Assistant Director, Non-Traditional Jobs Program

Assistant Director, Non-Traditional Jobs Program

Salary

$52,998.00 Annually

Location

1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL

Job Type

Full-time

Unit

Academic Affairs

Division/Department

Career and Technical Education

Opening Date

11/05/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

We seek applicants to lead and manage the College's Non-Traditional Jobs Program. This is a grant-funded, full-time position responsible for overseeing program planning, recruitment, participant services, workforce bootcamp implementation, and employer and community partnerships. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and community partners to achieve program goals, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and support participant persistence, completion, and transitions to further education, training, or employment.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Non-Traditional Jobs Program, introducing participants to Career and Technical Education programs through classroom, laboratory, and experiential learning activities.
• Oversee participant recruitment, screening, interviews, eligibility verification, enrollment, and onboarding in accordance with grant requirements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the 6-8 week workforce bootcamp in collaboration with faculty and staff, including coordinating instructional schedules, facilities, materials, and program logistics.
• Facilitate bootcamp programming and provide instruction in career exploration, workplace readiness, employability skills, and technical career pathways.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with employers, community organizations, workforce agencies, and College departments to support career exploration, workplace experiences, and connections to further education, training, and employment.
• Provide individualized career coaching and educational and employment planning, including coordinating resume development, job applications, interview preparation, and participant support services.
• Monitor participant progress, attendance, and outcomes; identify barriers to success, coordinate referrals to appropriate College and community resources, and provide follow-up support to promote participant persistence and completion.
• Maintain accurate participant records and performance data, evaluate program effectiveness, and prepare required reports while ensuring compliance with grant requirements, funding agency guidelines, and College policies.

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Requirements

• Bachelors degree or appropriate combination of education and experience in education, workforce development, counseling, human services, social work, career and technical education, or related field.
• Work experience in education, workforce development, training, student support, or a related field, including responsibility for coordinating programs or projects.
• Ability to work effectively and inclusively with individuals from diverse academic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Functional skills with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidential participant information and accurate program records.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience administering grant-funded programs, including performance monitoring, compliance, and reporting.
• Experience in Career and Technical Education, workforce training, or programs supporting entry into non-traditional occupations.
• Experience providing career coaching, case management, or student support services.
• Experience developing employer and community partnerships and coordinating services across department.
• Familiarity with data collection, analysis, reporting, and participant tracking systems.
• Familiarity with Illinois workNet, O*NET, Career Link, or similar workforce resources.

Applications submitted by November 13, 2026, will receive priority consideration, with review of applications continuing as needed.

This position is contingent upon continued grant funding.

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND ABILITY TO BE PRESENT ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON IS REQUIRED.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE

Vacation: 20 days (160 hours) per year with a maximum annual carry-over of 40 days (320 hours); Accrual of 6.16 hours will be granted on the last day of each pay period

Sick Leave: 12 days (96 hours) per year with unlimited annual carry-over; 12 days (96 hours) granted on start date; Beginning on the first anniversary, accrual of 3.70 hours will be granted on the last day of each pay period

Volunteer Leave: 1 day (8 hours) per year with no annual carry-over; 8 hours granted on start date, then annually granted on January 1

Special Leave: Available by approval for bereavement, emergencies, and legal requirements

Parental Leave: 4 weeks (160 hours) for qualifying events, once per 12-month rolling period

Holidays: 12 designated paid holidays, plus 3 paid Floating Holidays (24 hours); Floating Holidays granted on start date, then annually granted on the anniversary date. HCC is closed from Christmas Eve Day through New Year's Day generally resulting in additional paid days. The College is closed on Election Day (Presidential Election years only)

EMPLOYEE INSURANCE COVERAGES

Eligibility begins the first day of the month following or coinciding with the date of employment.

Medical Insurance: HSA & Copay Plan Options - Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice Network

HSA Plans

• $4,000 Tier 1 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 50%

• $5,000 Tier 2 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 50%

• $7,000 Out-of-Network Deductible: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 50%

Copay Plans

• $3,000 Tier 1 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 96.5%; dependent coverage paid 45%

• $4,000 Tier 2 Deductible: Employee coverage paid 96.5%; dependent coverage paid 45%

• $5,000 Out-of-Network Deductible: Employee coverage paid 96.5%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Dental Insurance: Delta Dental

Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Vision Insurance: VSP

Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Life Insurance: Sun Life

Term life insurance equal to twice the annual base salary

Optional Insurances: Sun Life

Accident; Critical Illness; Hospital Indemnity; Long-term Disability; Voluntary Life

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Retirement System: State Universities Retirement System (SURS) - choice of Traditional, Portable, or Retirement Savings Plan with 8% pre-tax payroll deduction

Retirement Health Insurance Plan: College Insurance Program (CIP) - Health insurance for SURS retirees with 1% pre-tax payroll deduction

Savings Plan: SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 457(b) - Automatic enrollment with 3% pre-tax payroll deduction. Ability to opt out within 30 days of hire

Tax-sheltered Annuity Plan: 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules

OTHER BENEFITS

Flexible Spending Plan: Section 125 Plan permitting voluntary salary reductions to pay for eligible healthcare and childcare expenses using tax-free dollars within IRS rules

Health Savings Account: Tax-advantaged account available to HSA participants only to pay for qualified healthcare expenses. The College provides monthly contributions for eligible employees: $50 for single coverage, $100 for employee +spouse coverage, $100 for employee +child(ren) coverage, $200 for family coverage

Tuition Waiver: HCC tuition waiver for employee and dependents and HCC Continuing Education course fee waiver for employee

Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement for employee for up to $3,500 per fiscal year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral service for employee and dependents

Employee Identification Card: Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit)

Sick Leave Bank

Long-Term Remote Work: With approval, up to 2 days (16 hours) remote work per week, after a minimum of 5 months in position

Long-Term Alternate Work Schedule: With approval, compressed workweek or flex work schedule, after a minimum of 5 months in position

Flexible Summer Work Schedule: With approval

Summer Service Hours: Most College operations close on Fridays at noon, typically beginning the Friday following June 1st and concluding on August 1st; full-time employees will work a 36-hour work week while receiving pay for 40 hours

Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits may be dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, full-time or part-time work status, etc.

Employer Heartland Community College

Address 1500 W. Raab Road

Normal, Illinois, 61761

Phone (309) 268-8130

Website http://www.heartland.edu