Employment

Sangamon County is seeking interested and qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Director of the Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance. Individuals meeting the qualifications listed below should visit out website at http://co.sangamon.il.us/departments/d-1/human-resources/apply-for-a-job for an application.

The Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance (LLWA) is focused on creating collaborative responses between education and workforce development to meet local and regional workforce challenges.  Sangamon County, as the fiscal agent for Local Workforce Innovation Area 20 (LWIA 20), is seeking an Assistant Director to work with the federally-funded Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the five county LWA 20 area (Sangamon, Cass, Christian, Logan, and Menard counties in Central Illinois). 

The Assistant Director works under the leadership of the Executive Director and the Workforce Board. The position reports to the Executive Director and is governed by the Sangamon County employment policies. This position is responsible for the oversight and compliance of all workforce programs in Local Workforce Area 20 (LWA 20) in Illinois which includes the counties of Cass, Christian, Logan, Menard, and Sangamon. The Assistant Director is responsible for managing program compliance and policy implementation for the delivery of programs and services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The Assistant Director will interpret Federal and State laws and regulations for WIOA, State or special grant programs, and any local regulations or policies to keep abreast of changes in regulations and communicate to appropriate parties for implementation.  The Assistant Director will supervise staff, direct participant eligibility, oversee monitoring, assist with grant writing, and work cooperatively with fiscal operations to assure that fiscal and program activities are in compliance with Federal, State and local policies and regulations. 

Bachelor’s degree in social service, education, human resource management or related area required.

:  Proficient knowledge of workforce programs available under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Strong leadership, problem solving, planning, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to plan, control, and manage budgets. Maintain knowledge of workforce issues, community resources, and labor market information; computer literacy including proven knowledge of database systems and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people; written and verbal communication skills and problem solving ability; Ability to coordinate and direct program operations, oversee performance accountability, interpret and prepare reports, supervise and manage teams, coordinate tasks, and implement projects.  Perform other duties as may be necessary or assigned by the Executive Director. Adhere to the philosophy and policies of the Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance and Workforce Board.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m or 8:30a.m -5:00p.m., 37.5 hours per week. Employee will work in Sangamon County.

Salary Range & Benefits: $70,000- $75,000 Annually, 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 paid personal days, 2 weeks paid sick leave days, and 13 paid holidays per year.  Individual and family health, dental and life insurance options, and retirement. Free parking.

FLSA EXEMPTION STATUS

EXEMPT

Submit resume and application to: Michelle Griebler at mgriebler@worknet20.org

None