Part-Time Grants Management Specialist - Public Sector

City of Champaign Township; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Champaign Township is seeking a part-time Grants Management Specialist in Champaign, IL. You will oversee the lifecycle of federal, state, and local grants, including applications, compliance, monitoring, and reporting.

Work with program staff and finance to develop proposals, track budgets, reconcile expenditures, prepare clear reports, and respond to auditors and funders. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and adherence to township policies.

Qualifications

• Experience managing federal, state, and local grants, including compliance and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret grant guidelines and track performance.
• Knowledge of budgeting principles for grant-funded programs and forecasting.
• Proficiency with office software and grants management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Public-sector or nonprofit experience is beneficial.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in public administration, finance, accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lifecycle of federal, state and local grants including application prep, submission, compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Track grant budgets, reconcile expenditures, maintain documentation, and ensure adherence to funding requirements and Township policies.
• Collaborate with program staff and finance to develop funding proposals, analyze grant performance, and identify funding opportunities.
• Prepare clear written reports, respond to auditor and funder inquiries, and support continuous improvement in grants administration processes.

Skills

Grants Management

Grant Compliance

Budgeting

Data Analysis

Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Public Administration or related field

Tools

Grants management systems

Job description

The City of Champaign Township is seeking a part-time Grants Management Specialist in Champaign, IL. You will oversee the lifecycle of federal, state, and local grants, including applications, compliance, monitoring, and reporting.

Work with program staff and finance to develop proposals, track budgets, reconcile expenditures, prepare clear reports, and respond to auditors and funders. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and adherence to township policies.