Grant Manager - Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity - Illinois

Date:  Dec 5, 2022
Location:  Springfield, IL, US, 62701-1634
Job Requisition ID:  18547
Agency :  Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 
Closing Date/Time: 12/19/2022 
Salary:   $5536.00-$8279.00 Estimated Monthly Salary  
Job Type:   Salaried Full Time  
County:   Sangamon  
Number of Vacancies:   3  

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.

Position Overview

The Workforce Grant Managers with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is responsible for the day-to-day workforce development project and grant management activities. This project and grant manager works under the general direction of DCEO’s Office of Employment and Training (OET) Program Managers to assist in the development and implementation of state workforce projects and manage state workforce grants including but not limited to the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act . The ideal candidate will be able to support the program development, implement program requirements, organize information, compile grant documents, provide presentations and technical assistance to grantees, and assist in evaluating program outcomes. We welcome interest applicants who can be a part of a leadership team that strives to build a strong workforce in every Illinois community.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as a Grant Manager responsible for the administration workforce grants.
2. Coordinates the Notice of Funding Opportunity Merit Review Process in accordance with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act and the Office of Employment and Training Procedures as assigned.
3. Develops analytical reports for evaluation of the grantee’s ability to meet service goals established for the workforce grants as directed.
4. Provides support, coaching, and collaboration with workforce partners.
5. Works with the OET Budget Unit and DCEO Accounting Office to establish and maintain the grant program infrastructure that is required for the management of the grants and the reporting of expenditures and obligations.
6. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with concentration in industrial development, business administration, economic geography, marketing or economics.
2. Requires two years responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

1. Of the years of experience noted above, requires one year of experience reviewing fiscal reports and performing fiscal reconciliations, budget information or budget variance analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers at least 2 years professional experience with grant administration activities.

2. Prefers at least 2 years professional experience in program or grant administration.

3. Prefers at least 2 years professional experience with providing training and technical assistance.

4. Prefers at least 2 years professional experience with public presentations.

5. Prefers intermediate level proficiency utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and grant reporting/tracking systems.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass a name-based background check.

2. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

3. Requires ability to travel with some overnight stays.