Program Grant Administration Manager Team A

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity seeks a Program Grant Administration Manager to oversee grant administration, compliance, and monitoring of state and federal capital grants. This supervisory role develops grant management policies, ensures funds are used according to agreements and regulations, and maintains program integrity across economic development initiatives.

The position is based in Springfield within the Office of Grant Administration, reporting to leadership

Qualifications

• Four years of college coursework, preferably in business or public administration.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
• Three years of professional experience executing, administering, and monitoring grants.
• Three years of professional experience with performance and program reporting, including quality control and assurance.
• Three years of experience reviewing and applying federal and state laws, rules, and regulations affecting grant administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grant administration, compliance, and monitoring of state and federal capital grants.
• Develop grant management policies and ensure funds are used per agreements and regulations.
• Maintain program integrity across economic development initiatives.
• Supervise within the Office of Grant Administration in Springfield.

Skills

Grant administration

Public sector experience

Compliance & regulations

Performance reporting

Policy awareness

Education

College coursework in business/public admin

Job description

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity seeks a Program Grant Administration Manager to oversee grant administration, compliance, and monitoring of state and federal capital grants. This supervisory role develops grant management policies, ensures funds are used according to agreements and regulations, and maintains program integrity across economic development initiatives. The position works within the Office of Grant Administration in Springfield.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of college coursework, preferably in business or public administration
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
• Three years of professional experience executing, administering, and monitoring local, state, or federal grants
• Three years of professional experience with performance and program reporting, including quality control and assurance
• Three years of experience reviewing and applying federal and state laws, rules, and regulations affecting grant administration