Program Director of Education and Training Division - Chicago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more Information, Please See https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13749274  **Program Director of Education and Training Division - Chicago** Category:** Administrative, Professional & Staff PositionsDepartment:** IL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAIN STD BOARD EXEC INST ADMINLocations:** Chicago, IL RESPONSIBILITIES: The position functions as a Program Director for the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute, responsible for coordinating, organizing, and overseeing departmental programs and projects. The role supports comprehensive planning, scheduling, and administrative management to ensure effective development and delivery of Institute initiatives. This position provides strategic leadership for regional training personnel and contracted instructors, directing work priorities, overseeing program implementation, evaluating performance outcomes, and ensuring alignment With Organizational Goals And Statewide Training Initiatives By Managing regional delivery of core curriculum programs. Overseeing the development, revision, and implementation of specialized training curricula designed for supervisors, middle managers, and chief executive officers, incorporating contemporary best practices, emerging leadership trends, and evidence-based instructional strategies. Directing the planning, strategic development, and evaluation of statewide leadership conferences and professional development initiatives. Representing the Institute in regional engagements, building relationships with law enforcement agencies, professional associations, and community partners to support program participation and strengthen statewide training initiatives. Ensuring accurate documentation, reporting, and communication related to regional program activities, curriculum development, instructor coordination, and conference facilitation. Assisting with the Online Learning Network by developing, updating, and refining online curricula to meet evolving audience needs and ensure high-quality digital instructional content. Participating in bi-weekly virtual meetings to review strategy, coordinate scheduling, and define required action items. Occasional but rare travel to Macomb, Illinois is expected for the in-person meetings. WORK LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois APPOINTMENT: As soon as possible MONTHLY WAGE: \$6,399-\$7,039 (Anticipated starting salary of \$6,399) \*This is a restricted position whose continuation beyond June 30, 2027 is contingent upon the renewal of funding support, which is reviewed annually.\*** Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO\'s, OAP\'s, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois. Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage [http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9850817&targetURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wiu.edu%2Fvpas%2Fhuman_resources% Fbenefits%2F). For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [HR-Benefits@wiu.edu](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=9850817&targetURL=mailto%3AHR-Benefits%40wiu.edu) or by calling 309-298-1971. Job Requirements Master\'s degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Education, Organizational Leadership or a closely related field required. Experience (6 years plus) serving in a command-level leadership position within a law enforcement agency, managing a law enforcement training division, or working within a higher education, or accreditation environment. Demonstrated knowledge gained through a minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in law enforcement education, training, professional standards, leadership development, program evaluation, and applied research methodologies, including at least two years of experience working within the post-SAFE-T Act law enforcement and training environment. Pre-graduation applicants are welcome to apply. In order to be considered for employment, the degree must be conferred at the time of application, unless applicant is in the final semester of a degree program; if so, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment. For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regi*