Grant & Budget Assistant - Part-Time (R.I.S.E. Program)

ZIMMERS ACADEMY; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

ZIMMERS ACADEMY in Springfield, IL, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the R.I.S.E. Program - R3 Grant. This part-time role involves assisting the Grant Administrator, maintaining budgets, and coordinating payroll with the District 186 Payroll.

The position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Hours are 3–5 per day, up to 585 hours per year, with compensation at $40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and oral directions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Grant Administrator, staff, partners, parents, students and the public.
• Working knowledge of business English and accurate spelling.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Grant Administrator for the R.I.S.E. Program - R3 Grant, supporting grant management activities.
• Maintain the budget and handle expenditures with District Accounting and ICJIA approvals as needed.
• Process staff payroll in coordination with District 186 Payroll and create a FileMaker database for grant data tracking.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

FileMaker

Tools

Word

Excel

FileMaker

Job description

ZIMMERS ACADEMY in Springfield, IL, is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the R.I.S.E. Program - R3 Grant. This part-time role involves assisting the Grant Administrator, maintaining budgets, and coordinating payroll with the District 186 Payroll.

The position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Hours are 3–5 per day, up to 585 hours per year, with compensation at $40 per hour.