Managing Director for East St. Louis Community College Center

State of Illinois • East St. Louis, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Managing Director is responsible for advancing the mission and operations of the Wyvetter H. Young Higher Ed Campus (WHYHEC), advancing a collaborative partnership between the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), and Community College partners to operate a unified higher education campus serving the East St. Louis community.

This position is responsible oversight of daily programming and activities of the WHYHEC in coordination with partner institutions on the campus, guiding the long-term development, sustainability, and growth of campus programs, grants, and partnerships that integrate education, workforce training, and community-based services. The Managing Director ensures alignment with ICCB’s mission, statewide priorities, and evolving community needs, while fostering strong collaboration among institutional partners, workforce entities, and local stakeholders.

The role provides strategic direction for grant oversight, student success, enrollment growth, community engagement, and planning efforts, while maintaining accountability, compliance, and transparency. As the campus continues to evolve, the Managing Director leads adaptive planning and innovation to ensure WHYHEC remains responsive, sustainable, and positioned to expand programming, partnerships, and services in support of educational access and economic opportunity.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in higher education, adult education, business, public administration, or a related area, or a bachelor’s degree and at least three years’ experience in educational administration.
• At least four years’ experience with workforce programs, including adult education, career and technical education, or workforce education and training.
• Demonstrated communication, human relations, and analytical skills.
• Strong administrative and management background.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Established effective working relationships with co-workers, officials, and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Earned doctorate.
• Experience with policy development.
• Knowledge and understanding of grant making processes.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment.
• Seasoned problem-solver with the ability to manage conflict.
• Understanding of, and a strong commitment to, the concept of the comprehensive community college.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor relevant grants, ensuring grantees meet programmatic deliverables and fiscal compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance, technical assistance, and oversight to grantees regarding grant requirements, reporting expectations, and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Develop and maintain programs designed to support student success, including academic achievement and life-skills development.
• Support the development and implementation of dual credit programs in collaboration with local high schools within the service area.
• Serve as the liaison between Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Illinois Community College Board to ensure successful campus operations.
• Serve as the liaison between ICCB and community colleges to ensure appropriate academic offerings are provided.
• Maintain consistent collaboration with ICCB leadership.
• Engage with local WIOA partners, business partners, and community organizations to support campus programs and activities.
• Engage with the East St. Louis community to ensure community needs are incorporated into campus programming.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase enrollment in community college programs.
• Conduct outreach and marketing activities to promote campus programs and events within the community.
• Convene partner institutions on a quarterly basis to receive updates and coordinate the delivery of programs and services on campus.
• Work with ICCB External Affairs staff and partner institutions to ensure regular updates to the WHYHEC website.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports on campus activities, ICCB Board agenda items, and other reports or documentation as required.
• Support the development and drafting of strategic planning efforts aligned with ICCB’s goals and vision, including coordinating input from internal and external stakeholders.
• 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: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees