Job Description

 

To apply: Follow directions below.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: The Assistant Director for Career and Technical Education will be located in Springfield, IL or Chicago. This position has the responsibility for providing technical assistance to community colleges on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs of study requirements of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). More specifically, the Assistant Director for Career and Technical Education has the following responsibilities:

1. Performance - Regular Assignments:

• 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.
• Assist new community college CTE directors by providing a timely orientation to CTE.
• 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.
• Work with the Director for CTE to identify and address emerging issues in postsecondary CTE, including competency-based education, dual credit, and work-based learning.
• Review and approve CTE programs.
• Attend workshops, meeting and conferences as requested; Plan meetings as needed.
• Develop content and present information to the field around various CTE and Perkins related topics.
• Participate in program review and accountability analysis of career and technical programs, as needed. Monitor and assess program effectiveness and compliance with programs of study.
• Other duties as assigned

 

2. Liaison:

• Community College Career and Technical Education Deans
• Perkins Coordinators
• Education for Employment Region Directors
• The Office of Community College Research and Leadership
• The Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support

 

How to Apply

STEP 1: Visit https://www.iccb.org/about-us/employment-opportunities to be directed to the required employment application and instructions.

STEP 2: Download the ICCB Employment Application. An Adobe PDF document will open. You must complete all sections of the form to successfully submit your application. Instructions on how to create a digital signature are provided via link on the application cover page.

STEP 3: Click "Submit Application" at the top of the first page of the application to generate and attached the document to an email. ATTACH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS to successfully apply. The application and required documents may also be printed and mailed to the address on the cover page.

 

Required Documents:

1. ICCB Employment Application
2. Cover Letter stating how their background, experience, and education have served as preparation for this position.
3. Resume
4. Other supporting documents:

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Visit online for further information at www.iccb.org.

If you are having difficulty submitting application and required documents, please call Human Resources at (217) 785-0123.

Important Information for Applicants:

The ICCB is governed under the State Universities Civil Service System (SUCSS). An applicant applying for permanent civil service employment must compete successfully in the appropriate SUCSS examination. Examinations are open only to citizens or residents of Illinois who qualify for the position.

The ICCB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

About us

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is the state coordinating organization for the Illinois Community College System—the third largest in the country and the leading public workforce development trainer in the state. The ICCB 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 ICCB is assisted by an executive director and staff of approximately 50 located in Springfield, Chicago, and East St. Louis.

Illinois community colleges serve over 600,000 residents each year in credit, noncredit, and continuing education courses. Illinois is home to 48 colleges in 39 community college districts that provide high-quality, accessible, cost-effective educational opportunities to the entire state.

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Pay: $45,000.00 - $53,500.00 per year

 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Springfield, IL 62704

*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*

Apply Now