Grants Manager

State of Illinois • Springfield, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Grants Manager (Public Service Administrator, Option 2) to manage its Grants Management Unit. Under administrative direction, this position directs, plans, organizes, and oversees the Grants Management Program; provides strategic fiscal oversight and budget guidance; and supervises professional fiscal staff engaged in grants and budget management. The manager represents the Department and serves as its primary liaison on grant compliance. The role also includes other duties reasonably within its scope.

The position is based at the Department's headquarters at 2715 W Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule is one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Overtime may be required, and travel—including overnight stays—may be necessary.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in accounting and fiscal management.
• At least three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting or fiscal management in a public or business organization, including one year of specific experience in grant management or grant administration.
• Ability to pass an Illinois Department of Corrections/Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice background check.
• Ability to pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use by an employee is prohibited.
• Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, when required.
• Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to stay current on topics relevant to the job duties.
• Ability to travel for work, with overnight stays as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience conducting grant management, including use of industry-standard grant processing software.
• At least two years of experience developing, maintaining, and reviewing formal program reports in a fiscal setting.
• At least two years of experience providing technical assistance to program participants and/or professional staff.
• At least two years of professional experience developing, maintaining, and implementing policies and procedures for a public or private entity.
• At least two years of experience using Excel or related software to write formulas, create charts and graphs, and use macros.
• At least two years of experience using SAP or similar financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan, organize, and oversee the Grants Management Program as Grants Management Unit Manager.
• Provide strategic fiscal oversight and budget guidance.
• Supervise professional fiscal staff engaged in grants and budget management activities for the Grants Management Unit.
• Represent the Department and serve as its primary liaison on grant compliance.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pre-tax benefits programs, including Deferred Compensation, Medical, and Daycare.
• Twelve paid sick days annually.
• Ten paid vacation days during the first year of service, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 annually based on years of service.
• Three paid personal days annually, prorated based on start date.
• Thirteen to fourteen paid holidays annually, based on start date.
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas; remote work may be an option for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager