Strategic Planning Coordinator

Job Requisition ID: 53794

Division/Section/Unit: Professional Regulation/ Nursing Coordinator office

HR Tracking #: 53794

Position Title: Strategic Planning Coordinator

Opening Date: 04/17/2026
Closing Date: 05/01/2026
Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $8,571 per month. Full Range $8,571 -$12,651
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook; Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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.

This position develops, implements and administers the statewide policies and procedures for the Nursing Center program. Travels and serves as the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center liaison to licensed nurses, current nursing students and potential nursing students by guiding them through key transition points of the nursing pipeline. Travels and serves as a spokesperson for the Department on matters involving the programs of the Nursing Center by interpreting the Illinois Nurse Practice Act administrative rules policies and procedures. Travels and serves as the Strategic Planning Coordinator for nursing manpower in Illinois. Serves as working supervisor: Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

State of Illinois Benefits

• Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
• 3 paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

• Develops, implements and administers the statewide policies and procedures for the Nursing Center program.
• Travels and serves as the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center liaison to licensed nurses, current nursing students and potential nursing students by guiding them through key transition points of the nursing pipeline.
• Travels and serves as a spokesperson for the Department on matters involving the programs of the Nursing Center by interpreting the Illinois Nurse Practice Act administrative rules policies and procedures.
• Travels and serves as the Strategic Planning Coordinator for nursing manpower in Illinois.
• Directs and administers the research related to program capacity and barriers to program completion through the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center website with the current Illinois Approved Education Program list scholarship grant and fellowship information current state licensure requirements current nursing initiatives news and data.
• Serves as working supervisor: Assigns and reviews work. Provides guidance and training to assigned staff. Counsels staff regarding work performance. Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs. Establishes annual goals and objectives. Approves time off. Prepares and signs performance evaluations.
• 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 years of college with graduate level
  preparation in Nursing.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
• Requires licensure as a registered nurse in Illinois.

• Prefers three years' experience working as a nurse or in a nursing environment.
• Prefers at least two years of experience with computer programs involving data collection or working within a web-based environment.
• Prefers two years’ experience with nursing principles and practices.
• Prefers at least two years' experience with nursing regulations and licenses.
• Prefers two years experience working with medical review boards.
• Prefers one year experience developing and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures and performance standards.

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires maintaining licensure as a registered nurse in Illinois.
• Statement of Economic Interest:
  This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the
  occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.)
  requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary
  of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of
  Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics
  Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job
  description.

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.-5:00p.m.
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Work County: Cook
Email: fpr.employment@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services

Statement of Economic Interest: This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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