East Central Senior Regional Manager
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:49048
Closing Date: 09/03/2025
Agency:Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option:General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9174 - $9473 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Champaign
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunitymust verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100 CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Why Work for Illinois
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No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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
The Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is looking to hire a Senior Regional Manager. This position will join a field team of eighteen managers in the Regional Economic Development (RED) bureau to serve as the face of the DCEO in communities statewide. Team RED collaborates with businesses economic development organizations chambers of commerce consultants legislators and other stakeholders to develop and execute strategies for regional economic development coordinate workforce development efforts and foster business development/attraction/expansion as well as local investments and partnerships. Most importantly Team RED represents the State to communities bringing programs dollars and new ideas to help their economies grow and attract businesses and jobs with an equity lens. If you are interested in joining our team of compassionate and community-oriented managers we invite you to apply for the Senior Regional Manager position with DCEO.
Essential Functions
- Formulates the Office of Regional Economic Development (Team RED) strategic plan setting priorities for economic and business development in the Central Region.
- Manages develops and directs all economic development programs for the East Central Region of the Office of Regional Economic Development.
- Creates Regional Economic Development Plans that coordinate and synchronize regional development transportation workforce and other related government entities.
- Directs annual budget development and justification.
- Supervises staff.
- Develops regional partnerships with businesses industries and local governments to develop regional programs that promote economic development.
- 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 coursework in economic development marketing business development or closely related fields of study.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization with specific experience in business and/or economic development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer four or more years of progressively responsible administrative experience in business development marketing stakeholder engagement sales or economic and workforce development. (I.E Community Relations Business Attraction Expansion Retention External Affairs government affairs project management strategic planning small business support).
- Prefer two (2) or more years of experience in federal state or local government.
- Prefer a Masters Degree in Business Administration Economics Urban Planning Public Policy or Public Administration.
- Prefer one (1) or more years of experience in a Customer Relations Management System (CRM) (Sales ).
- Prefer Economic Development of Finance Professional Certification or a Certified Economic Development Certification.
- Prefer one (1) or more years of experience in analyzing and reporting on outreach and stakeholder engagement data.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires appropriate valid drivers 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.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
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: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Location: 1817 S Neil St Suite 100 Champaign IL 61820
Agency Contact: (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY -INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunitys discretion.
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:
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
