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Job Title: LOANS AND GRANTS MANAGER 
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 
Class Title: IND & COM DEVLPMT REP II - 21052 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 03/12/2025 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,005 per month: Full Range $6,005 - $8,678 per month 
Job Type: Salaried 
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies: 1 
Plan/BU: RC062 
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This position is a union position; therefore, the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract provisions apply to its filling. 
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the Illinois.jobs2web.com website. Applications submitted via email or paper (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

                                    Posting Identification Number 45155 

Why Work for Illinois? 
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 flexible jobs that fit your life and schedule, providing the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can use 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. 

Position Overview 
Under the direction of the Cannabis and (OEEE Program Manager, in the Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OEEE), this position assists with managing and administering business development loans and grants programs, emphasizing programs that serve minority and underserved businesses and individuals. OEEE is committed to providing minority-, women-, persons with disabilities, veteran-owned small businesses, and entrepreneurs across the state with equitable access to opportunities and resources. We welcome all interested applicants with the same passion for economic equity and empowerment to apply. 

Essential Functions 

• Provides technical assistance to business development representatives to coordinate activities of programs related to cannabis social equity, business development grants, and programs, including meetings and presentations. 
• Provides technical assistance to potential grantees to adhere to the Grant Accountability & Transparency Act and other grant and program deliverables.                • Assists OEEE Loans and Grants program manager on program deliverables, grantee administration and compliance, stakeholder engagement, partnerships and outreach. 
• Serves as liaison to program partners to monitor programs, align strategy and resources, and expand impact. 
• Assists program manager on reviews to evaluate/monitor businesses and/or organizations seeking or receiving funding under Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment programs. 
• Performs other duties as required or assigned reasonably within the scope of the abovementioned duties. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completing four (4) years of college with concentration in one or more fields: industrial development, business administration, economic geography, marketing or economics. Appropriate business experience may be substituted for college on a year-for-year basis. 
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience in industrial and/or community economic development. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers educational courses in public administration, business, economics, finance or other relevant fields. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience in business, nonprofit or public programs with an emphasis in grants management, administration of business loans, or program management. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience managing grants and programs. 
• Prefers two (2) years of experience with state programs and resources available to industries and communities for economic development. 
• Prefers two (2)years of experience meeting with community leaders and stakeholders and presenting to them on agency programs and resources. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid driver's license. 
• Requires ability to travel to perform duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. 
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history form. 
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the description. 

About the Agency 
The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois' world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois' reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business. 
Work Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
Work Location: 607 E Adams St Springfield, IL 62701-1634 
Agency Contact: CEO.HR@illinois.gov (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)                                                                              Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement 
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs). 

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