Executive Director Greater Chicago, IL Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director to lead its operations, including administration, staffing, budgeting, and implementation of rules and procedures. The role oversees fair and efficient appeals processes, maintains communication with Commission leadership on policy, legislation, staffing, and budget matters, and coordinates case transfers and consistent decision-making with relevant partners. Responsibilities also include supervising staff, maintaining systems to track decisions and workloads, advising on legislation, and representing the Commission in public and professional settings. The Executive Director will also develop educational programming for commissioners and staff and oversee publication of a regular newsletter. Candidates must have education equivalent to four years of college, including coursework in business or public administration, and at least six years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private organization. Familiarity with the operations and programs of a human rights commission is required. A current Juris Doctor degree is preferred. The role also requires the ability to stay current on relevant legal and administrative developments and travel as needed.

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State of Illinois