Grant Funding Manager (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) is seeking to hire a Grant Funding Manager. We invite you to apply today to join a team committed to making Illinois the best place in the nation to raise a family! Illinois Department of Early Childhood offers a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday schedule, Health, life, vision, and dental insurance, Paid Parental leave, Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs. Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually, (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service), Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date), and (13-14) paid state holidays annually. Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process. Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Requirements
- Requires the knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of a bachelor’s degree in fiscal management, accounting, internal audit, or finance in a public or business organization.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in financial management, accounting, internal audit, or finance in a public or business organization.
Nice To Haves
- Prefers two (2) years of lead worker or supervisory experience working with grants and the grant funding process for a federal, state, or local government entity.
- Prefers three (3) years of experience overseeing grant functions and resolving programmatic issues in a Fiscal setting.
- Prefers three (3) years of experience designing, implementing, and refining internal controls and procedural frameworks to ensure compliance and efficiency in the grant funding process.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience utilizing financial systems such as Statewide Accounting Management System (SAMS), Datamart and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Systems Applications and Products (SAP), or other similar systems.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience accurately documenting funding reporting for auditing purposes.
- Prefers strong oral and written communication skills for consistent report transparency.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the Grant Funding Manager for the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC).
- Assists in the establishment and analysis of financial internal controls and risk mitigation policies and procedures relevant to the Grant Funding Unit.
- Supports the Funding Director by coordinating with other Funding Units to determine grant funding availability.
- Serves as a full-line supervisor.
- Provides assistance to other Fiscal sections as needed.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- 12 paid sick days annually
- 10-25 paid vacation days (based on years of service)
- 3 paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
- 13-14 paid state holidays annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
