*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Manage the administration of economic development incentives (grants and loans) from point of offer acceptance through funding disbursement for projects undertaken by businesses and organizations such as municipalities, and not for profits, and local economic development organizations.
WORK PERFORMED:
- General management of approximately 80 -100 active grants and loans, including review of applications, management of approval and funding process, compiling and reviewing information, negotiating terms, preparing directors approval documents and contracts, presenting projects and attending off-site meetings.
- Communicate with applicants and applicant reps, including telephone, email and paper correspondence.
- Ensure that project information is accurate in the web-based project tracking database.
- Coordinate with internal contacts (Origination, Finance, Design and Construction, Contractor and Supplier Diversity, Legal) in the preparation of board of directors’ approval materials, contracts, project status reports, and other documents appropriate for the review/management of projects.
- Review requests for disbursement, perform desk audits, work with project attorneys for loan closings, and oversee grant disbursements.
- Assume a variety of Department-wide responsibilities as assigned, such as writing briefing memos, preparing complex spreadsheets, reviewing and improving processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing data and budget information.
- Other projects as assigned by Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director, if applicable.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts and sciences, public administration, urban planning, or similar fields. Associate’s degree with an additional 2 years, direct relevant experience may substitute.
Relevant Experience required: A minimum of 3 years of direct experience preferred in one or more of the following fields: economic development, government, planning, public administration, related business, not for profit area.
Knowledge Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects/tasks, simultaneously, take initiative, and work independently. Familiarity with business, not-for-profit, and governmental agencies and general knowledge of New York State’s geography and economies. Strong attention to detail and independent follow-through are highly important. Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; Database management.
APPROXIMATE HIRING SALARY: $65,920 to $75,000 (w/ comprehensive benefits package)
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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts and sciences, public administration, urban planning, or a similar field
- Associate’s degree plus two additional years of directly relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree
- Three years of direct experience in economic development, government, planning, public administration, related business, or the nonprofit sector
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, take initiative, and work independently
- Familiarity with business, nonprofit, and governmental agencies
- General knowledge of New York State geography and economies
- Strong attention to detail and independent follow-through
- Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, and database management experience
- Ability to work in-office; hybrid scheduling may be possible based on job duties and policy
- Cover letter submitted with resume
What We Do
Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency. The mission of Empire State Development is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance. ESD also oversees the marketing of “I LOVE NY,” the State’s iconic tourism brand (www.iloveny.com) & NYLovesFim New York State's Film, TV & Commercial Incentives (www.nylovesfilm.com) Empire State Development is the parent organization of the New York State Department of Economic Development & the Empire State Development Corporation. For more information on Empire State Development, visit www.esd.ny.gov.
