What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Director of Policy, Research, and Fiscal Analysis position at State of Illinois?

Job Requisition ID : 44664

Closing Date / Time : 03 / 06 / 2025

Agency : Illinois Board of Higher Education

Class Title : Managing Director - 81513

Salary : commensurate with experience, within the range of $148,500 - not to exceed $175,000 / yr

Job Type : Salaried

Category : Full Time

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Number of Vacancies : 1

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV), a cover letter, a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Illinois Board of Higher Education must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

About IBHE

IBHE has been supporting higher education in Illinois for more than 50 years. We are a dedicated team of professionals, overseen by a Board appointed by the Governor, who are working for a strong, equitable higher education system, which we believe is essential for the state to thrive. We work with leaders in colleges, universities, state and federal government agencies, governors, legislators, and other entities to strategically further this mission.

In its strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois : Higher Education Paths to Equity, Sustainability, and Growth, IBHE has identified three goals and 25 strategies to help achieve its vision of a higher education ecosystem that ensures individuals, families, and communities across the state thrive.

Equity - Close equity gaps for students who have been left behind.

Sustainability - Build a stronger financial future for individuals and institutions.

Growth - Increase talent and innovation that drives economic growth.

We offer the state’s competitive employee benefits package .

About the position :

The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) is seeking a Managing Director of Policy, Research & Fiscal Analysis.

The Managing Director of Policy, Research & Fiscal Analysis leads the agency work in establishing a statewide higher education policy agenda, including legislative, regulatory, and fiscal proposals, in alignment with and to advance the higher education strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois ; Serves as a member of the IBHE Senior Leadership team and oversees agency organizational units including Policy, Higher Education Finance Policy, and Information Research, Analytics, and Reporting, establishing and executing on an ambitious vision; Serves as the chief policy advisor to the Executive Director.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership team, guiding agency direction, execution, and success, including the agency’s annual planning, budgeting, and goal-setting

Leads the agency work in establishing a statewide higher education policy agenda, including legislative, regulatory, and fiscal proposals, in alignment with and to advance the higher education strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois; Stays abreast and draws on deep knowledge of national and state higher education policy research, initiatives, and innovations

Establishes and executes on research agenda to support policy development, reporting, program analysis, and student success

Guides development of statewide higher education fiscal policy, including overseeing annual higher education operating and capital budget recommendations, research analyses, publications, and reporting

Sets the vision for, leads and directly oversees multiple agency divisions including Policy, Higher Education Finance Policy, and Information Research, Analytics, and Reporting

Builds high performing teams including but not limited to providing coaching, developing, and drawing out the best work from staff

Provides high-level coordination across agency departments, units, and functions, to ensure peak agency effectiveness

Informs and provides analysis to the Board, Governor’s Office, and Legislature; engages with the Board and Board members on major initiatives, committees, and projects

Other duties as assigned, within scope of position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of major higher education policy, programs, and innovations

Understanding of applicable research, data systems, and analytic approaches

Knowledge of or capacity to understand major fiscal policy choices at the institutional and state levels Demonstrated ability to support and develop professional staff

Strong organizational leader, with clarity of purpose, passion for education and public service, and commitment to advancing equity for students underrepresented in higher education

Capacity to develop, set, and execute on a vision for the organizational division

Highly analytical with the ability to review, assess, and dive deeply into a variety of data, reports, and research to assess meaning and implications, synthesize findings, and present concise conclusions and recommendations

Sound judgement to assess and make recommendations in various policy contexts, including national, state, and institutional

Ability to synthesize, summarize, and present important information to general stakeholder and specialized audiences

Excellent communication skills; Can write clearly, edit well, and make effective public presentations; Uses data visualizations effectively

Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and draw out the best work from staff

Collaborative and team-oriented leader

Education and Experience :

Required :

Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, or related field

Ten (10) years of related experience

Experience with public policy research, development and advocacy, including experience working in or with local, state, or federal government

Knowledge of major higher education policy, programs, and innovations

Understanding of applicable research, data systems, and analytic approaches

Knowledge of and capacity to understand major fiscal policy choices at the institutional and state levels

Preferred :

Five (5) years of supervision of professional staff

PhD (or equivalent) in a related field, from an accredited institution

Work Hours : 8 : 00am - 4 : 00pm Mon-Fri

Work Location : 1 N Old State Capitol Plz Springfield, IL 62701-1323

IBHE offers remote and hybrid work arrangements, based on position and supervisor discretion. IL Residency is required. Travel within Illinois is expected, as required by the work.

Agency Contact : IBHE Human Resources

Email : humanresources@ibhe.org

Phone # : (217) 782-2551

Posting Group : Leadership & Management

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 :

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Salary : $175,000

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