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SUPVSR OF GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
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A Grants Manager or Administrator works for an organization to identify sources for grant funding and manage grant reporting. Researches funding sources, writes grant applications, monitors the work being done with grant funding, and prepares reports for funders. Works for a non-profit or community based organization, or a college, university or health care organization that relies on grant funding to support research or develop new programs.
$107,964 / year median in Illinois
+12% projected growth
Job Description
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT SUPERVISOR OF GRANTS ADMINISTRATION CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Number of Positions:
1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)Starting Salary:
$97,836 Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 9/24/ 2026Mission :
CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago. Under direction, supervises and/or participates in the preparation, review, and administration of government grants for a variety of departmental or City-wide programs, and performs related duties as requiredESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Coordinates the grant application phase (including developing grant proposals, packaging, and submission of proposals for internal approval, and submission to funding agencies), meets with program directors to discuss financial needs, and reviews programmatic and budgetary plans received from the program directors.
- Supports the development and implementation of standardized operating procedures for the pre- and post-award processes.
- Reviews submitted proposals and post-award grant amendments for accuracy, completeness and compliance with grant requirements and federal rules and regulations.
- Responds to inquiries from funders and provides necessary documentation.
- Provides trainings and workshops, and ensures staff receive needed guidance/technical assistance, training, and support in grant proposal development, management, and compliance/uniform guidance (2 CFR 200).
- Works with program staff to create funding plans that support the work of Healthy Chicago (citywide plan for health equity) and searches for grant opportunities that match those plans.
- Prepares all grant-related City Council appropriation ordinances for the department in conjunction with the Office of Budget and Management and coordinates departmental representation at related Council and Public Hearings.
- Manages grant staff and provide direct supervision, as well as ongoing development and training.
- Supports the preparation of management reports on section's work accomplishments.
LOCATION
Department of Public Health ADDRESS:
111 W. Washington, 4 thFloor DAYS:
Monday -Friday HOURS:
8:30 am - 4:30 pmTHIS POSITION IS NOT CAREER
SERVICEBenefits
- Dental Insurance