit jurisdictions and various governmental agencies which will be beneficial to the department.
  • Recruitment and Selection: Participates in the interviewing and selection process. Recommends new hires and changes in personnel status such as promotions, transfers, discharges, salary adjustments of staff. Monitors, and evaluates performance of staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.
  • Additional Duties: Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
  • Experience: Four (4) years of experience managing administrative processes, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


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