You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.
Email

Job Title: LOANS & GRANTS MANAGER
Job Requisition ID: 47659
Closing Date: 06/23/2025
Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: IND & COM DEVLPMT REP II - 21052
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $6,242 a month; Full Range $6,242- $9,021 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

PLEASE UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION OF COURSEWORK 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any other paper-based method (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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 career state you're looking for, we offer flexible jobs that fit your life and schedule and provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees have various avenues to advance their careers and achieve 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 OMEE Loans and Grants Manager in the Office of Minority Economic Development Empowerment (OMEE), this position assists with the management and administration of business development loan and grant programs, with an emphasis on programs serving minority and underserved businesses and individuals. OMEE is committed to providing minority-, women-, persons with disabilities, and veteran-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs across the State with equitable access to opportunities and resources. We welcome all interested applicants who share the same passion for minority empowerment to apply.

Essential Functions

  • Provides technical assistance to business development representatives to coordinate activities of programs related to cannabis social equity and business development grants and programs, including meetings and presentations.
  • Provides technical assistance to potential grantees to ensure adherence to the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act and other grant and program deliverables.
  • Assists the Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) 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 having received funding under the Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment programs.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the responsibilities enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with a concentration in one or more of the following 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 the field of industrial and/or community economic development.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires an appropriate, valid driver's license.
  • Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Requires completion of a background check and a self-disclosure of criminal history form.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job 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. 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 enhance Illinois' reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best State to live, work, and do business. 

Work Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm                                                                           Work Location: 555 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661 
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 utilized in CBAs). 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 
To begin the application process, click the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 
Non-state employees should log in using the "View Profile" link located in the top right corner of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage, accessible via the blue ribbon. You will be prompted to create an account if you have never signed in before. 

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: 
Non-State employees: On Illinois.jobs2web.com, click Application Procedures in the footer of every page. 
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail, spam folder, or other email folders for communications regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: 

• donotreply@SIL-Pl.ns2cloud.com 
• systems@SIL-Pl.ns2cloud.com