Job Requisition ID: 52568
Closing Date:
Agency: Illinois Community College Board
Salary: $43,700.00 - $50,00.00
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
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.
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.
The Illinois Community College Board is the state coordinating board for community collegesand has statutory responsibility for administering state and federal grants to community college districts and adult education providers and managing high school equivalency testing for Illinois. The Illinois Community College Board is assisted by an executive director and staff of approximately 50 located in Springfield, Chicago, and East St. Louis.
Illinois community colleges serve almost 600,000 residents each year in credit, noncredit, and continuing education courses. Illinois is home to 48 colleges in 39 community college districts which provide high quality, accessible, cost-effective educational opportunities to the entire state.
ICCB offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive employee insurance premiums as well as flexible options for medical coverage. Vision insurance is included at no cost and dental insurance is available. Eligible employees participate in the State University Retirement System, which offers medical insurance upon retirement. Tuition waivers are offered for continued educational goals, and a generous paid time off package includes paid holidays, earned vacation, sick, and personal time.
The Assistant Director for Career and Technical Education (CTE) is responsible for day-to-day grant management of postsecondary CTE programs, serving as a liaison to community colleges, supporting program review, and ensuring policy implementation and compliance with ICCB, state, and federal guidelines.
Programmatic Support and Technical Assistance:
- Provide direct support to designated postsecondary CTE providers through program site visits, telephone and email contact, and other means as necessary.
- Assist programs in the interpretation and administration of policies and procedures consistent with the objectives of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), including, but not limited to, application process, assessment, data collection and reporting, and revenues and expenditures.
Policy and Program Development:
- Participate in the production, development, review, and evaluation of Perkins postsecondary guidelines, procedures manual, and college programs.
- Participate in the development, dissemination, and review of various grant programs in accordance with State of Illinois GATA requirements for postsecondary CTE programs.
- Develop content and present information to the field around various CTE and Perkins-related topics.
Program Review and Approval:
- Review and approve CTE programs of study.
- Review CTE programs during the program review process, checking compliance with the program review manual and providing timely feedback.
- Serve as liaison to state agencies and external organizations to support alignment with state initiatives and institutional goals.
- Attend workshops, meetings, and conferences as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned, which may include occasional travel.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication, human relations, and analytical skills including public speaking.
- Experience working with private, state, and/or federal grants, including grant writing, reviewing, and managing.
- Experience with instruction programs, instructional support services, or program evaluations at community colleges or other postsecondary institutions.
- Experience in or adequate knowledge of career and technical education.
- Experience in or adequate knowledge of the Illinois Community College system.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: 401 E Capitol Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Brianna Dennis
Email: brianna.dennis@illinois.govPhone #: 217-785-001
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the
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All ICCB staff are employees of the State of Illinois. Our employment practices are governed by the Statutes and Rules of the State Universities Civil Service System (SUCSS). Within SUCSS, each position is assigned to a civil service job classification that carries its own specific and distinct set of minimum qualifications. Those job qualifications are used in evaluating each applicants’ educational background and experience in order to determine their eligibility for employment. Employment applications filed with other State agencies or employment systems are not acceptable applications for employment with this office.
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.
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