Job Description:RESPONSIBILITIES: The position functions as a Program Director for the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute, responsible for coordinating, organizing, and overseeing departmental programs and projects. The role supports comprehensive planning, scheduling, and administrative management to ensure effective development and delivery of Institute initiatives. This position provides strategic leadership for regional training personnel and contracted instructors, directing work priorities, overseeing program implementation, evaluating performance outcomes, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and statewide training initiatives by:
- Managing regional delivery of core curriculum programs.
- Overseeing the development, revision, and implementation of specialized training curricula designed for supervisors, middle managers, and chief executive officers, incorporating contemporary best practices, emerging leadership trends, and evidence-based instructional strategies.
- Directing the planning, strategic development, and evaluation of statewide leadership conferences and professional development initiatives.
- Representing the Institute in regional engagements, building relationships with law enforcement agencies, professional associations, and community partners to support program participation and strengthen statewide training initiatives.
- Ensuring accurate documentation, reporting, and communication related to regional program activities, curriculum development, instructor coordination, and conference facilitation.
- Assisting with the Online Learning Network by developing, updating, and refining online curricula to meet evolving audience needs and ensure high-quality digital instructional content.
- Participating in bi-weekly virtual meetings to review strategy, coordinate scheduling, and define required action items. Occasional but rare travel to Macomb, Illinois is expected for the in-person meetings.
WORK LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois
APPOINTMENT: As soon as possible
MONTHLY WAGE: $6,399-$7,039 (Anticipated starting salary of $6,399)
*This is a restricted position whose continuation beyond June 30, 2027 is contingent upon the renewal of funding support, which is reviewed annually.*Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.
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: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.
For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.
For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [redacted] or by calling [redacted].
Requirements: - Master's degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Education, Organizational Leadership or a closely related field required.
- Experience (6 years plus) serving in a command-level leadership position within a law enforcement agency, managing a law enforcement training division, or working within a higher education, or accreditation environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge gained through a minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in law enforcement education, training, professional standards, leadership development, program evaluation, and applied research methodologies, including at least two years of experience working within the post-SAFE-T Act law enforcement and training environment.
Pre-graduation applicants are welcome to apply. In order to be considered for employment, the degree must be conferred at the time of application, unless applicant is in the final semester of a degree program; if so, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment. For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body).
Additional Information:About WIU
Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.
WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).
WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.
Academics
More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccalaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.
Student Resources
More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.
Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities.
WIU Intercollegiate Athletics
The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. All varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Ohio Valley Conference.
Application Instructions:Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without WIU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.
Complete an Employment Application online by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page. Upload and submit supplemental application materials, including copies of official academic transcript(s) and a current resume, within the applicant portal.
**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.
Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.
For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Human Resources at (309) 298-1971 or via email at hr-testing@wiu.edu.
