Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : IL or Edwardsville, ILJob Type: Civil ServiceJob Number: 202400752Department: University Wide Services-SIUUOpening Date: 12/18/2024Closing Date: 1/2/2025 11:59 PM CentralFLSA:: VariableSecurity/Safety Sensitive:: NAFTE: 1.0DescriptionThis position is responsible for developing, planning, and writing grants and budgets, developing materials and projects, managing and coordinating developed or assigned health, community, and workforce development focused projects, research and evaluation activities including needs assessments, demonstrations, or feasibility studies for the purpose of securing external funding to strengthen the region's rural health and community infrastructure. This position is also responsible to represent the SIU System in the southern Illinois region; develop and sustain working relationships among regional stakeholders; and assist with interdepartmental efforts to expand programmatic and clinical efforts in the region. Examples of DutiesAdministration:
- Responsible for overall programming and administration of assigned projects or grants.
- Complete reports; assist with fiscal oversight and dissemination of information for assigned projects or grants; complete planning documents and reports as required by funding sources or supervisor.
- Oversee all recruitment, hiring, and training of relevant grant-funded positions.
Service:
- Coordinate and manage activities specific to current grants and new grants/projects developed.
- Plan, develop, and write grants and manage projects for the IRH-OCE.
- Plan, coordinate and manage any sub-grant activities with subcontractors as dictated by grant funded projects.
- Develop and sustain partnerships for grants and projects with community agencies, university faculty and staff, and other potential state, national or international partners.
- Develop positive networking relationships with grant and project partners.
- Provide training and technical assistance as needed in project/grant.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Research:
- Complete needs assessments, research, and evaluation projects for funded and other projects.
- Prepare and distribute manuscripts and presentations for professional and community distribution.
Qualifications 1. Master's degree required in Public Health, Project Management, Education, Administration, Community Development, or related fields.2. Two years of work experience in program management, program evaluation, needs assessments, community engagement and development, grant writing, program coordination, group leadership and facilitation, and supervision.3. A broad range of experience in collaboration, partnership and consortium building, and leveraging resources to advance equity.4. An understanding of a variety of health and social service concepts (including but not limited to community health, substance use disorders, rural health infrastructure needs and development including technology, transportation, communication, mental health, substance abuse, policy issues, etc.) and their application to rural health.5. An understanding of the variety of community development concepts (including but not limited to sustainability, inclusivity, social justice, capacity-building, co-creation of knowledge, and shared power) and their application to Southern Illinois communities. Supplemental Information Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from ...@schooljobs.com.7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.govAbout Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.