Director for Healthcare Workforce

Job Requisition ID: 59601 
Opening Date:
Closing Date: Applications received by November 6, 2026 will be given priority, but the position will remain open until filled.
Agency: Illinois Community College Board
Salary: $65,000 - $70,000
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need
Headquarter Location: 401 E Capitol Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Brianna Dennis - View email address on us.fitly.work

A resume is required to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Transcript(s) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note: All application questions must be fully completed for your application to recieve full consideration. This requirement does not apply to the volunatry self-disclosure questions. 

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

Illinois community colleges serve almost 600,000 residents each year in credit, noncredit, and continuing education courses. Illinois is home to 45 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.

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This position is grant-funded and is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding. Employment in this position is limited to the duration of the grant and may end if grant funding is reduced, discontinued, or expires.

Director for Healthcare Workforce

The Director for Healthcare Workforce supports the implementation and success of the RHT Program by providing technical assistance to community colleges, supporting grant administration and monitoring, and coordinating with internal staff and healthcare program partners. This position also researches emerging healthcare workforce and education needs and helps identify and share effective strategies for recruiting and training students.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Program Administration and Technical Assistance

• Provide programmatic support and technical assistance to community colleges on the implementation of the RHT Program, including administration and interpretation of program rules, grant compliance, and effective practices for recruiting and training students into healthcare programs.
• Collaborate with internal staff such as those from Academic Affairs, Grant Management, and Research & Analytics to effectively administer and monitor community college RHT grants. Grant monitoring may include site visits to participating programs.

Coordination and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively to ensure coordination between the two RHT initiatives.
• Provide regular updates to the internal RHT leadership team- including the Director for Healthcare Programs- and the Deputy Director for Workforce Education and collaborate to address challenges and scale effective practices.

Research and Program Improvement

• Research and stay abreast on national and state initiatives impacting healthcare programs, including labor market changes, occupation and training standards, and issues of equity.
• Identify strategies to improve the success of RHT including recruitment, instructional models, training, support services, and connections to employers.

Meetings and Presentations

• Attend workshops, meetings, and conferences as requested; plan meetings as needed.
• Develop content and present information to the field around various healthcare education and workforce related topics.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned, which shall include occasional travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• A total of three years in education, training and/or work experience in the areas of healthcare workforce development,
  healthcare education, instructional programs, instructional support services, or program evaluation at the postsecondary level.
• At least one year in education, training and/or work experience in the area of grants management.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in research methods, information technology/computer science, mathematics, education, social science or a closely related field
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis through statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, SAS, or SPSS)
• At least two years of experience at a state education agency or institution of higher education
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with survey software (e.g., JotForm, Survey Monkey, Qualtrics) and survey design
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with, or adequate knowledge of, the community college system

State University Civil Service classification:

Program Director - 5003

Important Information for Applicants:

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 or exemption 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.

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials are required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. Register will be cleared after position is filled.

This position requires a criminal background investigation and, if applicable, an employment history review. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing these checks. Employment may not commence until the results of the background investigation have been reviewed and approved by Human Resources.

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