SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND INSTRUCTION: The Senior Director for Academic Affairs and Instruction reports directly to the Deputy Director for Academic Affairs and Student Success and has the following responsibilities:

1. Supervision

a. Functions: Overall administration of the Academic Affairs and Instruction Division including approval of new units of instruction, new courses, and reasonable and moderate extensions for both occupational and transfer disciplines, the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) and other articulation issues, teacher preparation, the Recognition process, dual credit, special studies related to instructional programs, and/or accountability and grants management.

b. Staff: Director for Academic Affairs, Director for Curriculum and Instruction, other assigned staff.

2. Performance - Regular Assignments

a. Supervise the program approval process, including the analysis of proposed new curricula and reasonable and moderate extension requests, recommendations to the ICCB regarding program approval, and coordination of the approval process with the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

b. Supervise and coordinate staff working with transfer programs, including IAI, articulation, assessment, teacher preparation, and development of statewide approaches to emerging transfer program needs.

c. Lead the academic portion of college recognition, supervise the work of academic division staff, and coordinate the work of all staff working on recognition evaluations, including completion of the final recognition reports.

d. Direct and coordinate regular revision of the ICCB Program Manual, the annual Program Review/Accountability Addendum, and other publications that provide technical assistance to the colleges regarding instructional programs.

e. Collaborate with ICCB staff from other divisions to ensure that activities and initiatives with overlapping aspects are coordinated and mutually supportive.

f. Staff the ICCB Program Advisory Committee and act as liaison to the Community College Chief Academic Officers and Chief Student Services Officers.

g. Participate as a part of working groups, committees, and other groups to address statewide issues in higher education.

h. Coordinate, collaborate, and oversee the agency’s efforts related to early childhood education, transitional math and English, dual credit/enrollment, college and career readiness, college assessment, and college placement.

i. Review, monitor, and support grants assigned to areas of responsibility from conception through development, implementation, and close-out.

j. Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director of Academic Affairs and Student Success and the Deputy Executive Director.

3. Liaison:

a. ICCB Chief Academic Officers

b. ICCB Chief Student Services Officers

c. IBHE Academic staff

d. ISBE College and Career Readiness Staff

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. A total of six years in education, training, and/or work experience in higher education administration, community college academics affairs, or related experience. A master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one year of work experience.

3. Demonstrated communication, human relations, and analytical skills.

4. Established effective working relationships with co-workers, officials, and colleagues.

5. Strong, articulate presentation skills.

6. Supervisory experience.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience with instructional programs, instructional support services, and/or program evaluation at a community college or other postsecondary institution.

2. Experience with, or adequate knowledge of, the Illinois Community College System.

How to Apply

STEP 1: Click on the “Apply on Company Site” button to be directed to the ICCB Employment Application. An Adobe PDF document will open.

STEP 2: Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You must complete all sections of the form to successfully submit your interest. 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 fist page of the application to generate and attached the document to an email. ATTACH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS successfully submit your interest. 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 www2.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.

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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: $60,000.00 - $64,625.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Springfield, IL 62701

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