EIU MS in Human Services

10/28/2026

10/26/2026

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - Position Opening

East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging (ECIAAA)

Lead Meaningful Change for Older Adults
The East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging (ECIAAA) is a trusted leader in the aging network, bringing together public resources, community expertise, and strong local partnerships to improve the lives of older adults, caregivers, and families throughout East Central Illinois. ECIAAA is seeking a dynamic CEO to build on that strength, expand regional impact, and help shape the future of aging well across East Central Illinois.

The Opportunity
ECIAAA is looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who can bring people, organizations, and resources together to create meaningful regional impact. Working in partnership with the Board and leading an experienced staff, the CEO will:

Partner with the Board in developing strategic direction and lead its implementation, translating Board priorities into organizational action, measurable progress, and long-term sustainability.
Serve as a regional leader and advocate, navigating changes in policy, funding, demographics, and the needs of older adults.
Strengthen partnerships, across nonprofit, government, healthcare, and community sectors.
Lead and develop an experienced team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
Lead strategic grantmaking, ensuring resources are invested effectively to address the evolving needs of older adults and caregivers.

Ǫualifications

Strong organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and lead effectively across diverse stakeholders.
Five to seven years of successful management and leadership experience, with experience in older adult services, nonprofit leadership, human services, grantmaking, or a related field strongly preferred.
Undergraduate degree required; a master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Gerontology, Social Work, or a related field is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
ECIAAA offers a salary of $125,000–$145,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus a competitive benefits package.

Ready to Lead the Next Chapter?
To apply, please email: [email protected].

Learn more about ECIAAA and its work by visiting the organization’s website: here.

Equal Opportunity Employer
East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.


East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging

10/22/2026

We welcome applications from new graduates, workforce professionals, and lifelong learners for our online, high quality, and affordable MS in Human Services Graduate Program! Apply here
https://www.eiu.edu/myeiu/ or contact Dr. Kathleen O'Rourke, Graduate Coordinator, at [email protected] for more information.

09/16/2026

We are so excited to partner with Sarah Bush Lincoln, KC Summers Auto Group, Coles County Council on Aging - LifeSpan Center, and the Mattoon & Neal Center YMCA to bring this fun and educational opportunity to Emerald Acres in Mattoon!

Join us on September 23rd for a health fair, group fitness demonstrations, free screenings, snacks, and presentations from experts about things that matter to people age 65 and better!

Pre-registration is not required, but if you sign up by 9/16, you'll get a $10 Casey's gift card AND a $5 Emerald Acres Arcade gift card at the door! Call 844-728-5116
or click the link to sign up: https://form.jotform.com/262374901209052

09/14/2026

08/12/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Lyric- Human Services Graduate Program Alum, Adriana, and Clara!! We are proud of you!

Congratulations Adriana, Lyric, and Clara on earning the OVC All Academic Medal of Honor 🏅💙

07/16/2026

🏫 Nearly 400 Charleston Middle School students were without a "home" until last night. After the June 17th tornado caused over $3 million dollars in damages, the building was deemed unusable. Now with the help of Eastern Illinois University, parents, students, and staff will want to know what the plan is before school starts!

We have all the details in our story linked below! ⬇️

📸 - www.charleston.k12.il.us

05/21/2026

Do you have a passion for child welfare and want to make a difference? Join a DCFS advisory board and help advise the department on a wide variety of topics including foster care, adoption and guardianship, child welfare, health services for youth in care and more. Learn about the advisory boards here: https://bit.ly/4ihfw5D.
To apply, send an email to [email protected] for more information.

05/21/2026

The Illinois Mandated Reporter Training has been fully redesigned to better reflect our DCFS mission: promoting the well-being of children, youth, and families by responding to reports of potential abuse and neglect and, when needed providing family-centered care and connection to resources. This new version goes beyond recognizing and reporting suspected abuse and neglect. It equips learners with tools to understand when a family needs support – not a report.
What’s new in the training?
• Guidance to help distinguish poverty from neglect.
• A focus on supporting families through early connections to services.
• Strategies for recognizing and addressing implicit bias.
• A trauma-informed approach to interacting with children and families.
• Clear, practical information about how and when to make a report.
Take the training here: https://mandatedreporter.dcfs.illinois.gov/

05/21/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: Director of Programs & Grants 🚨
Join The Arc of Illinois and help lead innovative statewide programs that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Illinois!

See Full Job Description & Apply Today: https://qr.link/7D58Xd

✔ Full-Time Hybrid Position
✔ Illinois-Based with Flexible Scheduling
✔ Annual Salary: $65,000
✔ Leadership & Growth Opportunity
✔ Mission-Driven, Meaningful Work

We’re looking for a strategic, collaborative leader with experience in grant development, program leadership, and partnership building who is passionate about making an impact statewide.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Samantha Alloway, Executive Director to [email protected].