Title: Workforce Innovation Coordinator
Department: Educational Administration & Foundations
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support (ICSPS) is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Workforce Innovation Coordinator to play a pivotal role in advancing the Center’s mission.

As the Workforce Innovation Coordinator, you will be leading projects, facilitating meetings, assisting with program implementation, developing high-quality products, conducting research, providing online and in-person professional development, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders across Illinois. This position requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse projects.

ICSPS is committed to creating, supporting, and delivering exceptional professional development for career, technical, adult education, and workforce professionals throughout Illinois. We provide vital technical assistance, develop insightful publications, and implement program improvement strategies that focus on transition, recruitment, retention, and completion, all while championing the success of targeted populations. Established in 1977 at Illinois State University, ICSPS operates within the Educational Administration and Foundations Department of the College of Education.

If you are passionate about driving educational excellence and are eager to make a meaningful impact in the community, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at ICSPS.

Additional Information

This is a non-continuous, grant-funded position. The initial appointment will end on June 30, 2026, the end of the current grant year. Appointment renewal for the following grant year will be based on available grant funding and performance.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$3750 - $5000 monthly

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree. Possible areas include educational leadership, workforce development, workforce education, economic development, public administration, policy, or a humanities field.

2. Two or more years of work experience in educational leadership, adult education, workforce education, economic development, public administration, policy, or a humanities field with specialization or significant experience in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), policy implementation, business engagement, economic development, or adult education and issues related to these areas.

3. Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently, take initiative, exercise good judgment, and manage what can be, at times, a stressful work environment.

4. Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

5. Ability to perform independent research and apply critical reasoning skills to solve complex issues.

6. Ability to multitask and self-manage assigned projects and daily tasks in an environment with shifting priorities. Attention to detail and ability to follow up on directives.

7. Strong facilitation skills and experience presenting both in person and online.

8. Demonstrated media literacy skills and is proficient in Virtual Meeting Platforms such as Zoom Meeting, Zoom Webinar, and Microsoft Teams.

9. Proven customer service skills and the ability to work with a diverse constituency.

10. Proficiency in creating and managing documents, spreadsheets, and databases using standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams). Experience with electronic calendaring and email platforms. Familiarity with web content management systems such as Canvas and Talent is preferred.

11. Experience developing and utilizing implementation tools and evaluation tools. Ability to analyze and pilot previously developed work with identified audiences.

12. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional traveling.

13. Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's and/or Advanced degree in public administration, economic development, education, educational leadership, business, workforce education, adult education, policy, or humanities field with specialization or significant experience in policy implementation, or business engagement and issues related to these areas.

2. Knowledge and understanding of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Career Pathways Initiative, Adult Education, Career and Technical Education, Perkins, Open Meetings Act implementation, and evaluation models.

3. Work experience with at least one of the following special or targeted populations: single parents, out-of-work individuals, re-entry citizens, individuals with disabilities, homeless people, military families or veterans, English language learners, economically disadvantaged, foster care-involved youth, and students pursuing nontraditional occupations for their gender.

4. Experience working on federal or state grants to understand pace and expectations.

Work Hours

General office hours M-F, 8am - 4:30 pm. Evening and weekend hours as business needs dictate.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

ASAP

Optional Applicant Documents

Resume/C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references)

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Aimee Julian
alafoll@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.