About this role
Role Overview
- Provide support and guidance to grantees in interpreting and administering policies consistent with Education Department Guidance, Administrative Regulations, and the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act.
- Facilitate the grant process from start to finish, managing all required documents, including notices of funding opportunity, programmatic risk assessments, and reporting.
- Review and approve budgets, budget modifications, and quarterly reports submitted by grantees.
- Utilize the grant management system to review and approve grant-related documents.
- Develop, implement, and maintain written policies and procedures for various programs and initiatives.
- Organize and maintain the division’s paper and electronic records as required by federal and state laws.
- Work with program staff to monitor and assess program effectiveness, policies, and compliance for all relevant grants within the division.
- Participate in the development and dissemination of grant program manuals.
- Complete and fulfill federal and state audit compliance requests in consultation with program staff.
- Provide technical assistance, training, and professional development to grantees on grant-related processes.
- Attend relevant conferences and training sessions specific to grant administration and compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least one year experience supporting grant programs, compliance activities, program monitoring, financial processes, or administrative/regulatory work in a government, education, or nonprofit setting.
- Experience reviewing basic budgets, reports, or documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Benefits
- Competitive employee insurance premiums
- Flexible options for medical coverage
- Vision insurance at no cost
- Dental insurance available
- Tuition waivers for continued education
- Generous paid time off package including paid holidays, earned vacation, sick, and personal time
- Participation in the State University Retirement System which offers medical insurance upon retirement