Grants Specialist* Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Detail Information Posting Number S02806 Position Title Grants Specialist* Internal Position Title Grants Specialist* Department Biological & Hlth Sciences Div Position Type Staff Job Family Specialist Job Summary The College of Lake County is currently looking for a Grants Specialist* to join the team at our Grayslake, IL campus. The Grants Specialist* monitors and coordinates the Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce ( PATH ) Grant by tracking activities, budgets, and financial information in conjunction with the Dean and Associate Dean in Biological and Health Sciences Division (Program Coordinators). This includes collaborating with internal stakeholders to project manage grant activities, connecting with external stakeholders to interpret and implement grant requirements, creating and submitting grant reports, evaluating the effectiveness of activities, and following budget items through stages from approval to purchase to implementation. This position also supports other activities of the grant as needed. *This is a grant funded position; continued employment in this position is based on external funding sources. Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity? The College of Lake County ( CLC ) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time employees (ex: health insurance). CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2023 with its designation as a Leader College. This national recognition awarded by the Achieving the Dream Network is the result of improved student outcomes through the CLC’s relentless commitment to transformational change and the implementation of innovative practices within the student success model over the past few years. CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth. Required Qualification(s) + An Associate’s in accounting, business, communication or related field from an accredited institution. + A minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting or maintaining records related to grant awards, budgets, database management, data analysis/reporting or related work. + Possess strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills and acumen. + Possess excellent organizational and project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. + Demonstrated ability to utilize technology to access and analyze date and generate reports. + Advanced knowledge in using Excel for data analysis and reporting. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Desired Qualification(s) + Bachelor’s Degree + Grant support experience in higher education + Budgeting experience. + Bilingual in Spanish and English. Posting Date 09/05/2024 Closing Date 09/21/2024 Expected Start Date Special Instructions Summary *This is a grant funded position; continued employment in this position is based on external funding sources. Pay Rate $20.52/hour Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location Grayslake Total Hours per week 40.00 Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Interview Process Requirements None EEO Statement The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities. Summary of Essential Functions Project and Process Management: 85% + Create, implement, and monitor grant activities associated with the PATH grant. + Draft components of grant project plans and reports for submission to stakeholders. + Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to interpret grant, project grant activities, and implement grant initiatives. + Interpret grant activities and initiatives for placement in appropriate fiscal categories. + Work with program coordinator to determine if funds exist to run programs. + Ensure all expenditures and tracked and are appropriately recorded. + Consult with program coordinator in decisions regarding student stipends + Conduct evaluations of grant projects to interpret the level of effectiveness against established criteria. + Collaborate with program coordinators to prepare and submit quarterly reports on grant to program coordinators and Illinois Community College Board. + Monitor budgetary items through the stages of approval to purchase to implementation. + Maintain accurate records of projects/department activities and financials associated with grant. + Ensure all expenditures are appropriately recorded. + Analysis planned budget compared with actual expenses on regular basis. + Submit request for budget modifications as needed. + Process vendor payments as needed. Student/Customer Service: 10% + Work with other financial offices to coordinate grant needs. + Assist program coordinator in decisions regarding distribution of funding and supplies to support student completion Other: 5% + Participate in professional development, learning and shared governance as agreed upon with the direct supervisor. + Perform other related duties as assigned Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Do you have an Associate’s in accounting, business, communication or related field from an accredited institution? + Yes + No + * Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting or maintaining records related to grant awards, budgets, database management, data analysis/reporting or related work? + Yes + No + * Do you have advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting? + Yes + No + * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher? + Yes + No + * Do you have grant support experience in higher education? + Yes + No + * Are you bilingual and proficient in Spanish and English? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter + Unofficial Transcript 1 Optional Documents