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Duties

Oversees and ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal grants/projects/reimbursements. This includes, but is not limited to, Title grants, Program Content grants, Special Education grants/reimbursements, Medicaid, Building grants, Emergency Relief grants, etc.
Processes all financial aspects of all grants management, including, but not limited to

Reconciliations;
Illinois State Board of Education quarterly expenditure reports and reimbursement requests;
Complete all required grant reporting (e.g., comparability report, service plan report);
Enter grants budgets and revisions into appropriate financial databases;
Enter journal entries, budget entries & amendments into appropriate financial databases;
Calculate the indirect cost rate and process payment to the school district;
Coordinate Illinois State Board of Education compliance visits;
Complete annual financial audit requests; and
Support procurement processes and coding for all grants.

Prepares grant applications that effectively capture the District’s vision and clearly articulate identified needs, implementation steps, timelines, budgets, and evaluation processes.
Develops grant applications according to requests for proposal and funding requirements.
Provides technical assistance to district personnel seeking funding opportunities and proposal development.
Reviews grant proposals developed by internal or external stakeholders and provide feedback as appropriate.
Researches best practices and evidence-based programs to support the development of grant program designs.
Researches new grants, develops and submits applications, administers budgets, and oversees the operations of the District's Federal programs.
Provides oral and written reports to other administrators on grant acquisition efforts.
Disseminates information about grant opportunities to appropriate staff.
Facilitates private school consultations, and completes required documentation, including procurement.
Keeps accurate and up-to-date files on all past and present grants.
Collects reliable data and prepares and submits all reports in a timely and accurate manner as required by the Illinois State Board of Education and private grant entities.
Screens grants for the possibility of future district costs in continuing programs initiated through those grants and review all current and future implications to the District.
Acts as a liaison to state and federal programs, the Illinois State Board of Education, and other state and federal agencies.
- Identifies and cultivates community resources and partnerships with the Glenbrook Foundation, Glenbrook School Health Center, and college and university partnerships.
- Assists external auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal processes that are required to ensure a thorough, accurate, and timely financial audit
- Serves as a backup to other Business Services team members as requested, to support unusually large processing cycles and/or absences.
- Performs special projects and assignments at the direction of the Director of Business Services / CSBO or designee.
District, School, and Department Culture
Models mutual respect; integrity; professionalism; multicultural awareness; gender, racial and ethnic equity; and the values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to perform to their highest potential.
Recognizes and respects divergent opinions and respects the authority of others.
Maintains high visibility and supports all building staff.
Maintains open communication with all building and district staff members through various meetings to ensure information is disseminated in a timely manner.
Communicates and promotes high expectations for all the work performed.
Promotes data-informed decision-making in various contexts, including curriculum design, assessment, and evaluation, and oversees grant management programs that support school improvement initiatives and college and career readiness.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or business administration.
Minimum of two (2) years experience managing grants in an education setting.
Current knowledge pertaining to best practices in completing district, state, and federal grants.
Ability to present and produce documents at a high level of sophistication.
Ability to make rational decisions, problem-solve and effectuate change.
Ability to establish and maintain a collegial relationship with all departments.
Must possess knowledge of the state and federal laws related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment, as well as English Learners and Special Education.
An equivalent combination of training and experience may be used to meet the qualifications requirements.

Salary/Benefits

Calendar Term: 239 work calendar
Salary Range: $72,000 - $85,000
Retirement System: IMRF
Medical, Dental, and Vision

Additional Notes

This position has been determined as an IMRF-qualified position. Participation in IMRF is not optional for employees in positions that meet IMRF qualification standards.

Member and employer contributions are a legal requirement for governmental units participating in IMRF. These contributions are calculated as a percentage of monthly wages. Member contributions are a condition of employment for covered employees and will be deducted when wages are paid.

For more information on IMRF membership and benefits, go to: https://www.imrf.org/new-member

How to Apply

Please apply directly on Applitrack.

Job Posting Date

2/21/2023

Start Date

2/21/2023

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