IBHE has been supporting higher education in Illinois for more than 50 years. We are a dedicated team of professionals, overseen by a Board appointed by the Governor, who are working for a strong, equitable higher education system, which we believe is essential for the state to thrive. We work with leaders in colleges, universities, state and federal government agencies, governors, legislators, and other entities to strategically further this mission.
In its strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois: Higher Education Paths to Equity, Sustainability, and Growth IBHE has identified three goals and 25 strategies to help achieve its vision of a higher education ecosystem that ensures individuals, families, and communities across the state thrive.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply.
IBHE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, state agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the state provide reasonable accommodation upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinois interview process.
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) is seeking a
As a member of the IBHE leadership team, the Director of Student Success Strategy provides the vision and strategic oversight of the new Student Success unit, charged with leading the agency’s statewide efforts to improve student outcomes and expand support systems across Illinois’ colleges and universities to achieve the goals outlined in the IBHE Strategic Plan: A Thriving Illinois; oversees key initiatives related to student mental health, basic needs, equity plan implementation, retention, persistence, and completion; serves as the agency’s primary point of contact for student success; coordinates programs and partnerships aligned with state priorities.
A minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
Oversees the Academic Affairs unit, including but not limited to the review and authorization of college and university applications for new degree programs, reorganization and consolidations, managing the student complaint process, academic initiatives and academic-related grant oversight
Minimum of 7 years of related experience in Student Services or supporting student programs, with 2+ years’ experience supervising a staff team
Demonstrated understanding of holistic student success strategies
Experience in developing, managing, or reporting on state or federally funded grant programs
Experience working with a Board or similar
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of related experience in Student Services or supporting student programs, with 2+ years’ experience supervising a staff team
Demonstrated understanding of holistic student success strategies
Experience in developing, managing, or reporting on state or federally funded grant programs a plus
Experience working with a Board or similar
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate and work well within teams
Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and maintain a positive, solutions-oriented approach in a dynamic environment
Strong project-management skills; excellent follow-through and ability to organize and prioritize
Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of constituents and stakeholders, including but not limited to Board members, senior government executives, elected officials, institutional officers, and private sector leaders
Commitment to higher education equity goals
Knowledge of current trends in higher education policy, student support services, and equity-based interventions
Demonstrated ability to support and develop professional staff
IBHE offers remote and hybrid work arrangements, based on position and supervisor discretion. IL Residency is required.
Starting salary commensurate with experience, within the range of $115,000 - not to exceed $147,500/year.
We offer the state’s competitive employee benefits package.
Apply online at: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/48029/
A resume AND cover letter are required.
Application deadline is 07/17/2025
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply.
¹ IBHE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, state agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the state provide reasonable accommodation upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinois interview process.
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) is seeking an INFO TECH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE (IT Help Desk Technician) in the Information Technology & Systems Unit, reporting to the IT Systems Manager.
This is a covered position under the State Universities Civil Service System.
The IT Help Desk Technician will support the day-to-day Help Desk needs of the Illinois Board of Higher Education including managing IT support request related communications, ensuring those requests are appropriately documented with the Help Desk ticketing system, handling overall ticket categorization, triage, assignment, monitoring, and resolution of all incoming IT tickets and issues.
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Record, troubleshoot, escalate, and follow-up with end-users regarding IT support matters
Assists IT department management in monitoring the Help Desk ticketing system supporting the Agency’s work to accomplish organizational goals and objectives
2. Assists IT Management with creating, updating, and maintaining accuracy of IT procedures, work instructions, and standards
3. Works directly with the IT Management and Administrative personnel to support the organization in areas of electronic devices, applications, network systems, servers, and other information technology systems and support
4. Provide backup support for administration of all IT systems for the IT System Manager
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic Skills:
Knowledge of the systems and operations used within the areas and departments of responsibility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to oversee and coordinate activities of user groups.
Ability to effectively communicate and professionally interact with all staff levels and customer groups.
Ability to identify and resolve technical problems.
Ability to demonstrate fundamental knowledge of effective troubleshooting methodologies.
1+ years of relevant experience working with desktop computers, phones, and other electronic devices
1+ years working with Windows 10/11, Linux desktop, or IOS
1+ years’ experience using Windows 10/11, 1+ years’ experience working with Linux desktop/server, exposure to IOS
Prior experience supporting Microsoft Office products
Required:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or any combination totaling one (1) year (12 months) from the following categories:
A. College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
B. Work experience in IT-related functions such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.
IBHE is based in Springfield, IL, however, a hybrid work schedule may be available. Illinois residency is required.
Travel within Illinois is expected, as required by the work.
Starting salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $49,500-max $75,000/yr.
We offer the state’s competitive employee benefits package.
Apply online at: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/47425/
A resume is required.
Application deadline is 07/17/2025
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply.
IBHE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, state agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the state provide reasonable accommodation upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinois interview process.
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) is seeking a
The Managing Director of Talent and Workforce Development serves as a member of the IBHE Leadership team responsible for establishing and executing on an ambitious vision in leading the strategic alignment between the State’s economic development goals and the higher education system; responsible for oversight of related work units including Early Childhood, Healthcare Workforce, Business and Employer Engagement, and Private Business and Vocational Schools; responsible for building out the agency’s workforce portfolio and driving statewide talent strategies in alignment with the higher education strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois.
The ideal candidate will have (a(n)):
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in public policy, education, workforce development, or a related field
Ten (10)+ years’ or more years of related experience with five (5)+ years’ of supervision of professional staff
Previous experience with workforce program design including experience creating and supporting innovative workforce programs that connect employers to a highly skilled workforce in partnership with higher education institutions
Knowledge of the State’s higher education landscape
Understanding of policy impact at the institutional and state levels
Sets the vision for and leads the agency’s work of strategic alignment between the State’s economic development goals and the higher education system, in alignment with and to advance the higher education goals in A Thriving Illinois; Stays abreast of and draws on deep knowledge of national and state higher education and workforce policies and practices; contributes to agency annual planning, goal setting, budget development, legislative priority development, and Board reporting; contributes to a collaborative agency culture
Identifies emerging state and regional workforce needs and informs program development, policy recommendations, and strategic investments, internal IBHE expertise in labor market trends, program supply-demand alignment, and educational attainment data
Oversees the Early Childhood, Behavioral Health Workforce, Business and Employer Engagement, and Private Business and Vocational Schools units, including oversight of the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Consortium, the Behavioral Health Workforce Center, authorization of private business and vocational schools; and all workforce-related grant programs, ensuring compliance and strategic impact
Establishes the Business and Employer engagement unit, setting vision for and launching strategies to build stronger higher education and employer partnerships
Builds and maintains high performing teams by way of coaching, developing, and drawing out the best work from staff
Facilitates synergies across departments, institutions, and agencies, providing high-level coordination to ensure peak effectiveness
Other duties as assigned, within scope of position
Required:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in public policy, education, workforce development, or a related field
Five (5)+ years’ of supervision of professional staff
Preferred:
PhD or equivalent in a related field
Experience with workforce program design
Experience creating and supporting innovative workforce programs that connect employers to a highly skilled workforce in partnership with higher education institutions
Knowledge of the State’s higher education landscape
Ability to understand policy impact at the institutional and state levels
Strong organizational leader, with clarity of purpose, passion for education and public service, and commitment to advancing equity for students underrepresented in higher education
Ability to develop, set, and execute on a vision for the organizational division
Sound judgement to assess and make recommendations in various contexts, including national, state, and institutional
Strategic thinker with rapid problem-solving skills to effectively handle a variety of situations
Excellent communication skills with the ability to write clearly, edit well, and make effective public presentations, including using data visualizations effectively
Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and draw out the best work from staff
Collaborative leader who values teamwork and cooperation
• IBHE offers remote and hybrid work arrangements, based on position and supervisor discretion. IL Residency is required.
Travel within Illinois is expected, as required by the work.
Starting salary commensurate with experience, within the range of $148,500- max $175,000/year.
We offer the state’s competitive employee benefits package.
Apply online at: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/47443/
A resume is required.
Application deadline is 07/17/2025
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply.
IBHE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, state agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the state provide reasonable accommodation upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinois interview process.
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) is seeking a Senior Associate Director for Healthcare Programs.
The Senior Associate Director for Healthcare Programs provides strategic leadership and oversight for statewide healthcare and behavioral health workforce initiatives in alignment with A Thriving Illinois, the state’s strategic plan for higher education. This role is instrumental in connecting higher education to workforce and economic development needs, advancing sector-based pathways, managing high-impact grant programs, and addressing systemic workforce shortages in the healthcare arena. The Senior Associate Director partners with the Managing Director of Talent & Workforce Development to guide priorities, represent IBHE on cross-agency and multi-stakeholder committees, and ensure effective use of data for continuous improvement and required reporting.
A minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in workforce development, public administration/health, education, or in a related field
A 5+ years of workforce, career pathway, or economic development leadership experience
A 2+ years of management/supervisory experience
A Prior experiencing managing healthcare and/or behavioral healthcare programs
A Experience managing grants and external partnerships
A Experience building out new work in partnership with others: researching, conceptualizing, designing, identifying needs, implementing, and adjusting as needed
A Experience setting direction and executing projects and work
Experience with cross organization, agency, sector, department work
Knowledge of the Illinois higher education landscape
Knowledge of workforce trends and higher education intersections
Creates and executes evidence-based, future-focused strategies to enhance the agency’s healthcare workforce development priorities in support of the goals outlined in A Thriving Illinois; Builds and maintains positive partnerships with industry groups, employer organizations, and other stakeholders in support of priorities
Serves as the primary IBHE liaison to the Behavioral Health Workforce Center (BHWC), providing programmatic coordination, ensuring alignment with statewide behavioral health workforce priorities
Leads strategy and innovation for agency healthcare workforce pathway development initiatives aligned with Illinois’ economic needs; Collaborates with institutions and external stakeholders, as the IBHE representative, to enhance career-aligned programs; Supports data collection and analysis related to employment outcomes; Collaborates with external agencies and workforce boards to strengthen cross-sector healthcare education and workforce development efforts
Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement in healthcare education programs and statewide workforce pipelines
Serve as a subject matter expert for workforce policy development in nursing, behavioral health, mental health, and allied health sectors; Provides guidance and support to staff assigned to healthcare initiatives
Researches, reports, prepares board materials, and documentation related to healthcare and workforce programs; ensure timely data collection, performance tracking, and fulfillment of grant deliverables
Oversees the agency’s portfolio of health care-related grant work, including nursing and behavioral health grants
Represents IBHE in internal and external workgroups, coalitions, and conferences related to healthcare education and workforce development
Other duties as assigned, within scope of position
Required:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in workforce development, public administration/health, education, or in a related field
5+ years of workforce, career pathway, or economic development leadership experience
2+ years of management/supervisory experience
Prior experiencing managing healthcare and/or behavioral healthcare programs
Experience managing grants and external partnerships
Experience building out new work in partnership with others: researching, conceptualizing, designing, identifying needs, implementing, and adjusting as needed
Experience setting direction and executing projects and work
Experience with cross organization, agency, sector, department work
Knowledge of the Illinois higher education landscape
Knowledge of workforce trends and higher education intersections
Proven ability to set direction and execute work and projects
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
Proficiency using Structured Query Language (SQL) including experience creating moderately complex statements
Flexibility and the ability to shift priorities as needed
Ability to work with multiple external partners and see things from a variety of perspectives
Ability to facilitate groups and bring groups to agreement, consensus, or decision
Strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented approach to the work
IBHE offers remote and hybrid work arrangements, based on position and supervisor discretion. IL Residency is required.
Travel within Illinois is expected, as required by the work.
Starting salary commensurate with experience, within the range of $93,500 - max $115,000/year.
We offer the state’s competitive employee benefits package.
Apply online at https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/47953/
A resume is required.
Application deadline is 07/17/2025
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply.
IBHE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, state agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the state provide reasonable accommodation upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinois interview process.
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) is seeking a Senior Associate Director of Student Access and Success.
The Senior Associate Director of Student Access and Success provides strategic leadership and oversight for advancing IBHE’s statewide equity agenda through implementation, coordination, and ongoing development of institutional equity plans and practices aligned with A Thriving Illinois, the state’s strategic plan for higher education and applicable statute; partners with Illinois public colleges and universities, IBHE leadership, and other cross-agency partners to support and monitor institutional progress on equity goals; responsible for convening technical assistance sessions, facilitating communities of practice, managing communications, and coordinating data reporting and analysis processes.
Preferred:
BHE offers remote and hybrid work arrangements, based on position and supervisor discretion. IL Residency is required.
Travel within Illinois is expected, as required by the work.
Starting salary commensurate with experience, within the range of $93,500 - max $115,000/year.
We offer the state’s competitive employee benefits package.
Apply on line on https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/47956/
A resume AND cover letter are required.
Application deadline is 07/17/2025
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply.
IBHE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, state agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the state provide reasonable accommodation upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinois interview process.
The Student Success Specialist provides critical support to IBHE’s student success initiatives by coordinating student-focused programs, grants, and partnerships; assists in grant administration and support of other student success, basic needs, and mental health initiatives.
This is a covered position under the State Universities Civil Service System.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
1+ year of experience working with student-focused programs
Experience with grant administration and reporting
Experience with project management
Experience with summarizing and reporting on data
Manages assigned student-focused programs, grants and partnerships:
Other duties as assigned, within scope of position
Required:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
1+ year of experience working with student-focused programs
Required Skills:
Knowledge of student programs, organizations, and relevant resources
Ability to establish a communicative role between institutions and students
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and peers
Preferred skills:
Experience with grant administration and reporting
Experience with project management
Experience with summarizing and reporting on data
IBHE is based in Springfield, IL, however, a hybrid work schedule may be available. Illinois residency is required.
Starting salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $55,000-max $70,000/yr.
We offer the state’s competitive employee benefits package
Apply online at https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/48361/.
A resume is required
Application deadline is 08/07/2025
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply.
IBHE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, state agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the state provide reasonable accommodation upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinois interview process.