Top 15 Deputy director Jobs in Illinois

Deputy Executive Director
Chicago Teachers Pension Fund —Chicago, IL
- $199,965 - $329,943 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- 11+ years
- Office
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Deputy Director - Administrative Hearings
Illinois Secretary of State —Chicago, IL
- $85,000 - $105,000 a year
- Online Application
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
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Deputy Finance Director
Elk Grove —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $131,132 - $174,843 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Research
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Deputy Chief of Investigations, Medicaid Fraud
Office of the Illinois Attorney General —Chicago, IL
- $115,000 - $143,232 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Deputy Chief, Asset Preservation
The Chicago Housing Authority —Chicago, IL
- $160,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Research
- Finance
- Loan repayment program
- Disability insurance
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Deputy Finance Director
Village of Elk Grove —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $131,132 - $174,843 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Research
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Deputy Associate Laboratory Director - Operations
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $287,885.00 - $449,099.82 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Public speaking
- Organizational skills
SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT 8L (DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL, WATER REGULATORY)
State of Illinois —Springfield, IL
- $11,400 - $12,500 a month
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Deputy Chief of Staff
Illinois House of Representatives —Springfield, IL
- From $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Research
- Office
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
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Deputy Director of Content
JB for Governor —Chicago, IL
- $103,500 - $111,600 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Supervising experience
- Travel
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Deputy Finance Director
City of Freeport —Freeport, IL
- $57,000 - $70,000 a year
- Online Application
- Management
- CPA
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Deputy Associate Laboratory Director (Deputy ALD), Advanced Energy Technologies (AET)
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $287,885.00 - $449,099.82 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
Deputy Managing Attorney, Clean Energy Program
Earthjustice —Chicago, IL
- $207,500 - $242,600 a year
- Email
- Writing skills
- Research
- Office
Construction Services Deputy Program Manager
HNTB Corporation —Chicago, IL
- $198,656.54 - $317,334.48 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Contracts

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Deputy Executive Director

Chicago Teachers Pension Fund -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$199,965 - $329,943 a year
8 days ago

Qualifications

Investment
Benefits strategy management
Team supervision
Team development
Bachelor's degree
Health insurance knowledge
General management
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

General Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director serves as a senior leadership partner responsible for advancing the mission and strategic priorities of the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF). This role supports enterprise-wide operations, ensures alignment across the organization, and translates strategic vision into effective execution.

Working closely with the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director helps drive organizational performance, coordinates key initiatives, and supports consistent delivery of services to members and stakeholders. The Deputy Executive Director reports directly (solid-line) to the Executive Director and maintains collaborative, indirect (dotted-line) relationships with members of the Executive Team to support coordination, alignment, and effective execution across all functional areas.

The position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to operate in a complex, highly regulated, and politically sensitive environment, along with a strong understanding of pension fund governance, financial and operational management, and public sector dynamics.

Core Competencies

The Deputy Executive Director, must demonstrate the following core competencies which relate to strategic planning and decision making, ability to provide innovative solutions, leading people, generating results, business acumen, and coalition building:

Creativity and Innovation
External awareness
Flexibility
Conflict management
Leveraging diversity
Developing others
Team building
Accountability
Customer Service
Problem solving/decisiveness
Financial Acumen
Human capital management
Political savvy
Partnering
Influencing/Negotiating
Strategic Thinking
Vision

Primary Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction in the development and execution of the Fund’s short- and long-term strategic goals, working in close collaboration with the Executive Director to ensure alignment across the organization.
Provide enterprise-wide oversight and coordination of the Fund’s operations, ensuring alignment of tactical priorities, effective execution, and accountability for organizational performance.
Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, ensuring effective implementation, monitoring progress, and adjusting approaches as necessary to achieve organizational objectives.
Serve as a senior advisor to the Executive Director on organizational performance, governance, policy, and operational matters, offering recommendations to support informed decision-making.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives that advance operational effectiveness, service delivery, and stakeholder outcomes.
Support the Executive Director in budget oversight, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and responsible fiscal management.
Engage in external matters, representing the Fund with key stakeholders, including employers, unions, other public pension plans, governmental entities, and advocacy groups, and presenting complex information clearly and effectively.
Assist with oversight and strategic coordination of external partners, including legislative and lobbying efforts, ensuring alignment with the Fund’s objectives.
Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate collaboration, information sharing, and alignment of priorities.
Promote initiatives that enhance the visibility, reputation, and effectiveness of the Fund among stakeholders and the broader public.
Monitor and evaluate organizational and team performance, implementing changes necessary to drive results, and continuous improvement.
Attend Board of Trustees and Board Committee meetings, prepare and present materials and provide input to support governance and decision-making processes
Lead and participate in special projects and initiatives as directed by the Executive Director.
Provide leadership coverage and operational continuity as needed in the absence of the Executive Director, ensuring consistent execution of responsibilities and organizational stability.

Position Qualifications

Demonstrated executive-level leadership skills and ability to guide complex organizations, drive strategic initiatives, and achieve measurable outcomes.
Ability to operate with a high degree of independence, sound judgment, and accountability in a dynamic and complex environment.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.
Proven ability to align multiple priorities and ensure coordinated execution of organizational goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to executive leadership and the Board of Trustees.
High level of political and organizational awareness, with the ability to navigate sensitive and complex environments.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Public Administration, Business, Communications, or a related field, along with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in leadership
A master’s degree or JD is preferred and may enhance qualifications
Proficient knowledge and background in Pension and Health Care Benefits, Finance, and Investments is required.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use both hands, is frequently required to stand, sit, stoop, talk, and hear (communicate verbally in person and via telephone), and be able to read computer screens, correspondence, and reports.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty pounds.

Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e., computers, phones, and photocopiers).

Disclaimers

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; nothing in this document restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
It is understood that a full-time exempt employee will work a minimum of 35 hours per week; however, in the scope of an exempt employee's normal job, work outside the usual schedule is often required. This might include evening meetings, weekends, limited travel, or work hours well beyond 35 each week.
CTPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTPF does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identify or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for any vacant positions.

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