Grant Specialist

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority invites applications for a Grant Specialist I to support the Federal and State Grants Unit. The role focuses on monitoring grantees’ performance, budgets, and regulatory compliance through site visits and desk reviews, ensuring effective program implementation.

Responsibilities include providing technical assistance with grant agreements, contracts, and program reports, and maintaining productive relationships with grantees to maximize program

Qualifications

• Four years of college with coursework in law, criminal justice, government, public administration, accounting or related field.
• One year of professional experience in planning, development, implementation or assessment of programs in criminal justice, government, or public administration.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel and conduct site visits.
• Valid and current driver's license.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Monitor grantee performance, budgets, and compliance with grant regulations through site visits and desk reviews.
• Provide technical assistance with grant agreements, contracts, and program reports.
• Maintain relationships with grantees to ensure effective program implementation.

Education

Four years of college with coursework in law, criminal justice, government, public administration, accounting or related field

Job description

The Grant Specialist I works at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority's Federal and State Grants Unit, monitoring grantee performance, budgets, and compliance with grant regulations through site visits and desk reviews. The role involves providing technical assistance with grant agreements, contracts, and program reports while maintaining relationships with grantees to ensure effective program implementation. This position requires strong organizational and time management skills, with experience in grant programs or public funds management.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of college with coursework in law, criminal justice, government, public administration, accounting or related field
• One year of professional experience in planning, development, implementation or assessment of programs in criminal justice, government, or public administration
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel and conduct site visits
• Valid and current driver's license
• Ability to pass a background check