Assistant Deputy Director Of Statewide D&I - Language Access, Assessment, And Compensation Manager

Job Requisition :52896
Closing Date: 02/17/2026
Agency:Department of Central Management Services

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Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option:General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:Spanish
Salary: $10,666 - $11,500; monthly anticipated + 5% bilingual pay
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Agency

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Posting  # 52896

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 Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Diversity & Inclusion, is seeking to hire a seasoned, detailed oriented, community advocate to serve as the inaugural, Assistant Deputy Director of Statewide Diversity & Inclusion, and Manager for Language Access, Assessment, and Compensation. This expert leader will oversee daily operational aspects in concert with the Deputy Director for all Division Managers who lead African American, Asian American, Hispanic/Latinx, and Native American state statute deliverables while collaborating with Governor’s Office, members of the Illinois General Assembly, and sister agency heads to lead statewide assessments, set track and goals, advise and support the recruiting, retaining, compensating of bilingual staff, and to render equitable bilingual services to the public.

The ideal candidate will have strong demonstrated experience in building surveys, interpreting data, and producing formal data reports. To be successful in this role, the candidate must have experience in advocacy, strong management skills, and in working directly with domestic bilingual communities. The ideal candidate must possess the skills to supervise and support statewide managers and in connecting with senior leaders within an organization.

The ideal candidate would have strong writing and communication skills and a passion for helping to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. Bilingual (Spanish) and bicultural aptitudes are required.

• Subject to management approval of the Deputy Director for Diversity & Inclusion, serves as the Assistant Deputy Director of Statewide Diversity & Inclusion.
• Subject to management approval of the D&I Deputy Director, serves as the Statewide Manager for Language Access, Assessment, and Compensation.
• Authors the annual statewide Bilingual Needs/Bilingual Pay Report for the Governor’s Office and General Assembly in compliance with the Personnel Code and other applicable laws.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Builds and maintains relationships and outreach with bilingual communities, civic leaders, and legislators to provide guidance and resources to State agencies in meeting their bilingual staffing needs.
• 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 coursework in language access, bilingual, bicultural, ethnic studies, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), public administration, or a related humanities field.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible…