Bilingual Financial & Grants Analyst

NEIU; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Illinois University seeks a Financial Analyst/Planner Specialist to manage TRIO SSS grant data, budgets, and reporting. The role supports federal reporting, program evaluation, and financial compliance, with a focus on accuracy and audit readiness.

The position requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, collaboration with Institutional Research, and heavy use of Excel and grant-management systems to drive informed decisions. On-site work at the Chicago campus is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant work experience.
• Professional level financial work experience and data management skills.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and prepare routine financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state requirements and prepare grant docs.
• Develop dashboards and reports for program performance and outcomes.
• Coordinate with campus offices for data reconciliation and audits.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data management

Budget forecasting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Financial management systems

Student information systems

Job description

Northeastern Illinois University seeks a Financial Analyst/Planner Specialist to manage TRIO SSS grant data, budgets, and reporting. The role supports federal reporting, program evaluation, and financial compliance, with a focus on accuracy and audit readiness.

The position requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, collaboration with Institutional Research, and heavy use of Excel and grant-management systems to drive informed decisions. On-site work at the Chicago campus is expected.