Grant Manager

City of Champaign, IL; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Champaign, Illinois invites applications for a Grant Manager in the Finance Department. This full-time role focuses on ARPA and other grants, with duties spanning grant administration, reporting, and policy guidance to ensure compliance and effective funding use for our community.

The Grant Manager will train and monitor subrecipients, draft management policies, and maintain records. Starting salary ranges from $70,705 to $80,491, with excellent fringe benefits.

Qualifications

• Grant management knowledge and analytical skills.
• Ability to train and mentor external partners on grant compliance.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant administration for ARPA and other grants.
• Prepare and submit performance and fiscal reports.
• Maintain proper grant documentation and records.

Job description

The City of Champaign, Illinois, is a progressive, vibrant, and diverse community of 88,000 residents conveniently located at the convergence of three Interstates with Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis all within a short 2.5-hour drive. Home to the University of Illinois, our micro-urban community boasts a growing economy built on award-winning and innovative education, medical, research, technology, and manufacturing. Champaign is a family-friendly community filled with beautiful parks, diverse cultural opportunities, thriving Downtown and Campustown districts, affordable housing, and a stellar public library. With more than 500 employees, the City of Champaign offers great career opportunities for caring individuals who are dedicated to providing excellent customer service to our residents. As a member of the City’s team, you will have the opportunity to transform how people live, work, and play in our wonderful community.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you a grant expert looking for a way to use your knowledge and skills to help others? Then consider applying today to be the Grant Manager with the City of Champaign Finance Department. The City has a diverse grant portfolio and allocates funding to advance and support a wide range of projects, programs, and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for the residents of our community. This is a full-time position available through June 30, 2025.

The Grant Manager is the City’s subject matter expert on all facets of grant administration for the City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and other grants. They prepare and submit performance and fiscal reports and maintain proper documentation and records. They also train, mentor, and monitor outside agencies and subrecipients regarding grant compliance and provide general guidance by drafting grant management policies and procedures. The annual starting salary range is $70,705 - $80,491, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package.

COMPENSATION

The annual starting salary range is $70,705 - $80,491, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package.