Grants Manager
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. The manager 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 role also represents the Department and serves as its primary liaison on grant compliance. The successful candidate will bring experience developing and enforcing grant-management policies, implementing statewide fiscal controls and grant policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and creating, revising, and enforcing grant fiscal-control procedures. The position is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule of 1 to 5 days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Overtime may be required, and travel, including overnight stays as appropriate, is required. The position also requires attendance at seminars, conferences, and training.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to completion of four years of college; coursework in accounting and fiscal management is preferred.
- 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.
- Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, when required.
- Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training relevant to the job duties.
- Ability to travel in the performance of duties, 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.
- A detailed resume/CV is highly encouraged to evaluate qualifications and skills.
Responsibilities
- Direct, plan, organize, and oversee the Grants Management Program as manager of the Grants Management Unit.
- 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 the primary liaison on grant compliance.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the role.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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 in the first year, with accrual of up to twenty-five paid vacation days 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
