Program and Grant Management (Principal Consultant #193)

Illinois State Board of Education; Illinois; On-site; USD 62,449 - 78,917; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois State Board of Education seeks a Program and Grant Management professional to lead the annual school registration and recognition processes in Springfield or Chicago. The role involves interpreting federal and state requirements, guiding districts, and coordinating with ROE/ISC offices to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include managing compliance checks, coordinating grant program execution, and serving as the primary contact on homeschooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant professional experience.
• Two years of experience in PreK-12 public or non-public school or district, ROE/ISC, or state education agency.
• Experience doing audits or compliance monitoring.
• Experience working with data sets.
• Experience with long‑range planning and coordination of work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Teams, for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual registration and recognition for public and nonpublic schools, updating documents and records.
• Visit schools annually to perform compliance checks and coordinate with ROE/ISC on requirements.
• Review and approve compliance monitoring reports and address noncompliance issues.
• Provide technical assistance on registration and recognition processes to districts.
• Manage MOUs, intergovernmental agreements, data sets, and lists for internal/external use.
• Serve as the Agency's point of contact on homeschooling and related duties.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Microsoft Office (Teams)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position

Program and Grant Management (Principal Consultant #193)

Inventory #

193

Location

Springfield or Chicago

Union

IFSOE

Department

ROE/ISC

Anticipated Starting Salary Range

$62,449 - $78,917

Full Salary Range

$62,449 - $106,278

Office Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Posted Date

July 8, 2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

The ROE/ISC department is responsible for overseeing the annual process by which public and nonpublic schools and districts are assigned a recognition status. A district/school's recognition status is an evaluation of compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. This role will be primarily responsible for leading and managing the annual registration and recognition process for both nonpublic and public schools. Responsibilities include interpreting and communicating the requirements of multiple federal and state regulations, and collaborating with schools and ROE/ISC offices to ensure full compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees all areas of nonpublic and public school registration and recognition, which includes, but is not limited to: maintaining and updating internal and external program documents, tools, records, reports, webpages, etc.; visiting schools annually to perform compliance checks and working with ROE/ISC to complete compliance requirements and mandates; reviewing and approving compliance monitoring reports; responding to issues of noncompliance; providing technical assistance by answering all questions regarding the registration and recognition process; managing MOU and intergovernmental agreements, data sets, and lists for internal and external use.
• Participates in the programmatic execution of grant programs.
• Responds to and participates in the investigation of inquiries and concerns from school districts, parents, students, the general public, and other stakeholders with respect to all areas of public school compliance.
• Provides support to all schools and districts seeking to remedy areas of noncompliance.
• Contributes to departmental functions as needed to support overall team effectiveness and operational success.
• Acts as the Agency's point of contact on homeschooling.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) working in PreK-12 public or non-public school or district, a regional office of education, or an intermediate service center or state education agency.
• Experience doing audits or compliance monitoring.
• Experience working with data sets.
• Experience with long‑range planning and coordination of work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems and apply effective problem‑solving techniques to complex issues.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office tools, including Teams, with experience supporting data analysis, functions, and reporting.