Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 47659 
Closing Date: 06/25/2025
​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
Merit Comp Code:  

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 paper manner (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 state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize 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 loans and grants programs with an emphasis on programs that serve 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 towards 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 adhere with the Grant Accountability & Transparency Act, and other grant and program deliverables.
• Assists 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 Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment programs.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with 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 in grants management, administration of business loans, or program management.
• Prefers two (2) or more years of experience with management of grants and programs.
• Prefers two (2) or more years experience with state programs and resources available to industries and communities for economic development purposes.
• Prefers two (2) or more years experience meeting with community leaders and stakeholders and presenting to them on agency programs and resources.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. 
• Requires completion of a background check and 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 of Illinois. 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 fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.

  Work Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
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 used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Job Tags

Similar Jobs