What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTE TO INNOVATE position at illinois?
Job Requisition ID: 45969
Closing Date/Time: 04/14/2025
Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary range: $100,000 - $124,000 annually
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None
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earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
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position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Posting Identification Number 45969
THIS POSITION IS REVOLVING DOOR
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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
Information in this statement is NOT intended to be all-encompassing or to address all responsibilities of the position.
Are you passionate about community-based violence intervention? ICJIA is looking to bring on board a dynamic leader to take on the role of the Institute to Innovate (i2i) Director. i2i focuses on grassroots organizations dedicated to changing the circumstances of violence in their communities. By providing essential support, i2i becomes a resource to ensure that their capacity is not merely sustained but elevated, guiding them on a path to sustainability. Resources Director and help forward the ICJIA mission. The i2i Director will, among other things, provide direct capacity-building support to community-based organizations that need to strengthen their organization’s infrastructure, establish, identify, and support processes to foster communication between law enforcement and community based street outreach and violence prevention organizations in immediate response to gun-related incidents of violence, and other agency priorities, and engage with community organizations, block clubs and associations, afterschool programs, leading CVI organizations, federal agencies, local governments, elected and appointment officials and others to explore potential funding opportunities. All interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in Public Policy, Advocacy, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related discipline required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years of demonstrated experience working directly in violence-impacted communities.
- Three years of professional experience providing capacity-building support to local community-based organizations.
- Three years of professional experience developing and/or managing a major agency program.
- Three years of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Conditions of Employment
- Must have ability to travel.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Requires the possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to work remotely and in-person as operational needs require.
Work Hours: 37.5 Standard Work Hours
Work Location: 60 E Van Buren, 6th Floor, Chicago, Illinois, 60605
Email: CJA.HRDepartment@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
Agency Statement: ICJIA responds to community needs with research and federal and state grants administration. ICJIA administers over 100 million dollars in grants, including the R3 (restore, reinvest, renew) grants (funded through the tax on legalized cannabis), state violence prevention grants, and federal grants including under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act. ICJIA convenes groups and collaborates on efforts to reform the criminal justice system. ICJIA leads criminal justice reform efforts by supporting policy makers through research.
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
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 four-year terms at the Director of the Criminal Justice Information Authority’s discretion.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Salary : $100,000 - $124,000
