Assistant Director For Program Compliance

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR PROGRAM COMPLIANCE

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

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The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials
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All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

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

The Assistant Director for Program Compliance plays a pivotal role in ensuring the adherence of various grantees to policies and procedures in accordance with Education Department Guidance, Administrative Regulations, and the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act. This position requires a dynamic individual to provide support, guidance, and oversight in collaboration with programmatic, compliance, and finance teams.

Grant Administration and Compliance

• Provide support and guidance to grantees in interpreting and administering policies consistent with Education Department Guidance, Administrative Regulations, and the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act.
• Facilitate the grant process from start to finish, managing all required documents, including notices of funding opportunity, programmatic risk assessments, and reporting.
• Review and approve budgets, budget modifications, and quarterly reports submitted by grantees.
• Utilize the grant management system to review and approve grant-related documents.
• Develop, implement, and maintain written policies and procedures for various programs and initiatives.
• Organize and maintain the division’s paper and electronic records as required by federal and state laws.

Program Monitoring and Evaluation

• Work with program staff to monitor and assess program effectiveness,…