Chicago Public Schools · 3 weeks ago
Manager, Grants Development
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$87K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expChicago Public Schools is seeking a Manager of Grants Development to lead a team in the development and administration of competitive grants. This role involves creating strategies for grant pursuit, managing grant writers, and ensuring compliance with grant guidelines while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Hiring Manager
Jacquelyn Limon
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive vision and approach for CPS pursuit and management of competitive grants
Manage a team of grant writers as they pursue a variety of competitive grant opportunities; establish protocols, develop guidelines, and provide expertise to the grant writers as they initiate, facilitate, and process manage the development of highly competitive grant applications
Determine and implement with fidelity the competitive grants team approach to monitoring websites regularly for funding opportunities and announcements, and providing recommendations on district eligibility and alignment of opportunities with district needs and priorities, including collaboration with other city agencies
Strategically assess the viability of funding opportunities and connecting grant programs to district- and department-level strategic plans and priorities
Determine and implement with fidelity the competitive grants team approach to moving from opportunity to go/no status in pursuit of highly competitive opportunities
Collaborate with teams throughout the district to help ensure timely and appropriate use of grant funds, including coordinating any required plans and reporting, completing amendments and continuation applications, and developing other post-award materials
Support multiple stakeholders through the complex grant development process, applying knowledge of educational content areas, district priorities, and proposal requirements to ensure that proposed strategies meet district needs while complying with grant guidelines
Serve as the competitive grants “Subject Matter Expert” (SME) to various internal partner departments, stakeholder groups and external agencies
Create, present, and distribute to stakeholders written guidelines, procedures, and protocols related to the team’s work
Other duties and work streams as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Management, Public Policy, Education or related field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in grants development, grant writing, grant administration, and/or related field
Ability to analyze grant guidelines and apply comprehensive knowledge of educational content to grant requirements
Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and ability to effectively work under pressure while meeting deadlines
Ability to establish and implement systems
Ability to work on multiple high-stakes, deadline-driven projects simultaneously
Ability to work independently with frequent support but minimal supervision
Strong critical and analytical skills
Ability to conduct financial analyses using Excel and other financial tools
Ability to understand programmatic design, goals, and implementation
Ability to work occasional long hours and weekends when necessary
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Exceptional technology skills, including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office skills, including Excel
Strong organizational systems and skills
Willingness to work with colleagues within and external to the Office and provide back-up and support to others within the Office
Commitment to work in the public service/education field
Benefits
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves
Company
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third largest school district in the United States. Chicago Public Schools has set ambitious goals to
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.75MKey Investors
Salesforce FoundationChan Zuckerberg InitiativeChancelor Bennett
2021-09-20Grant· $0.75M
2018-05-01Grant· $14M
2017-03-31Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Terri Tomcisin
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