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Director, Study Abroad Office, UIC, Chicago

 Title: Director, Study Abroad Office

Type: full-time

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay:  

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 95,000 to $110,000.

This position supports UIC's internationalization strategy, spearheaded by the Office of Global Engagement's (OGE), by providing innovative leadership to develop, implement, manage, and market a diverse range of study abroad programs, including faculty-direct, embedded, exchange, research, internship and direct enroll programs that increase UIC students' access to global learning opportunities. Under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Global Engagement, the Study Abroad Office (SAO) Director coordinates with academic and administrative units to develop and support study abroad policies and procedures, including relevant government regulations, and student safety. The SAO Director manages the International Travel Safety portal and advises the VPGE on international travel risks.


APPLY:  https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19266?c=uic

Management and Program Analyst, Associate or Senior, Helena, Montana

Title: Management and Program Analyst, Associate or Senior

Type: full-time

Location: Helena, Montana

Pay:  

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 63,806.00 - 69,604.00  Yearly


We are a team of analysts with numerous professional and academic backgrounds who value different perspectives. We are looking for curious, analytical, and self-motivated people to join us at the Legislative Audit Division as Management and Program Analysts. Analysts evaluate state government programs to provide objective information to the legislature and citizens.

Analysts examine diverse topics. Examples range from wildlife management programs to regulation of child care facilities to analysis of water rights administration. Assignments offer continuing variety and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

The Legislative Audit Division is an independent, nonpolitical, nonpartisan organization in Montana’s legislative branch. Directed by the Legislative Auditor, the office is responsible for evaluating and reporting on executive and judicial branch operations.



APPLY:  https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=26140830&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FDenver

Technician (Cultural Services) part-time, Schaumburg

Title: Technician (Cultural Services) part-time

Type: part-time

Location: Village of Schaumburg

Pay:  $27.27 - $30.34  per hour working up to 19 hours per week.


The Village of Schaumburg is seeking a collaborative and forward‑thinking leader to support the planning and direction of routine and emergency operations for our Utilities Division. This role plays a key part in maintaining and improving the Village’s critical infrastructure, including water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems.
 
JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides support related to the implementation of the building's technical requirements for all rehearsals, productions, events, and exhibits presented at the Prairie Center for the Arts (PCA). Must be available to work a minimum of ten hours per month, unless advance notice of a planned, extended absence is provided and approved by the supervisor.

APPLY:  https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=Schaumburg&career%5fns=job%5flisting%5fsummary&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&_s.crb=floZK6Ats61Gk%2f2oFyemcvneWTASb0P3347kec250J0%3d


Superintendent - Utility Services (Engineering & Public Works), Schaumburg, IL

Title:  Superintendent - Utility Services (Engineering & Public Works)

Type: full-time

Location: Village of Schaumburg

Pay:  Salary is $111,080.00 - $148,570.00 annually


The Village of Schaumburg is seeking a collaborative and forward‑thinking leader to support the planning and direction of routine and emergency operations for our Utilities Division. This role plays a key part in maintaining and improving the Village’s critical infrastructure, including water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems.
 
JOB SUMMARY:

This position assists in the planning and direction of the routine and emergency operations, maintenance, and repair of the village’s infrastructure systems including the water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems. Develops short and medium-range goals for the divisions reporting to them. Participates in making and implementing budget recommendations; supervises village contracts under their areas of responsibility; directs operations for compliance with regulatory agency rules, regulations, and safety requirements; supervises and trains Division Supervisors; responds to emergency conditions. Assumes responsibility for maximizing customer service; promotes the positive image and policies of the department.  Work requires considerable professional judgment and initiative within the framework of established regulations and policies.


APPLY:  https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=Schaumburg&career%5fns=job%5flisting%5fsummary&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&_s.crb=floZK6Ats61Gk%2f2oFyemcvneWTASb0P3347kec250J0%3d


Community Development Intern - Village of Montgomery

Title: Community Development Intern

Type: full-time

Location: Montgomery, IL

Salary Range: $15/hr

Summary: 
The Village of Montgomery Community Development Department is seeking student applicants for the temporary position of Community Development Intern. This position is expected to begin work in late May and continue through August (approximately 10-13 weeks). The Community Development Intern will be responsible for supporting the department in code enforcement,
administration of the adjudication process, customer service and other duties as assigned by the director.

Primary Duties:
 Perform property maintenance inspections.
 Patrol community for construction work being conducted without a permit.
 Write notices of violation, perform follow-up inspections and write citations as needed.
 Attending Adjudication Hearings/Court and testifying on behalf of the Village.
 Assist at the front counter, permit entry, answering phones and scheduling inspections.
Minimum Qualifications:
 At least 18 years of age
 Valid Illinois Driver’s License
 Full-time student pursuing a degree in Public Administration, Planning, Criminal Justice,
Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
 General knowledge of zoning, property maintenance, licensing and nuisance
ordinances, regulations and related codes.
 Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
 Ability to handle confrontational situations with professionalism and tact.

This is a temporary position for the summer months in 2026. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 40 hours weekly. Work may be performed in outdoor conditions and/or near vehicular traffic.

First review of applications will begin on April 6th . Open until filled. Submit application and resume to recruitment@montgomeryil.org. Application form can be found online at www.montgomeryil.org/jobs

Design Analysis Support Technician - IDOT

Title: Design Analysis Support Technician 

Type: full-time

Location: Springfield, IL

Salary Range: $5,082-$9,309/month

Summary: Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule/flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

This position is accountable for reviewing construction lettings and plans to gather design details and construction records for mechanistically designed pavement test sections and entering the data into the mechanistic database for tracking maintenance models used in life-cycle cost analyses. In addition, this position is accountable for reviewing performance data to ensure records are complete and are properly added to the performance report. This position is accountable for aiding with field surveys and pavement design analyses to support the Pavement Design Sub-unit in completing its roadway research and pavement management needs

Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong written and oral communication skills. 
- Experience reading roadway and bridge construction plans. 
- Ability to maintain professional and harmonious relationships. 
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.

For more information regarding the position + instructions on how to apply, see the attached link: https://idot.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idot/documents/about-idot/employment/03-march/25-00674-ce-vi-br.pdf

Test Track Manager - IDOT

 Title: Test Track Manager

Type: full-time

Location: Springfield, IL

Salary Range: $5,432-$9,713/month

Summary: Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule/flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

This position is accountable for operating and maintaining the Illinois Certification and Research Track (ICART) facility. This position procures and maintains non-destructive testing systems to support the department's roadway research, pavement management needs, and oversees the pavement and bridge testing field operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Supervisory experience. 
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience reading roadway and bridge construction plans
- Working knowledge of the American Society for the Testing of Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to evaluate and diagnose problems in testing systems

For more information regarding the position + instructions on how to apply, see attached link: https://idot.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idot/documents/about-idot/employment/03-march/25-00924-et-v-res.pdf

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Testing Data Manager - IDOT

Title: Testing Data Manager

Type: full-time

Location: Springfield, IL

Salary Range: $5,432-$9,713/month

Summary: Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule/flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

This position is accountable for collecting, analyzing, and securely storing pavement testing data from the bureau's field pavement data collection and equipment certification efforts. This position is accountable for providing technical support, coordinating the ongoing use, maintenance, enhancement of computer hardware, data information systems used in the bureau's field pavement data collection efforts and certification activities at the Illinois Certification and Research Track (ICART). In addition, this position is accountable for ensuring test and certification data is transferred between collection systems and storage systems to ensure files are accurate, complete, and secure. This position also assists in the support of other data reduction, collection and storage activities conducted by the bureau.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Working knowledge of database management, electronic records, and website maintenance. 
- Ability to transfer, sort, and store large data sets to maintain integrity of files and databases.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to communicate effectively at various professional levels in both oral and written formats

For more information regarding the position + instructions on how to apply, see attached link: https://idot.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idot/documents/about-idot/employment/03-march/25-00678-tm-iv-res.pdf

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Performance Data Manager - IDOT

Title: Performance Data Manager

Type: full-time

Location: Springfield, IL

Salary Range: $5,432-$9,713/month

Summary: Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule/flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

This position is accountable for compiling, analyzing, and securely storing all types of pavement data from the department's pavement performance data collection efforts. This position is accountable for providing technical support and coordinating the ongoing use, maintenance, and enhancement of computer hardware and data information systems used in the bureau's efforts associated with pavement design and performance. This position assists with updating the department's mechanistic-empirical pavement design spreadsheet used in selecting pavement type for new construction and reconstruction projects. This position also assists in the support of other performance data reduction, collection, and storage activities conducted by the bureau.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of database management, electronic records, and website maintenance. 
- Ability to transfer, sort, and store large data sets to maintain the integrity of files and databases.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.


For more information regarding position + instructions on applying, see attached link: https://idot.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idot/documents/about-idot/employment/03-march/25-00930%20TM%20IV%20RES.pdf

Pavement Data Analytics Unit Chief - IDOT

Title: Pavement Data Analytics Chief

Type: full-time

Location: Springfield, IL

Salary Range: $6,519-$10,831/month

Summary: Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule-flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

This position is accountable for evaluating hardware and software needs, providing technical support, advice, and education for the ongoing use, maintenance, enhancement, and oversight of all data systems in the Bureau of Research. This position directly supports data systems for all of the bureau's pavement data collection equipment, including friction testing, profile testing, falling weight deflectometer (FWD) structural condition testing, and all other computerized data collection activities. In addition, this position is accountable for maintaining the department's mechanistic-empirical pavement design spreadsheet to reflect updates in pavement management efforts that impact the life-cycle cost analysis and pavement type selection. This position is accountable for keeping all data files accessible as software updates are issued to ensure data use in maintaining department policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Knowledge of the fundamentals of project management

   -  Knowledge of and experience with developing information management systems and handling extremely large datasets

• - - Excellent technical knowledge of mainstream operating systems. 

• - - Proven ability to work with others to establish goals and resolve issues


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For more information regarding the position + instructions to apply, see attached: https://idot.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idot/documents/about-idot/employment/03-march/25-00931%20TM%20V%20RES.pdf