CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER (SPSA, OPT 1.)

Job Requisition ID: 55720
Opening Date: 04/30/2026
Closing Date: 05/14/2026
Agency:Department of Central Management Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $9,174 - $10,417; monthly anticipated
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

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Posting ID #55720

WHY WORK FOR ILLINOIS?

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.

The Office of Operational Excellence is seeking a visionary Chief Learning Officer (CLO) to lead statewide learning strategies that empower state employees through collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. As CLO, you will collaborate with learning professionals across State Agencies to develop transformative learning initiatives that help foster a culture of excellence and exceptional public service. We are looking for an experienced leader with extensive experience designing, developing, and facilitating learning opportunities for an adult workplace audience. If you are an Organizational Learning professional, passionate about creating impactful learning experiences, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, building a future-ready workforce, and helping create a positive culture of excellence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference for millions of Illinois residents.

• Serves as Chief Learning Officer administering the Learning and Development Program for all agencies, boards, and commissions under the jurisdiction of the Governor.
• Fosters and leads a collaborative statewide learning and development community of practice to establish shared standards of excellence, best practices, the exchange of knowledge, and continuous improvement in workforce learning.
• Leads the Enterprise Learning and Development team and ensures the design, development, and delivery of multimodal learning activities aligned with identified goals and outcomes for the State.
• Serves as a full line supervisor.
• Participates in top level management meetings.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a professional learning and development program within a public or business organization.
• Requires three (3) years of workplace learning experience in a leadership role.

• Prefers five (5) years of professional experience designing, facilitating and evaluating multi-modal learning experiences for an adult workplace audience.
• Prefers extensive experience working collaboratively with staff and clients at all levels in the organization to identify the need for and provide high quality workplace learning experiences.
• Prefers mastery of facilitation skills and extensive experience leading and facilitating in-person organizational retreats and teambuilding experiences.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience using, developing and/or maintaining Learning Management Systems.
• Prefers a learning or organizational development degree, or equivalent workplace learning experience.

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job
description.

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: 130 W Mason St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon

CMS Human Resources
Agency Contact: Mahalia Ross
Email: mahalia.ross@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-725-2415
Job Family: Leadership & Management

Term Appointment:

Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Central Management Service's discretion

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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