West Chicago Elementary School District 33
Grants Specialist
West Chicago Elementary School District 33, West Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60185
Position Type:
Support Staff
Date Posted: 7/10/2025
Location: West Chicago Elementary School District 33
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: Open until filled Come join the West Chicago D33 family! We are looking for
a Grants Specialist
to join the District Office Teaching & Learning Department! The Grants Specialist is responsible for performing grant management duties relating to procurement, implementation, and management of non-locally funded projects/accounts, requiring a broad and in-depth knowledge of District, State, and Federal policies, as well as, knowledge of personnel, payroll, purchasing and accounts payable functions and procedures. The person in this position performs budget-related professional duties, including operating computerized accounting systems, maintaining the expenditure budget, and preparing accounting analyses and financial reports as requested by Directors, Assistant Superintendents, and the Superintendent.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE: Bachelor's Degree in a related field required Three years of related work experience in writing and managing grants preferred. Demonstrated experience and expertise in writing competitive school grant proposals or research and/or evaluation reports. Knowledge of federal and state granting agency requirements and grant criteria; Knowledge of trends in federal, state, local, and foundation funding; Familiarity with relevant state legislation; Ability to effectively analyze a variety of school system data and correctly determine the implications of such data on system operations; Bilingual Preferred Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board finds appropriate and acceptable. *This position is a full time, 12 month position.
Benefits Available: - Health Insurance - BCBS - Dental Insurance - Metlife - Vision Insurance - BCBS - Retirement Benefits - Paid Time off - 14 sick days and 2 personal days each year. After one year of employment, 10 vacation days will have been earned.
Hourly Rate: Starting at $25.00 per hour based
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Date Posted: 7/10/2025
Location: West Chicago Elementary School District 33
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: Open until filled Come join the West Chicago D33 family! We are looking for
a Grants Specialist
to join the District Office Teaching & Learning Department! The Grants Specialist is responsible for performing grant management duties relating to procurement, implementation, and management of non-locally funded projects/accounts, requiring a broad and in-depth knowledge of District, State, and Federal policies, as well as, knowledge of personnel, payroll, purchasing and accounts payable functions and procedures. The person in this position performs budget-related professional duties, including operating computerized accounting systems, maintaining the expenditure budget, and preparing accounting analyses and financial reports as requested by Directors, Assistant Superintendents, and the Superintendent.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE: Bachelor's Degree in a related field required Three years of related work experience in writing and managing grants preferred. Demonstrated experience and expertise in writing competitive school grant proposals or research and/or evaluation reports. Knowledge of federal and state granting agency requirements and grant criteria; Knowledge of trends in federal, state, local, and foundation funding; Familiarity with relevant state legislation; Ability to effectively analyze a variety of school system data and correctly determine the implications of such data on system operations; Bilingual Preferred Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board finds appropriate and acceptable. *This position is a full time, 12 month position.
Benefits Available: - Health Insurance - BCBS - Dental Insurance - Metlife - Vision Insurance - BCBS - Retirement Benefits - Paid Time off - 14 sick days and 2 personal days each year. After one year of employment, 10 vacation days will have been earned.
Hourly Rate: Starting at $25.00 per hour based
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