Illinois State Board of Education
POSITION TITLE: GRANT REVIEWER (PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT #228)
LOCATION: SPRINGFIELD OR CHICAGO
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $62,449 - $78,917
Reporting to the Director, this role assists in the administration of department grant programs related to the whole child; provides ongoing technical assistance and monitoring of state and/or federal grant programs, including review of disapproval/approval or grant objectives, goals, and activities. It includes assisting with the writing, review, and implementation of federal and state requests for proposals and grant administration, providing grant-related technical assistance to schools, districts, and community-based organizations, and creating resources and supplemental materials for grant programs. Supports specialized projects as necessary.
Responsibilities
Administers grant programs that focus on the whole child including but not limited to After School Program Grants, 21st Century Community Learning Centers and/or other federal or state grant programs. Performs onsite monitoring as scheduled/necessary. Researches, collects, and analyzes information regarding areas of high priority for the department under identified parameters and in conjunction with other agency staff, including climate and culture surveys, school discipline, trauma-informed care, and blending and braiding of funding mechanisms. Provides guidance and technical assistance to school districts and other stakeholders on matters related to the needs of the whole child. Provides support for specialized projects as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION) Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) overseeing grant related work or grant management, or related experience. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to define problems and apply problem solving techniques to complex issues. Ability to set and meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, PPT, Excel, Teams/SharePoint). Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Human Services or other related field. Two years of experience working in a pre K-12 school or district, Regional Office of Education, Intermediate Service Center, community-based organization, nonprofit organization, or State Education Agency or other related experience. Get notified about new Reviewer jobs in Greater Chicago Area.
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Administers grant programs that focus on the whole child including but not limited to After School Program Grants, 21st Century Community Learning Centers and/or other federal or state grant programs. Performs onsite monitoring as scheduled/necessary. Researches, collects, and analyzes information regarding areas of high priority for the department under identified parameters and in conjunction with other agency staff, including climate and culture surveys, school discipline, trauma-informed care, and blending and braiding of funding mechanisms. Provides guidance and technical assistance to school districts and other stakeholders on matters related to the needs of the whole child. Provides support for specialized projects as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION) Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) overseeing grant related work or grant management, or related experience. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to define problems and apply problem solving techniques to complex issues. Ability to set and meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, PPT, Excel, Teams/SharePoint). Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Human Services or other related field. Two years of experience working in a pre K-12 school or district, Regional Office of Education, Intermediate Service Center, community-based organization, nonprofit organization, or State Education Agency or other related experience. Get notified about new Reviewer jobs in Greater Chicago Area.
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