IHSA Announcements

July 11, 2003

IHSA Administrative Staff Opening

 The Illinois High School Association announces plans to appoint an Assistant Executive Director to its administrative staff to fill an opening which will result from Assistant Executive Director Jim Flynn's retirement on June 30, 2004.  General responsibilities for this position will likely include administration of IHSA programs for boys and girls and other administrative duties in the general operations of the Association.  

(1) Applicants must submit a letter of application, a resume, personal references and a written statement (maximum one page) expressing both the individual's motivation for applying and a summary of those qualifications the applicant believes particularly suit him or her for the position. 

 (2) The Illinois High School Association is an equal opportunity employer and female and minority applicants are encouraged.

 (3) Qualifications:  It is recommended that all applicants have:

      ·  A minimum of a bachelors degree.

       ·  Training and/or experience in school and/or athletic/activity administration.

       ·  Well developed human relations, interpersonal and writing skills.

       ·  Skill in using computers with word processing, data base and internet programs.

(4) Additional Background:  background experience in business administration, marketing, public relations, officiating or coaching should be noted on the submitted materials.

(5) Salary will be determined commensurate with experience and other relevant qualifications.  A comprehensive benefits plan is also provided.

(6) Screening and interviewing of candidates will be coordinated by Marty Hickman, Executive Director.  Actual employment will be by approval of the IHSA Board of Directors.  July 1, 2004, is targeted as the effective date of the appointment.  Interviews for selected candidates will be held no later than January, 2004.

(7) Interested candidates may submit their letter of application, resume and information to:

             Illinois High School Association
             Attention:  Marty Hickman, Executive Director
             2715 McGraw Dr.
             Bloomington, IL  61702-2715

(8) Deadline for receiving applications will be October 1, 2003.