Grants Manager

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Director - Grants Management, aGrants Managerin the Institutional Resource Development (IRD) Department leads and manages the development, preparation, and submission of competitive proposals for the successful acquisition of grants and funding of district-wide projects. Supports the work of grants development teams including grant writers.

AGrants Manageralso provides guidance and direction to Principal Investigators (PIs), Program Directors, and other staff at the colleges through the post-award process including budget setup, implementation, reporting, and closeout to ensure funded projects/programs are effectively administered and in compliance with grant requirements. Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manages the pre- and post-award grant lifecycle for multiple district-wide grant opportunities and awards.
• Works collaboratively with various CCC stakeholders in researching and identifying grant opportunities (federal, state, local and other) that align with CCC’s strategic priorities and initiatives.
• Communicates information on grant funding prospects and submission deadlines for proposals to appropriate parties.
• Leads and manages work groups in the development of district-wide grant applications according to Request for Proposal (RFPs) and funder requirements.
• Supports and participates in the development of grant proposals, partnering with Grant Writers in creating, reviewing, and editing content and narratives for competitive proposals.
• Oversees the external grant writer consultants and expenditures in accordance with department budget and contract guidelines.
• Provides ongoing support and guidance to PIs, co-PIs, Program Directors, and college teams to ensure proper grant implementation, reporting requirements, and close-out within grantors’ deadlines.
• Assists with analyzing, interpreting, and applying federal, state, and local government statutes, OMB Guidance, CFR, private funders’ requirements, and other regulations for grant administration.
• Works closely with the finance team and Business Managers to support Principal Investigators on grant budget load, spenddown, modification requests, and other grant-related financial matters.
• Manages the execution of sub-awards, sponsoring consulting agreements, and subaward amendments.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate electronic records and files of grants, contracts, and correspondence using Excel, PeopleSoft, and related systems.
• Assists in the preparation of the monthly Resource Development Report for the City Colleges of Chicago Board of Trustees.
• Participates in weekly team meetings and prepares reports summarizing status of proposal submissions, awards, and progress toward goals and objectives.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred
• Four (4) years of work experience in educational research, proposal development, or grant management
• Preference given to candidates with a body of work that demonstrates the securing of significant funds for organizations/foundations
• Grants Professional Certification (GPC) or similar credential, such as PMP, highly desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing projects in a complex organization
• Knowledge of general accounting structures for grants
• Good understanding of public (i.e., city, state, and federal level) funding sources and the private philanthropic community
• Knowledge of evaluation and research methodology
• Understanding of post-secondary education, equity, community issues a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment

• Proficiency in the use of PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Business Administration,Communications, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred
• Four (4) years of work experience in educational research, proposal development, or grant management
• Preference given to candidates with a body of work that demonstrates the securing of significant funds for organizations/foundations