Community Revitalization Programs Lead

Illinois Board of Higher Education; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Revitalization Program Manager (PSA, Option 1) oversees programs within the agency's Office of Community Development and leads a team to deliver federal Community Development Block Grant projects. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail and clear communication to staff and the public.

Ideal candidates bring a four-year degree in a related field, several years of grant administration and supervisory experience, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree with courses in business or public administration, economic development, urban planning, or related field.
• Three years of progressive administrative experience supervising programs.
• Three years of grant program administration experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and implements policies for the administration of the Community Revitalization program for the federal Community Development Block Grant.
• Serves as working supervisor.
• Monitors, manages and evaluates community revitalization project activities.
• Ensures that projects comply with state and federal requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Skills

Grant administration

Economic development

Community planning

Supervision of staff

Federal/state grants

Environmental reviews

Education

Four-year college degree in business/public administration/economic development/urban planning

Job description

The Community Revitalization Program Manager (PSA, Option 1) oversees programs within the agency's Office of Community Development and leads a team to deliver federal Community Development Block Grant projects. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail and clear communication to staff and the public.

Ideal candidates bring a four-year degree in a related field, several years of grant administration and supervisory experience, and the ability to travel as needed.