Director of Student Success Strategy

Job Requisition ID: 48029
Closing Date: 07/17/2025
​Agency: Illinois Board of Higher Education
Salary: Starting salary commensurate with experience, within the range of $115,000 - max $147,500//yr
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
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Number of Vacancies: 1

****A RESUME AND COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

 

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), 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 the Illinois Board of Higher Education (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.

About the position:

As a member of the IBHE leadership team, the Director of Student Success Strategy provides the vision and strategic oversight of the new Student Success unit, charged with leading the agency’s statewide efforts to improve student outcomes and expand support systems across Illinois’ colleges and universities to achieve the goals outlined in the IBHE Strategic Plan: A Thriving Illinois; oversees key initiatives related to student mental health, basic needs, equity plan implementation, retention, persistence, and completion; serves as the agency’s primary point of contact for student success; coordinates programs and partnerships aligned with state priorities.

 

IBHE offers the state's comprehensive benefits package

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating a vision, designing, and overseeing implementation of