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St. Augustine College is Hiring a Manager of Grants Near Chicago, IL
Job Title: Manager of Grants
Job Description
The Manager of Grants (MoG) develops and implements a comprehensive strategic grant acquisition plan for the college, as well as oversees grants management and compliance. The MoG will demonstrate the successful attainment of funding opportunities specifically available to Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) or in support of minority students.
Essential Duties
- Writes and submits funding proposals, grant applications, and reports for funders.
- Researches and identifies government, corporate, and foundation grant funding opportunities for the purpose of developing additional funding resources for the College.
- Develops procedures for consistent, effective grant application methodology.
- Coordinates all related information on the eligibility, application cycles, special stipulations, grant application deadlines, restrictions, and grant submission processes.
- Reviews budget development, packaging, presentation, and follow-ups to ensure compliance with funder guidelines.
- Complies with all grant reporting as required by grant funders.
- Reports to the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement to ensure planning, assessment, and communication on written organizational materials.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years’ proven track record in conceptualizing, writing, administrating, and WINNING private and public sector grants, preferably in higher education, and/or human services.
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Business Administration, English, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or related field.
- Robust, accessible knowledge of Philanthropy at every level.
- Ability to distinguish and identify grant funding sources for programs that meet the strategic mission and vision of Hispanic Serving Institutions (i.e. Title V and Title III).
- Demonstrated experience in administrating Title V and Title III grants and other private and public grants.
- Demonstrated expertise in all phases of grant proposal development, including analyzing, writing, and editing.
- Documented success in the acquisition of public and private sector grants in education, human services, or a related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current federal grants policy and federal grant regulations.
- Ability to interpret federal grants laws, policies, and regulations and resolve complex grants management and compliance issues.
- Established network with local and national philanthropic and board communities.
- Ability to work with diverse audiences; ability to establish volunteer groups.
- Strong written communications skills (including writing, editing, and public speaking).
- Knowledge of budgeting and reconciling financial data for grant recipients and funding sources.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and editing skills.
- Ethics and high expectations for excellence.
- Must be deadline-driven.
- Ability to think critically and problem-solve independently.
- Professional demeanor with the ability to interface with internal and external customers with diplomacy and tact.
- Detail-oriented with a demonstrated focus on judgment, accuracy, and timelines.
- Excellent information-technology skills, including data analytics, Microsoft Office, and social media.
- Knowledge of Advancement databases, fundraising tools, and software preferred (i.e. Foundation Center).
- Desired experience serving as a grant reviewer on local and federally funded projects.
- Project management experience is a plus.
EXPECTATIONS AND BENEFITS
This position will be based at St. Augustine College’s main campus in Chicago. The position is full-time and onsite most of the time. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. St. Augustine’s offers standard benefit plans including health, vision, dental, retirement, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Please provide the following information when applying:
1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2. A letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in this job description
3. Names and contact information for five references
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$74k-101k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/11/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
04/30/2024
WEBSITE
staugustine.edu
HEADQUARTERS
CHICAGO, IL
SIZE
25 - 50
FOUNDED
1980
TYPE
Private
CEO
ANDREW SUND
REVENUE
<$5M
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