Director of Business Affairs for Head Start (CS26-224) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville – East St. Louis, Illinois

Positio Title: Director of Business Affairs for Head Start (CS26-224)

Location: East St. Louis, IL
Apply Before: 01237
FLSA: Determined by Position

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Director of Business Affairs for Head Start (CS26-224)

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Director of Business Affairs for Head Start (CS26-224). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Advises the Program Director in developing and maintaining the annual budget for Head Start/Early Head Start budget and directs the accounting for expenditure of all funds.
• Responsible for communicating finance, budgets on behalf of the Program Director in Program-level meetings and meetings with the Head Start Centers, School of Education, Health & Human Behavior, Provost's office, Outreach initiatives, and other university units and organizations.
• Develops, manages, and implements sub-budgets for Centers and innovative/special projects.
• Serve as the Chief Financial Officer for the Head Start/Early Head Start grant program.
• Responsible for day-to-day fiscal operations of the grant program.
• Responsible for overseeing the receipt, care, custody, disbursement, management of all assets of Head Start/Early Head Start.
• Conduct the fiscal affairs of the program by overseeing and approving all financial transactions.
• Serve as the Fiscal Officer for Head Start/Early Head Start and report out to the Governance Group and Policy Council; serve as a member of the leadership team, member of the negotiating team for new agreements and collective bargaining agreements.

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

-Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position.
-Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience.
(NOTE: A Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.)

AND

Three (3) additional years of experience in accounting is required.

Preferred Qualifications

-CPA certificate
-Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
-Five (5) years of experience with educational and or federal grant based accounting

Must demonstrate knowledge of not-for-profit accounting and fiscal management principles. Must be knowledgeable of university, state and federal policies and regulations. Must demonstrate a track record of clean audits. Strong skills in Excel. Familiarity with SIUE and/or state university personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements. Must possess outstanding written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work capably and with cultural competence in diverse settings is required.

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5010 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu.

Benefits: SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• University tuition waivers (full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Life insurance;
• SURS retirement plan;
• Supplemental retirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLife programs;
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
• Flexible Spending Account Program;

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits
Opening Date: 03/30/2026

Closing Date: 4/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website: https://www.siue.edu/