Senior Director for Healthcare Workforce
Springfield, IL, US, 62701
Job Requisition ID: 59235
Opening Date:
Closing Date: Applications received by October 13, 2026 will be given priority, but the position will remain open until filled.
Agency: Illinois Community College Board
Salary: 76,000 - 86,000
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, with weekend work as operationally needed.
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 - iccb.careers@illinois.gov
A resume is required to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note: All application questions must be fully completed fo ryour 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.
For more information on benefits visit: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/StateEmployee/Pages/default.aspx.
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.
Senior Director for Healthcare Workforce
This position has direct supervision of staff work on matters related to the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHT), inclusive of both RHT funding streams; day-to-day leadership of statewide program design and implementation; oversight of the subgrant application, review, and funding allocation process for rural community colleges; programmatic management and subrecipient monitoring; and continuous improvement of RHTP training, credentialing, and workforce outcomes across both funding streams.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises assigned staff, providing direction and support to ensure high-quality data analysis, reporting, and continuous professional development.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Program Administration and Grant Oversight
- Serve as the senior statewide administrator for the Rural Health Transformation Program, overseeing both RHT funding streams and ensuring alignment of program design, implementation, and reporting across each.
- Direct the ongoing administration of the statewide RHT grant solicitation and subgrant process for community colleges meeting the definition of “rural,” including funding allocation methodology, priority program weighting, and base/incentive funding calculations.
- Oversee implementation of priority and eligible healthcare support worker training and credentialing programs funded through RHT, including maternal care and substance abuse pathway expansion, in coordination with participating community colleges.
- Coordinate with the appropriate agency staff on administration of ICCB contracts and grants for special projects funded through RHT, including funding recommendations and budget
oversight.
Compliance, Data, and Reporting
- Direct subrecipient monitoring, programmatic oversight, and compliance activities for all RHT-funded colleges across both funding streams, including review of quarterly and supplemental reports, exit survey data, and workforce outcome data submitted through MIS and related reporting systems.
- Facilitate in conjunction with ICCB research and Analytic staff data collection, validation, and reporting strategy for RHT, ensuring all CMS and HFS reporting requirements are met, including enrollment, completion, credential attainment, incumbent worker status, and employment outcomes data.
Program Strategy and Workforce Development
- Direct the development and implementation of recruitment, retention, and sustainability strategies for RHT-funded programs, including wraparound student supports, accelerated learning models, employer partnerships, and strategies for integrating successful practices into ongoing institutional operations.
- Lead efforts to identify and address barriers to rural healthcare workforce development, including transportation, childcare, financial hardship, broadband access, and clinical placement capacity, in partnership with participating colleges.
Partnerships, Representation, and Outreach
- Serve as a liaison between internal departments, state agencies, and external partners to promote effective communication, collaboration, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Serve as the principal point of contact and liaison with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) to ensure alignment across all Rural Health Transformation initiatives and subrecipients.
- Facilitate statewide partnerships with rural healthcare providers, public health organizations, EMS and behavioral health agencies, community health organizations, secondary education partners, healthcare associations, and apprenticeship intermediaries.
- Represent ICCB and community college healthcare workforce interests with other state agencies, committees, and programs related to rural healthcare and workforce development.
- Develop and present relevant information to community college interest groups, healthcare partners, and state agency stakeholders at workshops, webinars, and conferences.
Other Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned, which may 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 two years in education, training and/or work experience in the area of grants management.
- Supervisory experience.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Experience with, or adequate knowledge of, the Illinois Community College System and rural healthcare workforce development.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with, or adequate knowledge of, the community college system.
State University Civil Service Title:
Program Director - 5003
Important Information for Applicants:
Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application. All required sections and application questions must be fully completed. Applications with missing information or unanswered questions may be considered incomplete and will not be considered for employment.
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.
Please note: ICCB does not participate in E-Verify.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Springfield