Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 52565
Closing Date:
​Agency: Illinois Community College Board
Class Title: Assistant DIRECTOR - 60264
Salary: $43,700.00 - $50,000.00
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon; Cass; Christian; DeWitt; Logan; Macon; Macoupin; Mason; McLean; Montgomery; Tazewell
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.

For more information on benefits visit: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/StateEmployee/Pages/default.aspx

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Director for Student Success supports equity and student services initiatives across the community college system, Supports the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of statewide initiatives related to student services. Helps gather data and feedback to support the evaluation of programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with agency and system goals while promoting continuous improvement in student success efforts across the state.

Mandates:

• Assist with the coordination, communication, and monitoring of statewide initiatives related to student services, with a particular focus on supporting mandated campus liaisons, including but not limited to HOUSE Liaisons, Benefits Navigators, Undocumented Student Resource Liaisons, Veterans Coordinators, and Mental Health leads.
• Coordinate convenings and professional development events to support mandated campus liaisons and other student services related areas.
• Contribute to the administration of statewide grant initiatives, including those addressing mental health, homelessness, and student basic needs. Assist in developing work plans, tracking timelines, and monitoring performance measures to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Collaborate with community college staff, in particular mandated liaisons, to gather input, share information, and support implementation of policies and practices that improve student services.

Student Services:

• Work collaboratively with ICCB staff and stakeholders to support the development and implementation of statewide initiatives related to student services.
• Assist in the coordination and support of statewide student activities, including the ICCB Student Advisory Committee.
• Support the collection and organization of reports, surveys, and contact lists to maintain accurate information and timely communication and assistance to system partners.
• Assist with the implementation of the Developmental Education Reform Act by providing resources and coordinating convenings and professional development events.
• Support student success initiatives and other duties as assigned by the Senior Director for Student Success.

Other Responsibilities:

• Support the advancement of access, equity, diversity, and inclusion in student services initiatives within ICCB and across the community college system in student services.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include occasional travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Additional Desirable 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.gov
Phone #: 217-785-0011

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 Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

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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