Assistant Director for Career and Technical Education

State of Illinois • Springfield, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Stakeholder Engagement: 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. Other Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned, which may include occasional travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees