Program director

Description

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Program Director for SIU (CS26-118) . As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

What You Will Do

The Program Director is responsible for the overall management of the Clean Energy Jobs Act Clean Energy Contractor Incubator, a grant award issued by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to the SIU System Office of Community Engagement/SIUE. The Program Director oversees all key components of this project, and exercises significant authority to make programmatic and budgetary decisions while ensuring that fiduciary and government grant standards and requirements are met. This position manages two public-facing office locations, coordinates the subaward and subcontracts, and ensures that all activities, deliverables, budgets, and project administration goals are met on time and within budget. The Program Director helps hire and supervises Incubator staff, and coordinates trainings with experts in the field and outside groups and agencies.

Responsibilities include program planning, oversight of program content and employees, budget preparation, policy interpretation, and coordination across state agencies, public universities, community colleges, workforce innovation areas, nonprofit and community-based organizations, and social service providers. The Program Director also directs logistics and planning, convenes diverse teams, and addresses challenges that arise from multi-organization collaboration. The position requires strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and operational management to guide complex, multi-organization initiatives and provide technical assistance across the incubator’s network. To ensure long-term impact, the individual hired will also help pursue external funding to sustain the incubator beyond the initial award period.

This position will rotate between the two incubator locations: East St. Louis (1800 N. 25th Street) and Alton (620 East Broadway).

FLSA: Exempt
Full-Time, Grant-Funded

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Community/Economic Development, Sustainability, Geography, Business Management, Sociology, Project Management, Industrial Organization, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of three years of experience in project or operations administration, with demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with state, federal, university, and funding sponsor guidelines.
Strong knowledge of program management and administration practices, including grant development, fiscal management, and compliance requirements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Proven ability to supervise, train, and evaluate professional and support staff.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple programs and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with enterprise systems, accounting software, and standard business applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to team efforts.
Sensitivity to the needs of underrepresented populations and commitment to equity-focused program delivery.

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: Program Director – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at:

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification. (Download PDF reader)

Pre-Employment Screening: External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions, a drug screen will also be required.

Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: [email protected]

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email [email protected].