CTE Grants Coordinator & Student Navigator

McHenry County College; Bull Valley (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

McHenry County College seeks a CTE Grants Coordinator and Program Navigator to manage Perkins, REACH, and ROOTS grants, write applications and reports, track activities and budgets, and coordinate with the Grants team.

The role also supports students in REACH and ROOTS healthcare programs by recruiting, disbursing scholarships, advising, and helping plan coursework toward certificates or degrees, aiming to improve completion and transfer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent.
• Master’s degree preferred to enhance program leadership and grant administration.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage Perkins, REACH, ROOTS grant applications, budgets, and reports.
• Track grant activities and spending; support budget changes as needed.
• Assist with procurement for grant activities and maintain related documents.
• Coordinate data extraction and reporting from college systems.
• Engage with MCC departments and external navigators to support students.

Skills

Grant writing

Budget tracking

Data reporting

Student advising

Communication

Diversity commitment

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

McHenry County College seeks a CTE Grants Coordinator and Program Navigator to manage Perkins, REACH, and ROOTS grants, write applications and reports, track activities and budgets, and coordinate with the Grants team.

The role also supports students in REACH and ROOTS healthcare programs by recruiting, disbursing scholarships, advising, and helping plan coursework toward certificates or degrees, aiming to improve completion and transfer outcomes.