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Title: Director, National Board Resource Center

Division Name: Academic Affairs

Department: Educational Administration & Foundations

Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The National Board Resource Center at Illinois State University (NBRC@ISU) is funded by the Illinois State Board of Education and designed to oversee and manage the Illinois Master Teachers' support program. This position oversees the Center's operations.

The work of the selected candidate will focus on project management, business operations, supervision, and lobbying and advocating for the needs of the center, National Board Certified Teachers, candidates, and educators/school counselors.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$95,000 - $105,000

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights: 
 
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life 
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options 
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents 
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks 
- Paid benefit time 
 
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree and current National Board Certification.
2. Five years teaching in K-12 schools; and/or an equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.
3. Strong interpersonal, time management, personnel management, quality assurance, and grant-writing skills.
4. Experience in managing budgets, invoicing, and contracts
5. Thorough knowledge of National Board certification, NBPTS Standards and Core Propositions.
6. Skill in coordinating multiple events and projects, evaluating data, and establishing priorities.
7. Excellent presentation skills with groups of varying size from 15 to 150+.
8. Skill in program development and execution.
9. Ability to organize and maintain accurate database and/or records.
10. Ability to meet deadlines and work in fast-paced environment
9. Ability to travel.
10. Valid driver's license

Work Hours

A fast-paced, productive office environment where work demands may extend beyond traditional hours of operation of 8am-4:30pm, M-F.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

7/1/2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Linda Wall
lafarre@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.