Program Manager (cook County Land Bank Authority)

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 outs...