Employment Opportunities

The Illinois Community College Board is the state coordinating board for community colleges and 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 Illinois Community College Board is assisted by an executive director and staff of approximately 50 located in Springfield and Chicago.

Illinois community colleges serve almost 700,000 residents each year in credit, noncredit, and continuing education courses. Illinois is home to 45 colleges in 39 community college districts which provide high quality, accessible, cost-effective educational opportunities to the entire state.

ICCB offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive employee insurance premiums as well as flexible options for medical coverage. Vision insurance is included at no cost and dental insurance is available. Eligible employees participate in the State University Retirement System, which offers medical insurance upon retirement. Tuition waivers are offered for continued educational goals, and a generous paid time off package includes paid holidays, earned vacation, sick, and personal time.

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EAST ST. LOUIS

There are currently no open positions in our East St. Louis office.

CHICAGO

There are currently no open positions in our East St. Louis office.

SPRINGFIELD

Finance and Operations Division

  • Accounting Officer: Applications received by July 11th will be given priority but will remain open until filled at which time the register will be cleared.
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Grants Management and Financial Compliance Division

  • Assistant Director for Financial Compliance: This position is responsible for ensuring that all financial operations within the organization adhere to internal policies, state regulations, and industry standards. This role involves fiscal monitoring, overseeing financial reporting and providing guidance on compliance matters to support accurate and transparent financial practices. This position is classified under the State Universities Civil Service System. Salary starting at $43,700 per year. Applications received by December 27th will be given priority, but the position will remain open until filled.
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External Affairs

  • Digital Strategy and Creative Services Manager: Applications received by July 10th will be given priority but will remain open until filled at which time the register will be cleared.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

All ICCB staff are employees of the State of Illinois. Our employment practices are governed by the Statutes and Rules of the State Universities Civil Service System (SUCSS). Within SUCSS, each position is assigned to a civil service job classification that carries its own specific and distinct set of minimum qualifications. Those job qualifications are used in evaluating each applicants’ educational background and experience in order to determine their eligibility for employment. Employment applications filed with other State agencies or employment systems are not acceptable applications for employment with this office.

Application Information: Applicants should submit an ICCB application, a current resume and a cover letter stating how their background, experience, and education have served as preparation for this position. Include a college transcript (may be unofficial) with the application if you are interested in classifications which require a degree or college coursework to meet minimum qualifications.

All application materials for open positions must be submitted electronically to ICCB.careers@illinois.gov with the position title included in the subject line.

Application information can also be submitted via mail:

Brianna Dennis
Associate Deputy Director for Human Resources
Illinois Community College Board
401 East Capitol Avenue
Springfield, IL 62701-1711

The ICCB conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

The ICCB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.