SENIOR PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM MANAGER

Job Requisition ID: 47109
Closing Date: 08/13/2025
​Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 a month; Full Range $8,281- $12,223 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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.

Position Overview

he Office of Illinois Works is a new bureau within DCEO specifically created to bring about equity and inclusion in construction and the trades. Join an innovative team implementing and sustaining one of the largest networks of workforce development construction pre-apprenticeship programs in the country, focused on opening doors of opportunity for women, minorities, and veterans. This is challenging but meaningful professional work that annually impacts thousands of people throughout the State of Illinois. We welcome interested and motivated individuals to apply.

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction of the Deputy Director of Illinois Works, organizes, plans, executes and controls the operations of the Pre-Apprenticeship Initiative.
• Develops and implements policies regarding program methodology, fiscal and personnel management.
• Determines program goals and priorities and develops procedures and systems for their attainment.
• Coordinates consultation and technical assistance with grantees on Pre-Apprenticeship Program requirements.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Travels as required to make presentations regarding program requirements to grantees, potential applicants, contractors, agency representatives and other stakeholders.
• Provides General Assembly testimony, management, statutory report compilation and management reporting as directed by the Illinois Works Officer.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

• Prefers five (5) years of experience and/or comprehensive working knowledge of state and/or federally funded pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship training programs preferably of construction trades training programs and Dept. Of Labor apprenticeship program requirements.
• Prefers five (5) years of experience and/or working knowledge in grant administration focusing on grant implementation and management preferably knowledgeable of the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) requirements.
• Prefers five (5) years of experience supervising program staff.
• Prefers five (5) years of experience developing, installing, and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards along with the technological tools to implement them.
• Prefers five (5) years of progressively administrative experience in a complex public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers five (5) years of experience and/or comprehensive working knowledge of state and/or federally funded pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship training programs preferably of construction trades training programs and Dept. Of Labor apprenticeship program requirements.
• Prefers five (5) years of experience and/or working knowledge in grant administration focusing on grant implementation and management preferably knowledgeable of the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) requirements.
• Prefers five (5) years of experience supervising program staff.
• Prefers five (5) years of experience developing, installing, and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards along with the technological tools to implement them.
• Prefers five (5) years of progressively administrative experience in a complex public or business organization.
• Prefers intermediate level proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and databases, with extensive experience in grant reporting/tracking systems.
• Prefers five (5) years of experience identifying, interpreting, and communication program data and information for program compliance and improvement.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of agency programs and service objectives, activities, and operational systems.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.

Work Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Agency Contact: [email protected] ( FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE )
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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:

• [email protected]
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