"Program Director- CEJA"

Job Details

Description

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Note: There are two positions available.

The Office of Innovation and Economic Development is SIU’s primary outreach arm to the region, offering business development, workforce innovation, economic development, and community engagement services and activities throughout Southern Illinois.

This position provides direct leadership of the grant-funded Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) program promoting clean energy businesses in IL within the SIU Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED) department.

Examples of Duties

This position directs the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) program within the SIU Office of Innovation and Economic Development overseeing day-to-day operations, staff, outreach, curriculum development, and grant compliance to support clean energy business growth in Illinois.

Pending ongoing grant funding, position duties include:

1. Provide direct leadership of CEJA Incubator program, critical to implementing CEJA grant objectives and program compliance; responsible for implementing CEJA program operational policies and procedures for managing daily administrative program matters;
2. Direct and manage day-to-day operations of the CEJA Incubator program, and recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate work of CEJA support staff;
3. Lead marketing, training, and outreach efforts to support CEJA Incubator objectives;
4. In conjunction with OIED leadership, manage the finances of the CEJA Incubator; implement budget allocation;
5. Provide authoritative, detailed professional and technical knowledge for CEJA Incubator participants and support staff while collaborating with SBDC and APEX programs;
6. Oversee development of CEJA program curriculum to ensure participant completion and grant objectives come together within timeline, and meet proposed milestones;
7. In conjunction with the OIED leadership and Business Office staff, direct the physical planning and logistics of the CEJA Incubator;
8. Direct the management of work assigned to professional and support CEJA staff;
9. Create, interpret, develop and implement policies and procedures to CEJA program workers; provide primary support to the OIED leadership and assume direction for the administrative and operational matters for the CEJA program;
10. Serve as primary advisor to the OIED Director of Business Incubator Programs regarding overall CEJA program development, management, and operations of the unit; supervision and policy-making responsibility;
11. Coordinate and lead the Clean Energy Advisory Council;
12. Serve as unit delegate liaison to IL DCEO for the CEJA Incubator;
13. Some in-state travel for networking and matchmaking events required, as needed.
14. other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. A total of five (5) years in education, training and/or work experience in business management operations, energy innovation, technical curriculum development, and/or grant administration.
3. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
4. Valid driver’s license.

Preferred: work experience working with trade and construction unions.

Supplemental Information

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.

Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:

1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.
2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous 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).
5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from info@schooljobs.com.
7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.gov

About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.