Director Of Student Life
Director Of Student Life
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$ 108000 - 132000
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:45947
Opening Date: 04/30/2025
Closing Date: 05/13/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR 40070
Skill Option:Health and Human Services
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9000 $11000 per month ($108000 $132000 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)
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Posting Identification Number45947
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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is seeking to hire a Director of Student Life to develop policies and procedures and to direct dietary engineering housekeeping and residential services. The vision of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is to provide a quality comprehensive education and serve as a statewide resource to students in Illinois with visual impairments assisting them in becoming personally productive and selfsufficient citizens.
Essential Functions
Serves as the Director of Student Life at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI).
Serves as fullline supervisor.
Serves as the school training coordinator in planning developing and implementing staff training workshops seminars and ongoing classes within the Student Life Program.
Collaborates with the Superintendent on fiveyear projections and maintenance schedules.
Serves as a member of the Admissions Review Committee and Executive Council reviewing admissions to ISVI and determining whether incoming students have medical issues or other issues that the residential staff need to be prepared for.
Maintains familiarity with and advises administrators concerning applicable laws and regulations relating to child abuse and neglect identification and reporting institutional health practices and labormanagement issues affecting childcare practices.
Serves as facility Title IX Informal Coordinator.
Serves as the School Superintendent in his/her absence assuming responsibility for the school when the Superintendent is away on business or otherwise absent.
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 college with course work in education child psychology social work administration or a closely related field.
Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience in a residential school setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of professional experience working with the diverse needs of individuals who are blind or have low vision needs.
Three (3) years of professional experience in the administration of a residential program within a K12 educational program for individuals who are blind or have low vision needs.
Three (3) years of professional experience working with residential and/or educational programming ensuring compliance with applicable health safety education and residential childcare policies procedures and laws.
Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work providing guidance to subordinates recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements training staff and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
Three (3) years of professional experience communicating clearly and tactfully orally and/or in written form with a wide range of individuals such as state agency officials public families advocates internal and external stakeholders.
Three (3) years of professional experience evaluating programs and recommending policies and procedures for a public or private entity.
One (1) year of professional experience developing and managing a program budget.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
Requires the ability to work on an oncall basis including after normal business hours weekends and holidays.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 1509) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
Requires the ability to travel.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Mon Fri 8:00am 4:30pm; 1hour unpaid lunch
Work Location:658 E State St Jacksonville Illinois 62650
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
Support Services
Agency Contact:
Posting Group:Leadership & Management; Education; Social Services
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services supports programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity Equity Community Urgency Transparency and Kindness.
Term Appointment: Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive fouryear terms at the Director of theDepartment of Human Servicess discretion.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
1025 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12hour & parttime work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program A supplemental retirement plan
Optional PreTax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link:
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
