Executive Director - Grants Development & Compliance (GRANT FUNDED)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - GRANTS DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCEGRANT FUNDEDKENNEDY-KING COLLEGEReporting to the President of Kennedy-King College, the Executive Director, Grants Development and Compliance leads the college's grant planning and development process, identifying funding sources and grant opportunities; developing and writing grant proposals; and coordinating with the district's Office of Institutional Advancement to submit completed proposal/ application on behalf of the college.
The Executive Director, Grants Development and Compliance also directs and manages the work of Directors- Grants Administrations accountable for the implementation and management of grants including the reporting and close-out of grants in compliance with grant funding agencies and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Works collaboratively with college administrators, faculty, and staff in managing the life cycle of grants, including pre-award, post-award, and grants management.
Guides and provides expertise to college administrators, faculty, and staff to support their grant writing work; provides institutional knowledge of the college to assist grant writing team in completing applications.
Oversees the college's grant writing and preparation work to ensure the submission of timely and competitive grant applications to the district's Office of Institutional Advancement for approval and submission to funders.
Directs the work of Directors - Grants Administration engaged in managing the post-award phase of the grant's lifecycle, developing, and implementing work plans to execute the activities and expend the funds of the grant in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant award.
Monitors and provides guidance on establishing processes to track the progress of grants' program achievements, submit required programmatic and fiscal reports, and meet other requirements in compliance with grant agreements and reporting requirements.
Research federal and state grant opportunities.
Conducts prospect research of private foundations and corporations to identify opportunities for private sector funding.
Writes grants/proposals and completes grant applications in close collaboration with college administrators, faculty, and staff.
Utilizes technology (systems and databases) to monitor grants compliance reporting and performance, including progress towards achieving objectives.
Identifies expiring grants and deadlines and work with appropriate staff to determine eligibility for extensions or modifications.
Conducts workshops and advises college administrators and faculty on the grant writing, preparation, and submission process.
Provides regular written updates and communications (i.
e.
, newsletters) to private donors.
Arranges and schedules tours of college facilities given by senior leaders with corporate donors, foundation officers and other private sector donors.
Assists with development and fundraising projects as requested.
Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS A Master's degree from an accredited college or university Seven years of program, grant or project administration work experience Experience in securing and managing grants from federal, non-profit and private foundations highly desirable Consideration will be given to candidates with an equivalent combination of training and experience Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing projects in a complex organization Experience working in a large, urban community college setting or an institution of higher education highly desirable Robust understanding of federal grant rules and accounting procedures Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Strong leadership skills Excellent organizational and project management skills Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.
Recommended Skills Accounting Administration Communication Cultural Diversity Databases Fundraising Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Executive Director, Grants Development and Compliance also directs and manages the work of Directors- Grants Administrations accountable for the implementation and management of grants including the reporting and close-out of grants in compliance with grant funding agencies and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Works collaboratively with college administrators, faculty, and staff in managing the life cycle of grants, including pre-award, post-award, and grants management.
Guides and provides expertise to college administrators, faculty, and staff to support their grant writing work; provides institutional knowledge of the college to assist grant writing team in completing applications.
Oversees the college's grant writing and preparation work to ensure the submission of timely and competitive grant applications to the district's Office of Institutional Advancement for approval and submission to funders.
Directs the work of Directors - Grants Administration engaged in managing the post-award phase of the grant's lifecycle, developing, and implementing work plans to execute the activities and expend the funds of the grant in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant award.
Monitors and provides guidance on establishing processes to track the progress of grants' program achievements, submit required programmatic and fiscal reports, and meet other requirements in compliance with grant agreements and reporting requirements.
Research federal and state grant opportunities.
Conducts prospect research of private foundations and corporations to identify opportunities for private sector funding.
Writes grants/proposals and completes grant applications in close collaboration with college administrators, faculty, and staff.
Utilizes technology (systems and databases) to monitor grants compliance reporting and performance, including progress towards achieving objectives.
Identifies expiring grants and deadlines and work with appropriate staff to determine eligibility for extensions or modifications.
Conducts workshops and advises college administrators and faculty on the grant writing, preparation, and submission process.
Provides regular written updates and communications (i.
e.
, newsletters) to private donors.
Arranges and schedules tours of college facilities given by senior leaders with corporate donors, foundation officers and other private sector donors.
Assists with development and fundraising projects as requested.
Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS A Master's degree from an accredited college or university Seven years of program, grant or project administration work experience Experience in securing and managing grants from federal, non-profit and private foundations highly desirable Consideration will be given to candidates with an equivalent combination of training and experience Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing projects in a complex organization Experience working in a large, urban community college setting or an institution of higher education highly desirable Robust understanding of federal grant rules and accounting procedures Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Strong leadership skills Excellent organizational and project management skills Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.
Recommended Skills Accounting Administration Communication Cultural Diversity Databases Fundraising Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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