Illinois State Board of Education
Program Monitor (Principal Consultant #1332)
Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119
Position: Program Monitor (Principal Consultant #1332)
Location: Springfield
Union: IFSOE
Department: School Business Services
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $62,449 - $78,917
Full Salary Range: $62,449 - $106,278
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Posted Date: July 29, 2025
Reporting to the Supervisor, provides specialized services in the primary areas of school finance and school construction programs. Provides assistance to school reorganization, limitation of administrative costs, school treasurer bonds, and charter school financial reviews.
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Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the review, system management, and administration of the maintenance, energy efficiency, school construction grant programs, temporary relocation grants and loans, and emergency financial assistance grants and loans. Shares responsibilities for school finance projects including, but not limited to, processing, analyzing, and reconciling annual financial reports and budgets. Assists with various financial reporting including Illinois Local Education Agency Retrieval Network (ILEARN), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reporting, and other reporting as requested. Provides school finance technical assistance to school district officials, auditing firms and taxpayers as needed. Presents at district board meetings, seminars, and workshops. Coordinates assigned projects. Assists with the drafting and analysis of proposed legislation. Assists with the analysis of school code. Conducts research regarding past legislation and education processes. Asssists with reviewing charter school applications and renewals for charter school and resident school district financial stability. Assists with school reorganization issues, administrative costs, and school treasurer bonds. Conducts special projects including, but not limited to, legislative mandates and certain grant programs assigned to the department. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant professional experience, or, an Associate's degree plus four years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION) Experience working with basic Excel functions. Working knowledge of grants management. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related fields. Experience in fields relating to construction or grant management, or experience related to school district finance. Knowledge of the principles of accounting. Knowledge of Illinois School of Finance. ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.
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Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description.
Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the review, system management, and administration of the maintenance, energy efficiency, school construction grant programs, temporary relocation grants and loans, and emergency financial assistance grants and loans. Shares responsibilities for school finance projects including, but not limited to, processing, analyzing, and reconciling annual financial reports and budgets. Assists with various financial reporting including Illinois Local Education Agency Retrieval Network (ILEARN), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reporting, and other reporting as requested. Provides school finance technical assistance to school district officials, auditing firms and taxpayers as needed. Presents at district board meetings, seminars, and workshops. Coordinates assigned projects. Assists with the drafting and analysis of proposed legislation. Assists with the analysis of school code. Conducts research regarding past legislation and education processes. Asssists with reviewing charter school applications and renewals for charter school and resident school district financial stability. Assists with school reorganization issues, administrative costs, and school treasurer bonds. Conducts special projects including, but not limited to, legislative mandates and certain grant programs assigned to the department. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant professional experience, or, an Associate's degree plus four years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION) Experience working with basic Excel functions. Working knowledge of grants management. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related fields. Experience in fields relating to construction or grant management, or experience related to school district finance. Knowledge of the principles of accounting. Knowledge of Illinois School of Finance. ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.
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