PROGRAM MANAGER (COOK COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY)

Cook County; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Cook County is seeking a Program Manager to oversee and assist programs related to economic, community, and housing plans. You will leverage existing initiatives and collaborate with partners to foster growth and resilience for local businesses and communities.

The role involves managing programs from initiation to completion, with a focus on delivering measurable progress and coordinating with multiple stakeholders within Cook County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Two years of program management or related experience required.
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance required.
• Degrees outside the United States must be credentialed by a US credential evaluation service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist programs related to economic, community, and housing plans.
• Leverage existing initiatives to address requirements of vital sectors.
• Enhance existing programs, introduce new ones, and collaborate with partners.
• Manage and execute sector-focused programs from start to finish.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Data visualization

Written & verbal communication

Weekend/evening availability

Collaboration

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

2 years program management experience

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Job Posting: Sep 19, 2026, 12:34:25 AM Closing Date: Oct 10, 2026, 10:44:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.

Posting Salary: $83,235 -$91,927 /Yearly

Organization: Offices Under the President

Work Locations: Cook County Administration 69 W. Washington

Cook County Offices

Under The President

• Administrative Hearings
• Auditor
• Bureau of Administration
• Bureau of Economic Development
• Bureau of Finance
• Bureau of Human Resources
• Bureau of Technology
• Facilities
• Office of the President

Job Summary

Oversee and assist programs related to economic, community, and housing plans into actions. Leverage existing initiatives to address the requirements of vital economic, community, and housing sectors. Enhance existing programs, introduce new ones, and collaborate with partners, to foster growth, resilience, and improved competitiveness for local businesses and communities. Responsible for managing and executing sector-focused programs from the initial stages to completion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
• Two (2) years of program management, or directly related experience is required or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit the required document.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable use of data management and visualization platforms.
• Skill communicating in both written and verbal formats to department heads as well as external agencies, businesses, economic development organizations, and municipalities.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate summaries of program progress to the appropriate audiences, including community members, organizations, government leaders, elected officials, and funding agents.
• Ability to participate in weekend or evening events, as needed, and ability to travel to work assignments throughout Cook County.
• Ability to collaborate and assist in the achievement of specific program goals.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members and mid-level leadership.
• Ability to collaborate and assist in the achievement of specific program goals.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.

IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?”

ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).

VETERAN MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
• For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Salary Range: $83,235 -$91,927 /Yearly

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

*This is a safety sensitive position, requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County’s hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.

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