Job Summary. Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects on time, and within budget, and aligned with defined scope. Oversee all aspects of project management, including developing a scope of work and project budget, setting deadlines, assigning and managing responsibilities of a project team, monitoring and reporting progress and ensuring performance across multiple projects, and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.
Illustrative Essential Duties. The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of this position. The list is not exhaustive or restrictive, and other duties may be assigned.

Project Management

• Manages research, assembly, and preparation of grant applications for R1 Planning Council and its external clients
• Aids in the development of complex projects and initiatives involving data collection and analysis, public meetings, public presentations, surveys, writing, graphics, and document publication.
• Assists the Director of Economic Development & Policy in distributing workloads efficiently across staff and projects.
• Maintains rigorous organizational habits to ensure accuracy, adherence to deadlines and responsiveness to client needs.
• Develops qualitative scopes of work for internal and external project work, including working with external clients to develop a scope of work for grant applications that best align a client’s interests and conformance to complex grant rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Develops budgets for internal and external project work, including the development of complex grant application budgets.
• Develops proposals, service agreements, and procurement solicitations.
• Ensures quality through editing, proofreading, and rigorous review of deliverables.
• Supports Director of Economic Development & Policy in assigning team tasks, allocating resources, and tracking projects and expenditures.
• Supports Director of Economic Development & Policy in establishing and maintaining professional client relationships.
• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure public involvement and public input regarding R1 project work; researches and implements new strategies to enhance public involvement and public input on R1 project work.
• Maintain and prepare reports, records, and documentation necessary for conformance with applicable State and Federal guidelines and regulations and R1 Planning Council brand standards.

Board and Committee Responsibilities

• Ensures operational compliance with the Open Meetings Act (OMA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Other

• Participates in or leads internal and external projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received. Work is performed under the general supervision of Director of Economic Development & Policy.
Supervision Exercised. May supervise staff members and lead project teams as assigned.

Success Factors. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors:

• Exercise initiative to problem-solve, develop plans, and follow-through
• Prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Work collaboratively with others to ensure the success and achievement of team members in the fulfillment of RPC Board priorities
• Adapt as the organization develops and evolves
• Maintain reasonable and predictable attendance
• Maintain a professional office setting through cleanliness, organization, and demeanor
• Meet productivity standards
• Complete work in timely manner

Education, Training, Experience. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 – 3 years of experience managing budgets and/or personnel. Experience in governmental or economic development roles is preferred.
Any combination of experience and formal training that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered in place of the preferred qualifications.
Annual completion of Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act training required.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal and superior written communication skills
• Ability to prepare and present reports and presentations
• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
• Ability to manage projects effectively and meet deadlines
• Skill in the use and care of a personal computer, including knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to understand and perform in high-profile, sensitive, or controversial situations.
• Organization and management of complex projects
• Strong listening and problem-solving skills
  Working Conditions and Special Demands. Work is performed primarily in an office setting, although work activities may require attending meetings that involve occasional travel. The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Drug screening and background check.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rockford, IL 61101 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rockford, IL 61101: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Ensures operational compliance with the Open Meetings Act (OMA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)