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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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Sponsorship for Employment

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Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Dec 11, 2025
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62701

Job Requisition ID:  52172

Job Requisition ID: 52172 
Closing Date: 12/25/2025
​Agency: Illinois Community College Board
Class Title: Assistant DIRECTOR - 60264 
Salary: 43,700.00 - 50,000.00
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon; Cass; Christian; DeWitt; Macon; Macoupin; Mason; McLean; Montgomery; Morgan; Tazewell
Number of Vacancies: 2

 

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.

 

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 Compliance and Reporting is responsible for ensuring that financial operations within grant programs and among community colleges' reporting adhere to internal policies, state regulations, and industry standards. This role involves reviewing financial reporting from grantees and Illinois public community colleges to provide oversight, quality control and guidance on compliance matters to support accurate and transparent financial practices.

Job Responsibilities

Fiscal Monitoring:

  • Coordinate and conduct risk-based fiscal monitoring of grant programs through financial record reviews resulting infinal reports. Review final reports to assure grant funds paid were fully expended.

Recognition Process:

  • Assist in evaluating community college compliance with financial standards through on-site visits and report preparation.

Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with state and federal grant guidelines for grant programs, providing technical assistance andtraining on Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA), Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 00), and EducationDepartment General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).

Grantee Support:

  • Assist with audit responsibilities and grantee prequalification under GATA.

Risk Assessment:

  • Review and approve Internal Control Questionnaires (ICQ), evaluating grantee risk conditions.

Data and Report Management:

  • Verify accuracy of financial submissions, resolve discrepancies, and consolidate reports.

Tracking and Reporting:

  • Maintain tracking databases for submission deadlines and send reminders for overdue reports.

Financial Reconciliation:

  • Reconcile grantee expenditures and process community colleges' credit hour claims, providing annual certifications.

Other Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a field related to the position.
  • Knowledge of grant monitoring; audit methods, standards, and procedures; or financial management concepts and practices.
  • Ability to review account records, statements, and documents for irregularities and noncompliance.
  • Ability to interpret state and federal laws and regulations governing accounting practices, grant management, and highereducation.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

  • Ability to prepare written documentation of findings in a logical and concise manner.
  • Experience with complex research techniques and projects.
  • Experience with state agency or higher education funding.
  • Experience with, or adequate knowledge of, the community college system.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, particularly in creating Excel spreadsheets and use of formulas.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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 #: 217-785-0123

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

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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Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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