Associate Program Manager; Bureau Of Economic Development

Job Summary

Assist with basic, standard, and assigned aspects of economic, community, and housing programs from initiation through closeout. Ensure projects are proceeding in accordance with the projected scope, budget, and schedule and are compliant with applicable requirements and regulations. Organize events, webinars, and meetings and assist with partner engagement and communications. Coordinate key stakeholder relationships and facilitate required reviews of program performance and financial metrics.

Review expense documentation and assist with the monitoring and compliance requirements associated with the use of various funding sources. Escalate to others for complex situations, resolutions, and policies.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher is required.
• Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate is required.
• Four (4) years of project coordination, administration, or directly related experience is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance is required.

This position is considered a safety‑sensitive position. Candidates who are selected must pass a required drug test as part of the pre‑employment background check process.

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• Knowledge in project management concepts, including managing and monitoring project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with tact and courtesy to staff, internal departments, and external agencies.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and projects with overlapping deadlines and keep them on task and on schedule.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders and develop and maintain productive relationships.
• Ability to organize routine activities and operations for a program, process, or service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members as needed to support program initiatives.
• Ability to interpret, develop, and implement standard plans and policies.
• Ability to support the assistance of achieving program goals.

Sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify yourself as a veteran on the application by answering yes to the question “Are you a military veteran?”
• Attach a copy of your DD‑214, DD‑215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) at time of application. If you have multiple copies, submit the one with the latest date.

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Hybrid work environment with telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

$77,218 – $85,241 yearly.

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.

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