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• Serve as administrative support for the care coordination team as a Case Associate
• Process new client referrals and prepare case documentation
• Maintain accurate client records and organized case files
• Enter program data and assist with billing and documentation
• Monitor and respond to client inquiries and communication
• Assist with intake and post-assessment administrative tasks
• Review documentation to ensure completeness and compliance
• Coordinate with external partners to resolve billing issues
• Support care coordinators, supervisors and leadership staff
• Participate in trainings and continuous learning opportunities
  
  

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree preferred
• Prior data entry experience required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
• Comfort handling confidential client information
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced administrative environment
• Billing system experience is a plus
  
  

• $17–$18/hour pay
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• Hands-on experience supporting community programs
• Collaborative team environment with mission-driven professionals
• Great opportunity to build administrative and case coordination experience
  
  

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Industrial Sales Representative

Konecranes

Konecranes is looking for an Industrial Service Sales Representative for a Chicagoland Territory. As a Service Sales Representative, your primary duties are to sell Overhead Cranes and Overhead Crane services to new clients and an existing customer base to improve safety and productivity. This individual will be responsible for meeting assigned sales targets for all lifting equipment including but not limited to; repairs, retrofits, hoists, spare parts, general overhauls and consultation services. Organizational skills are required to monitor the workload of our service department and ensure that all open time slots are filled with sold work. Strong communication skills are a must, as you will be engaging with existing customers. If you think your attributes are a fit and you are interested in working in a fast paced, safety first type of environment, apply today!

Position includes:

• $71,940 salary plus commission
• Uncapped commission
• OTE first year: $100,000-$120,000
• Full Benefits
• Paid vacation, sick/personal days, holidays
• Company Vehicle, plus more

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Requirements Include:

• Previous Industrial Sales Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree preferred
• Familiarity or education in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills; PC skills
• Prior experience with cranes is a plus
• Good driving record
• Willing and able to work off the ground on occasion

Principal Responsibilities Include:

• Engage in various sales activities to sell safety and productive retrofits, components, modernization and new equipment to existing customers and develop new accounts to meet minimum established sales quotas.
• Prepare or assist in preparing price estimates for service work using established tools, guidelines and input from the service department.
• Maintain personal contact with all existing accounts in your area. Prepare related monthly reports.
• When required, maintain monthly contact with assigned accounts to develop relationships. Document activity with key accounts. Prepare account plans with appropriate actions and forward to District Manager. Schedule and conduct business reviews for customers on an annual basis or as needed.
• Prepare and maintain a log in CRM software of all activities, business opportunities and offers submitted to customers and provide report to manager weekly.
• Monitor workload of service department and ensure all open time slots are filled with sold work.
• Qualify all any projects or credit worthiness as needed. Check D&B ratings and obtain credit application, if appropriate. Obtain tax-exempt certificate, if required.
• Monitor the credit control list and assist in collection efforts of problem accounts, as needed.
• Monitor the contract renewal process to ensure customer needs are met in a timely manner and opportunities are not lost.
• Maintain customer and contact information in the CRM software, as required.
• Follow all established safety rules and procedures, including those established by the customer.

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Job ID: 518077

Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary

The Area Quality Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the quality managers and technicians in accordance with the vision and values of the corporation and Plant Managers. Models and demonstrates a “Culture of Safety” for all plant Quality Control Teams and all employees by actively utilizing systems and processes that achieve an Employee Driven, Hazard Controlled environment. Holds self and quality managers and quality techs accountable for adherence to standards, policies & regulations for the safe, environmentally compliant production of a quality precast concrete product. Implements and manages all aspects of the OPI Quality Program to meet customer expectations and all compliance requirements. Actively participates in training and development of self and others as part of the plant and regional succession planning program.

Job Location

• This position will be located at any of our Infrastructure plants in Illinois, Wisconsin, or Michigan

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure daily activities for each plants Quality Assurance programs are complete, overseeing and auditing all inspections and testing as needed
• Ensures plants meet compliance documentation (DOT, ACPA, NPCA, ACI & OPI) and recordkeeping for the facility
• Holds monthly regional QC meetings to review corrective actions for specific quality issues/concerns and KPIs
• Provide monthly training for plant Quality Control Trainings.
• Ensure plants are following all third-party requirements
• Assist third-party agencies with facility audits (DOT, NPCA, ACPA, other customers as required)
• Participate in auditing Oldcastle facilities as needed
• Report-out on quality issues/deficiencies to regional management team and ensure proper corrective actions assigned and closed out in a timely manner
• Recommend repairs for product, as needed
• Recommend corrective actions on mix design to engineering, as needed
• Assists in the corrective action/progressive disciplinary process as required
• Maintains regional database for key quality control documents
• Maintain thorough knowledge of precast processes and equipment, have workable knowledge of industry technological developments and best practices

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and allocate resources
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Ability to effectively implement and utilize process and procedures
• Basic knowledge of effective and efficient quality & continuous improvement methods
• Basic knowledge of company product, policies, and procedures
• Interpersonal & organizational skills
• Demonstrated successful application of supervisory skills
• Proven problem-solving skill set
• Basic mathematical ability
• Ability to operate a computer and supporting software packages
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to effectively implement change
• Ability to facilitate meetings and lead teams
• Ability to effectively manage conflict
• Ability to analyze process variance, coordinate a course of action and effectively implement solutions with their team
• NPCA PQS Certifications
• ACPA Quality Certification
• ACI Field Grade 1 and Strength Certification

Salary

• Salary is negotiable based on experience and ranges between $85,000-$110,000
• Bonus opportunities
• 401k plan
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

• CRH 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, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations supporting multi-shift production lines along with facilities oversight at a global nutrition and wellness company in Aurora, Illinois. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

This role is key to ensuring equipment reliability, driving strong preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and maintaining full compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. Beyond the technical scope, this leader will build and inspire a high-performing team, champion continuous improvement initiatives, oversee critical capital projects, and promote a culture grounded in safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline; comparable hands-on experience will also be considered.
• At least five years of experience in plant operations leadership, including a minimum of two years overseeing and developing direct reports.
• In-depth expertise in diagnosing and resolving issues within high-voltage, multi-phase electrical systems.
• Background working with food manufacturing and packaging machinery, including related production processes.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, security and alarm systems, fire protection systems, and facility electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of GMP standards, OSHA requirements, electrical safety practices, and food safety regulations (FDA, SQF, NSF), as well as applicable building codes.
• Experience utilizing computerized preventive and predictive maintenance systems, including work order management and performance trend analysis.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Ability to interpret and analyze control logic diagrams, P&IDs, and other technical documentation related to automated packaging systems.

Salary: $130,000 - $160,000/year + bonus

About Sibel Health

Sibel Health is an award-winning digital health company on a mission to deliver Better Health Data for All®. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an office in Seoul, South Korea, we build FDA-cleared wearable monitoring technology that delivers high-quality, continuous vital-sign data.

At Sibel, we care deeply about the work we do and the impact it has. We believe that many important decisions in healthcare are informed by data and that accurate, continuous vital signs can be foundational to better care. Guided by a patient-first mindset, our teams apply rigor, creativity, and relentless curiosity to technology development. Everything we build is guided by a simple principle: when someone wears a Sibel device, they are a Sibel patient - and doing what’s right for that patient comes first.

The Opportunity

As an Enterprise Account Executive at Sibel Health, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our footprint within large health systems. You’ll lead complex, enterprise-level sales efforts, introducing a clinically validated, differentiated platform to organizations navigating staffing shortages, patient safety imperatives, and care-delivery transformation. This is a high-impact, quota-carrying role designed for experienced medical device or healthcare technology sales professionals who want to help shape the future of inpatient and at-home monitoring. The role will encourage the use of AI to automate and streamline the sales process and focus your energy on high-value activities.

What You’ll Do

Sales & Account Leadership:

• Manage the complete sales cycle for a defined US territory or set of named health system accounts, focusing on initial engagement through system-wide expansion.
• Drive the adoption of Sibel Health’s wearable monitoring platforms within key enterprise accounts.
• Develop and present compelling business cases that highlight clinical and financial value drivers.

Relationship Management:

• Establish and maintain trusted, executive-level relationships across critical hospital functions.
• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes, including clinical evaluations, pilots, contracting, and procurement.
• Represent Sibel Health with credibility and professionalism in executive meetings, industry conferences, and customer-facing events.

Operational Excellence & Collaboration:

• Orchestrate and leverage internal resources to ensure successful evaluations and deployments.
• Maintain rigorous CRM hygiene, accurate forecasting, and effective opportunity management throughout the sales process.
• Facilitate and support contract negotiations, enterprise onboarding, and security review processes.
• Partner with leadership on contract strategy, pricing, and negotiation to support enterprise agreements.
• Leverage AI solutions to grow the sales pipeline and accelerate revenue growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in medical device or healthcare technology sales.
• Proven experience selling into large hospitals and health systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise sales cycles.
• Experience selling clinical monitoring, capital equipment, SaaS-enabled platforms, or workflow technologies preferred.
• A passion for technology and innovation, so the customer knows they have a partner who understands what they’re selling.
• Strong understanding of inpatient and acute-care clinical workflows; nursing operations experience is a plus.
• Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding quota in a field-based sales role.
• Bachelor’s degree required; clinical or technical background (e.g., nursing, biomedical or clinical engineering) is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel within assigned territory (typically 30–50%).
• Comfort with technology and complex medical solutions.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Executive-level communication and enterprise relationship building
• Strategic account planning and territory management
• Value-based, consultative selling
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• High degree of ownership, discipline, and autonomy
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000
• Total On-Target Earnings (OTE) with commission: $160,000 - $180,000
• Potential Revenue-Based Bonus
• Competitive benefits: health, dental, vision, Simple IRA match, professional development stipend

We are seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking operations professional to lead daily plant operations for a premiere dry food ingredient manufacturer in the west suburbs of Chicago. As Production Superintendent, you will lead, train, and motivate supervisors and hourly employees to help shape a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is a key succession role, with a clear career path towards senior plant leadership. Bilingual English/Spanish language skills are highly preferred.

Our client is a leading supplier of edible seeds, ancient grains, sweet spices, customized grain blends and specialty whole grain flours in the U.S. They are experiencing significant growth as their ingredients are being incorporated via B2B channels into a wide range of baking products to provide distinctive flavor and nutrition.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate all daily production, distribution, warehousing, maintenance, and elevator operations.
• Manage 2 Supervisors and 40 non-union employees across nine (9) production lines.
• Lead all safety programs and strive to continuously improve plant safety performance.
• Implement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and eliminate waste.
• Work with Plant Manager to develop high performing teams through training, coaching, personal development and continual exposure to professional enrichment opportunities.
• Support development of annual budgets, capital projects and overall strategic planning for long-term plant sustainability.
• Collaborate closely with Warehouse, Sales, and Maintenance teams to ensure superior customer satisfaction and adjust production as needed to meet unique customer requirements.

Qualifications include:

• BS/BA degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agriculture, or Technical degree highly preferred.
• 7+ years Operations Leadership experience as an Operations Manager, Production Superintendent, or Shift Supervisor in food processing, grain or flour milling, dry food ingredient, animal feed, or pet food manufacturing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desired.
• Prior Managerial or Supervisory experience is essential.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude and “hands on” on work ethic on production floor.
• Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement experience is an asset but not a core requirement.
• Strong knowledge of governmental regulations such as OSHA, FDA, HACCP, and food safety agencies such as BRC and SQF.
• Business acumen is a plus – understanding financial statements; preparing and managing budgets, and maintaining cost controls, or having prior P&L responsibility.
• Tech savvy, with the ability assess operations, analyze data, and prepare summary reports to chart progress and for senior leadership review.

Compensation for this position includes an attractive base salary, bonus incentives, full medical/dental benefits, 401-K with company match, and paid vacation. Relocation assistance is available for outstanding candidates.

Chapter Aesthetic Studio is rapidly growing medical aesthetics brand, offering state-of-the-art, non-surgical skin care and body rejuvenation treatments. We exist to empower people to write their own story on beauty, because we believe beauty belongs to everybody. By joining our team of experienced nurses and aesthetic specialists who provide personalized care and incredible service, you will help people feel good about where they are on life’s journey so they can be who they were meant to be.

We are a fast-paced, innovative, and high-performing company. Our goal is to spark joy for everyone-our guests, each other, and the communities we live, work, and play in. We are a team built of extraordinary individuals who are passionate about helping others achieve their goals. This includes supporting your unique ambitions and career path and wrapping an abundance of resources around you. We are looking for a team player who is highly motivated, energetic, and hungry for growth who we can cheer on to limitless growth and opportunities.

Chapter Aesthetic Studio is a part of TAG – The Aspen Group – a family of like-minded brands whose mission it is to empower our teams to deliver the best possible experience and care to every patient that walks through our doors, which means we have a rich bench of experts to collaborate with, borrow from and share wins with.

As a reflection of current needs and planned growth, we are excited to offer the opportunity to join our team as the Senior Manager, Performance Media + Digital.

The Senior Manager, Performance Media + Digitalwill lead strategy and execution across paid social, paid search, and web optimization. This is a critical revenue-generating role responsible for scaling efficient acquisition, optimizing conversion, and delivering measurable business growth.

We’re looking for a strategic and data-driven leader who is equally comfortable setting channel vision and rolling up their sleeves to manage campaigns, analyze performance, and unlock new growth levers. This leader combines strategic thinking with deep platform fluency and hands-on execution. They are in the platforms daily — reviewing performance, directing the agency on executions & optimizations, refining audience strategies, and accelerating test-and-learn cycles. Paid media is a critical acquisition engine for the business, and this role is directly accountable for driving revenue, improving efficiency, and unlocking scalable growth.

The ideal candidate moves quickly, thinks analytically, and grounds decisions and strategies on insights and business impact.

Essential Responsibilities

Paid Media Ownership

• Drive strategy and execution for paid social and paid search, driving efficient acquisition, traffic, and revenue growth
• Develop channel-specific roadmaps inclusive of audience strategy, testing frameworks, and funnel optimization
• Manage media budgets and allocation across channels, optimizing to CAC, ROAS, and other core performance KPIs to drive incremental scale and efficiency
• Continually monitor performance, proactively identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations that inform investment decisions and campaign evolution

Web Ownership

• Own performance-focused web optimization strategy and executions, partnering with tech and content teams to improve site experience, on-site engagement, conversion, and revenue per visitor
• Drive campaign landing page strategy to ensure alignment between ad creative, messaging, and on-site experience to drive conversion
• Build and maintain a robust experimentation roadmap across media and web/digital pages to continuously improve performance
• Lead SEO strategy across technical, on-page, and content optimization to drive high-intent organic traffic growth
• Align paid search insights with SEO strategy to capitalize on high-performing keywords and content opportunities.

Integrated Campaign Collaboration

• Provide performance insights that inform broader marketing and campaign strategies
• Ensure media strategy is tightly aligned with promotional calendars and integrated campaigns
• Serve as the digital performance subject matter expert across cross-functional planning conversations.

Agency Management

• Lead day-to-day management of paid media agency, ensuring alignment to business goals, KPIs, and budget targets
• Set clear performance expectations and hold partners accountable to efficiency and growth metrics
• Evaluate agency strategy, media plans, testing roadmaps, and reporting to ensure rigor, innovation, and continuous optimization
• Drive weekly and monthly performance recaps, translating insights into actionable next steps

Requirements/Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in paid media, performance/digital marketing, growth marketing, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success managing paid social and paid search at scale with direct accountability for revenue and efficiency metrics.
• Deep understanding of digital funnel metrics including CAC, ROAS, LTV, CVR, AOV
• Experience managing significant media budgets and optimizing across platforms (e.g., Meta, Google, YouTube).
• Strong understanding of website performance drivers including conversion rate optimization (CRO), landing page strategy, site health, and the interplay between paid media, organic search, and on-site experience.
• Agency management experience
• Strong analytical capability; highly proficient in performance reporting and testing frameworks
• Industry experience in beauty, wellness, ecommerce, or consumer services preferred but not required.

Core Competencies

• Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to define growth opportunities, build frameworks, and interpret complex data to drive action.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Deep understanding of consumer behavior, segmentation, and lifecycle dynamics to drive personalized engagement strategies.
• Innovation & Experimentation: Passion for testing, iteration, and continuous improvement.
• Accountability & Results Orientation: Self‑directed and comfortable with ambiguity; drives impact through disciplined execution and a focus on measurable results.
• Executional Excellence: Skilled at operationalizing strategy, building processes, and ensuring follow-through across teams.
• Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration: Strong communication and influence skills; able to align stakeholders, drive integrated workstreams, and work collaboratively across marketing, creative, and field teams.

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• Annual pay range: $130,000 - $150,000, plus bonus/incentives
• A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match

Construction Management Intern for Summer 2026

Why K-Five Construction Corporation?

• 4th Generation Family Owned and Operated
• One of the Largest Asphalt and Concrete paving companies in the Midwest
• Established reputation of high-quality materials and craftmanship
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Safety centered work culture

K-Five Construction has an enduring commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, ensuring that the infrastructure we build not only meets, but exceeds the needs of generations to come. Join the team that will shape the roadways and communities of tomorrow. At K-Five Construction, there are opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and the chance to tackle some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the field. With the best talent, equipment, and technology in the industry, K-Five is a world-class place to grow your career and see the impact of your work in Chicagoland and beyond.

Internship Description

The construction management internship positions provide students with an introduction to the road construction business. Internships are available in estimating or project management departments. Additionally, interns will get exposure to other departments such as, field supervision, survey, quality control, and trucking. Tasks will include but is not limited to supporting each department by performing takeoffs, completing paperwork and touring different jobsites to become familiar with construction operations. Interns will be given the responsibilities of a full-time entry level position. We carefully match students to positions related to their academic and career goals.

Duties and responsibilities

• Gain familiarity with plans, specifications and scope of each project managed.
• Calculate take off from plans.
• Create proposals.
• Contribute in pre-construction planning.
• Perform project site visits.
• Work with Quality control and Survey departments.
• Assemble and process project documents.
• Place material orders and other daily communications.

Qualifications

• Students should be enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or Construction Management program (other related areas of concentration will be considered).
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time.
• Must be a self-starter, willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong leadership skills; ability to develop and motivate a project team.
• Highly organized: can handle multiple projects concurrently; demonstrates proficiency in planning needs assessment and communication of both.
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Working conditions

The working conditions for this job entail a combination of working in an office setting and working in the field. Offsite jobsite visits include working outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat. May require evening and weekend work.

Physical requirements

Incumbent is required to sit and stand for extended periods of time, as well as operate a motor vehicle. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

About Us

K-Five Construction is a fourth-generation family-owned business based in Chicagoland. We specialize in general contracting, asphalt and concrete paving, and material production, and are one of the largest contractors in the region. We are committed to sustainable practices and have been a leader in green construction for many years.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) advocates for CPS students at every level of government to shape education policy and secure external resources, including Intergovernmental Agreements with the City of Chicago and its sister agencies, state capital funding, and federal funding. IGA advances the CPS agenda before the Chicago City Council, Illinois General Assembly, and in Washington, D.C., and partners with the City of Chicago, the Illinois state legislature, and other entities to secure financial opportunities to advance the district's goals.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief of Intergovernmental Relations leads the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs whose primary focus is advocating for CPS students before every level of government to shape education policy. This role leads the District's intergovernmental relations strategy, establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with elected leaders while ensuring the District proactively monitors and responds to the planning, development and execution of federal and state legislation, and municipal ordinances that affect CPS. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The Chief, Intergovernmental Affairs will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Advise the CEO, District leadership, and the Chicago Board of Education on local, state, and federal public policy.
• Lead the development and implementation of the District's intergovernmental affairs strategy.
• Manage the operations, performance, and effectiveness of the Intergovernmental Affairs Office and team, including the successful development, monitoring, and achievement of the team's shared goals and continuous improvement strategy, and the creation and management of the Office's budget.
• Actively advocate for initiatives and legislation favorable to CPS and work to deter legislation that does not benefit student progress.
• Work closely with executive leaders as a strategic thought partner to support effective policy decisions that result in positive student outcomes.
• Partner with outside organizations, government agencies, and elected officials to secure additional external resources for CPS students.
• Provide appropriate supervision, mentoring, and development opportunities to Intergovernmental Affairs staff, including regular performance reviews and professional growth plans.
• Promote and model a positive culture and brand for the Intergovernmental Affairs team by ensuring accurate and transparent information is shared with all CPS stakeholders.
• Build critical support for and understanding of CPS policy and initiatives to help build strong relationships with key decision makers.
• Other duties and work streams as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Chief, Intergovernmental Affairs must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university; Focus in Business Administration, Education, Policy, or Public Administration preferred
• Juris Doctorate degree preferred

Experience Required:

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of related experience, including a minimum of ten (10) years of professional government relations experience required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience leading high-functioning teams required
• Policy experience at a strategic senior leadership level in a large, fast-paced urban school district or public institution strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of current developments in state and national education policy
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state legislative procedures, functions, committee organizational structure, and decision-making processes.
• Understanding of local, state and federal legislative and executive processes, including budget and appropriations processes; proficient understanding of all timelines and procedural rules related to legislative and rule-making processes.
• Understanding of and ability to comply with state and federal lobbying laws, ethics rules and applicable regulations.
• Ability to read, understand, and clearly draft proposed legislation.
• Ability to set a vision, set high standards, build capacity, and effectively guide and coach in realizing expectations set.
• Expertise in leadership development and building a positive work culture.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community partners, including families, educators, and local organizations
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing initiatives aimed at promoting equity, family, and community empowerment in educational settings.
• Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing)
• Skill in legislative advocacy, negotiation and persuasion.
• Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to ethically form and maintain relationships with government officials and government entities.
• Demonstrate high levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions.
• Effective strategic planning capabilities, including establishing long-term vision and goals and aligning/managing activities toward goal fulfillment
• Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g., developing high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving the District and achieving student success.
• Ability to manage Office operations and budget.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners, to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support CPS.
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.