The Chief Business and Operations Officer will oversee our organization's operations and procedures to ensure we are operating efficiently and in compliance with state guidelines, and also equipped to advance the institution’s strategic priorities. The Business Office, Facilities and Capital Planning, Technology Systems, Compliance and Nutrition Services report to the Chief Business and Operations Officer. The position may also include supervision of Human Resources, should the candidate have necessary qualifications. The Chief Business and Operations Officer reports to the President and is a member of the President’s Cabinet. As a member of the Cabinet,...

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Admissions as a member of the Admissions Office.  The Director of Admissions’ primary function is to provide overall leadership for student recruitment and selection with responsibility for Academy-wide strategic direction of class composition and Admissions policy. This position is also responsible for Admissions programmatic and budgetary direction. The Director of Admissions reports to and is evaluated by the Chief Student Affairs Officer. The...

POSITION SUMMARY The overall goal of the IMSA Innovation Hub is to provide a regionally-based community hub of engagement to expand IMSAs reach and impact across the state of IL. This will foster increased capacity and collaboration to better support IMSA’s mission and vision.   This position is responsible for providing leadership, direction, coordination, management, and supervision to IMSA's inaugural Innovation Hub and...

POSITION SUMMARY Intermediate to advanced level system administrator with experience in Linux (RedHat 8 and above, Ubuntu) and Windows Server OS (2016, 2019, 2022).  This role will involve managing, maintaining and optimizing Linux Server and infrastructure to support IMSA’s organization’s operations.   The Linux Systems Administrator is part of a four-person IT...

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10-12) in its advanced, residential, college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry (

This position will lead the IMSA IT HelpDesk Team in providing exceptional technical support and service to a diverse community of alumni, staff, students, and other stakeholders. This role is responsible for managing and mentoring tier 1 and tier 2 helpdesk staff. The successful candidate will exemplify responsible leadership, foster a collaborative team environment, and ensure the efficient and effective delivery of IT services and focus on these key areas: - Oversee the daily operations of the IT HelpDesk team, including managing support requests, resolving technical issues, and ensuring customer...

POSITION SUMMARY IMSA is seeking a 10 month plus 15 day Nurse to work as a part of the Student Health Services team. The Nurse will provide general healthcare and consultation for IMSA students and referral of care to appropriate medical services as needed. As a member of the Division of Student Affairs team, this staff member will work collaboratively with campus partners to provide medical and educational programs.  

Resident Counselors (RCs) are members of a four person hall staff, who work collaboratively to monitor and support a residence hall. Each of our seven residence halls houses approximately 96 students. RCs are charged with directly supporting and developing 24 students in their wing. Through this live-in campus position, RCs facilitate the personal, social, emotional, and academic growth of students through personal interactions and programming in a living learning environment. Majority of work hours occur during the evening or on weekends, although occasional work may need to be completed before 3pm on weekdays.

POSITION SUMMARY This selected candidate will coordinate a wide range of administrative activities of a highly responsible and confidential nature for the Director of Northern Illinois Programs and for the Director of Downstate Illinois Programs.   Hours/Shift/Work Schedule:  This position is a full time non-exempt position.  Hours worked: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend...

POSITION SUMMARY The selected candidate will be responsible for responding to calls for service, writing reports, and providing and ensuring adequate patrols of the campus to promote a safe learning and working environment for the IMSA Community and its visitors to the campus.  Security Officers may be responsible for Front Desk Operations including, but not limited to; monitoring access to main building, registering guests through a visitor management system, monitoring CCTV camera system, answering telephone switchboard...

IMSA's SITE intern program identifies talented college students who are pursuing STEM or education degrees and are interested in exploring teaching. It provides these interns with training, mentorship and support, feedback, and classroom opportunities to teach IMSA-created, hands-on, inquiry-based  STEM content to students in IMSA’s summer programs.  These internships will be largely in-person, based at IMSA’s Aurora campus but may include some work done remotely. This internship would begin June 2 and conclude August 1. General hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m...

Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy (IMSA) is seeking an individual to fill the role of "Head Coach" for the high school girls tennis team for the upcoming Fall 2025 season. Experience in a high school coaching role or club setting is preferred. This is a stipend position that is based on experience in coaching and years involved in the sport. The Head Coach must be able to pass a background check, pass a CPR/AED basic life saving course and possess a valid Illinois drivers license to be able to drive any of the IMSA vehicles, which include up to a 14 passenger mini-bus. (no additional tests or endorsements are needed to operate these vehicles)  Any potential candidate must possess the skills to conduct practices with...

RC Office Shift Worker is a temporary non-exempt part-time position. Days/Hours of shifts are TBD. Compensation is 20.49/hr and is not benefits eligible.

The selected candidate will be responsible for counseling students on a drop-in basis, supporting a small caseload of students, helping to execute educational programs focused on social and emotional learning, and assisting with coordinating peer support groups. Additionally, the counseling intern will engage in weekly supervision and participate in committee and team meetings as requested. The counseling intern will be supervised by an LCPC or LCSW IMSA counseling staff member. This position is an unpaid internship for the 2025-2026 school year. The internationally recognized...

POSITION SUMMARY IMSA is actively seeking applications for the position of Day Hall Monitor Substitute in the Office of Residence Life.  Day Hall Monitors support Residential Life live-in staff by assisting with the day to day operations of the residence halls as well as with the development of students.   This position is a non-exempt, 10 month, employment-at-will position at a starting rate of $15.00...