Grant Project Coordinator

Concordia University, Chicago•River Forest, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Concordia University Chicago invites applications for a part-time, hybrid Grant Project Coordinator supporting the Advancing Healthcare Pathways grant project. Based in River Forest, Illinois, the position reports directly to the Grant Project Director and provides day-to-day operational support for project coordination and implementation. The role assists the Project Director in ensuring effective implementation of grant activities and supports project management, accountability, and timely execution. The coordinator works with university business and purchasing offices on grant-funded procurement and helps ensure compliance with institutional and federal requirements. The role also supports fiscal management, data collection and reporting, student participation tracking, evaluation, meetings, and monitoring progress toward project objectives and annual performance indicators. Candidates must be committed to Concordia University Chicago’s mission and identity and profess values congruent with the teachings of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Requirements

Minimum of three years of experience in project coordination, grants administration, higher education administration, or related experience.
Experience working with budgets, procurement procedures, and administrative compliance requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, spreadsheet software, database systems, and reporting tools.
Experience collecting, managing, and reporting institutional and program data.
Commitment to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago.
Profess values congruent with the teachings of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day operational support for the Advancing Healthcare Pathways project.
Assist the Grant Project Director with effective implementation of grant activities.
Coordinate project communications and maintain project records.
Support fiscal management and budget monitoring activities.
Assist with preparation of federal performance reports.
Track project expenditures to ensure compliance with institutional and federal requirements.
Oversee procurement of grant-funded equipment, supplies, and services, coordinating with university business and purchasing offices to follow applicable regulations and institutional procedures.
Assist with collection, organization, and reporting of institutional and project data.
Maintain student participation and service utilization records.
Coordinate student tracking activities and support evaluation efforts.
Schedule project meetings.
Help monitor progress toward project objectives and annual performance indicators.