Senior Director for Success and Strategic Initiatives
Springfield, IL, US, 62701
Job Requisition ID: 60329
Opening Date:
Closing Date: Applications received by November 28,2026 will be given priority, but the position will remain open until filled.
Agency: Illinois Community College Board
Salary: $76,000.00 - $86,000.00
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: 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 for your application to receive full consideration. This requirement does not apply to the voluntary 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 700,000 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 (SURS), 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.
Senior Director for Success and Strategic Initiatives
This position provides statewide leadership and oversight for equity, student success, workforce development, and language access initiatives, including but not limited to the Supporting Universities and Colleges Creating Equitable Student Success (SUCCESS) Program and the Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI). The position leads the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of initiatives that expand educational and workforce training opportunities, address barriers to participation and success, strengthen institutional capacity, and improve student outcomes. The [Position Title] collaborates with ICCB leadership and staff, educational institutions, agency partners, project teams, and the Governor’s Office on Equity to advance agency priorities through strategic guidance, technical assistance, professional learning, data-informed decision-making, and coordinated statewide implementation.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises assigned staff, providing direction and support to ensure high-quality data analysis, reporting, and continuous professional development.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Equity Planning and Program Improvement
- Lead statewide equity planning and implementation through the SUCCESS Program, including technical assistance, Communities of Practice, professional learning, and data-informed strategies to reduce equity gaps and improve student outcomes.
- Develop and oversee reporting, evaluation, monitoring, and feedback tools to assess progress and strengthen program implementation and institutional capacity.
Language Access
- Coordinate agency language access activities, including staff training, LEP resources and procedures, service tracking, annual reporting, and translation resources.
Grants and Initiatives
- Develop, administer, monitor, and evaluate assigned grants and initiatives, from Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) development through closeout, ensuring compliance with requirements and alignment with agency priorities.
Collaboration, Communication and Other Responsibilities
- Collaborate with ICCB divisions, IBHE, the Governor’s Office, and the Office of New Americans; represent ICCB on assigned committees, workgroups, panels, and professional learning activities.
- Prepare reports, presentations, guidance, briefings, and recommendations for ICCB leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring coordination across agency divisions.
- Serve as a liaison between internal departments, state agencies, and external partners to promote effective communication, collaboration, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned, which shall include minimal travel.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Six years of relevant experience in education, equity planning, higher education, workforce development, student success, language access, and/or program administration. A relevant master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
- Supervisory experience
- Professional experience in one or more of the following areas: higher education, workforce development, student success, equity planning, or institutional improvement? Qualifying experience must include responsibility for developing, implementing, administering, evaluating, or supporting programs, initiatives, policies, services, or strategies.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to analyze data and translate findings into strategies and recommendations.
- Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, college officials, government partners, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives, priorities, and stakeholders.
State University Civil Service Title:
Program Director - 5003
Important Information for Applicants:
Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application for consideration.
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 for an 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