Grants Administrator jobs in Peoria, IL

We seek applicants for a full-time position to lead comprehensive grant functions for the College. The Director will oversee grant lifecycles, including researching potential funding opportunities, preparing and writing grant applications, and supporting principal investigators (PIs) with post-award compliance. The Director also is responsible for developing and implementing best practices to facilitate successful outcomes for grant initiatives.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Supervise grants office staff
• Research grant opportunities and in consultation with other College administrators, make decisions about which grant opportunities to pursue
• Lead teams and communications for grant planning and submission development
  purposes, including internal and external stakeholders
• Review and interpret grant award notifications
• Oversee post-award responsibilities including fiscal monitoring, project management,
  reporting, and ensuring compliance with College and grantor requirements
• Provide ongoing support to staff for annually awarded grants and serve as a resource to
  employees looking to pursue grant funding options
• Collaborate with grant managers, Business Office staff, and funding agencies to support grant compliance, reporting, and records retention, including review of budgets and budget justifications for compliance
• Develop and deliver trainings and workshops

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years’ related professional experience in grants, including a combination of experience in writing, research, fundraising, and project management
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills, with ability to communicate complex information clearly, professionally, and succinctly to a variety of audiences and through multiple modalities

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees
• Record of success in being awarded federal, state, and foundation grants and experience with grant management and/or post-award compliance
• Strong skills in data collection and research, complex project management, problem solving, and technology usage
• Supervisory experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.