Bilingual Grants Finance Analyst & Planning Specialist

Northeastern Illinois University; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Illinois University is seeking a Data & Grants Coordinator within the TRIO SSS Access, Achieve and Teacher Preparation program. The role develops and manages data systems, analyzes financial and program data, supports federal reporting, and ensures grant compliance while coordinating with Institutional Research and campus partners.

Bilingual English/Spanish required to support a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Four years (48 months) of college coursework or equivalent in finance-related field.
• One year of professional level financial work experience.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data management, reporting, and compliance for TRIO SSS grants.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Prepare budget amendments, reallocations, and grant documentation.
• Maintain audit-ready records and assist with audits and monitoring visits.
• Develop dashboards and reports on program metrics.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Data management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, statistics, data analytics, public administration, higher education administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Northeastern Illinois University is seeking a Data & Grants Coordinator within the TRIO SSS Access, Achieve and Teacher Preparation program. The role develops and manages data systems, analyzes financial and program data, supports federal reporting, and ensures grant compliance while coordinating with Institutional Research and campus partners.

Bilingual English/Spanish required to support a diverse student population.