Executive Director, Community Care and Education Center

Salary: $83,019.00 - $116,226.00 Annually
Location : Carbondale, Illinois
Job Type: Administrative Professional
Job Number:
Department: College of Health and Human Sciences-SIUC
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 11/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA:: Exempt
Security/Safety Sensitive:: NA
FTE: 1.0

Description

The College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) at Southern Illinois University is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of the Community Care and Education Center (CCEC) with a 0% Faculty appointment. Opened in 2026, the CCEC is a transformative hub for behavioral and mental health services in Southern Illinois, centralizing care delivery, workforce development, and interdisciplinary research. The Executive Director will oversee strategic operations, drive revenue growth and generation, guide program innovation, and foster collaborative partnerships among the Center's four core programs-Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, the Clinical Center, the Evaluation and Developmental Center, and Project 12 Ways-as well as with co-located faculty from from health and behavioral health programs across the College of Health and Human Sciences. With strong institutional backing and pending recognition from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, the Executive Director will play a critical role in advancing the Center's mission to improve access, continuity, and quality of care for individuals and families, while supporting faculty, students, and the broader community.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement the Center's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Convene and lead a cross-disciplinary leadership team of program directors and faculty leaders.
• Participate in the Dean's Leadership Team.

Staff & Program Oversight

• Supervise, coach and develop program directors with an eye towards program expansion, innovation and impact.
• Hire, train and supervise an Administrative Assistant to support the Center's operations
• Ensure coordination and alignment across programs housed within the Center.
• Promote and support cross-collaboration for research initiatives.
• Develop and oversee an ongoing monitoring system to ensure quality control of all service areas and ensure the safety of clients and participants in CCEC services and events.

External Affairs & Partnerships

• Serve as the Center's primary external representative.
• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, government agencies, and funding partners.
• Fundraising & Resource Development
• Lead fundraising and development efforts in collaboration with university foundation staff.
• Secure external funding through grants, partnerships, and philanthropic contributions.
• Develop and manage a business office that holds the Center accountable to its budget and financial goals

Growth & Sustainability

• Oversee the growth and long-term sustainability of the Center through strategic planning, capacity building, and resource alignment.
• Drive innovation in behavioral and mental health programming by identifying emerging trends, research, and best practices, ensuring the Center remains a leader in delivering forward-thinking, community-responsive, and evidence-based services.
• Teach 6-credit equivalent in both fall and spring semesters (this teaching load equivalent can be reduced in response to CCEC growth).

Other duties as assigned by College leadership
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Executive Director must have a master's degree in relevant health, behavioral health or administrative discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience as an administrator or supervisor in a social service organization, childcare/development setting, educational environment, or related field working with health and behavioral health clientele
• Executive Director must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive.
• Applicants for the Executive Director level must also have a minimum of seven years of professional experience in non-profit leadership, fundraising or related non-profit organization work
• A bachelor's or master's in nonprofit management or closely related subject may be substituted for the seven years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with start-up programs
• Experience with accreditation or program review through state boards

Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, current CV and three references

Contact: Robert D. Morgan,