Updated: 28 days ago
Location: Des Plaines, ILLINOIS
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Posted: 01-Apr-24
Location: Des Plaines / Skokie, Illinois
Salary: Open
Categories:
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 160659
Location: Des Plaines / Skokie, IL Category: Casual Posted On: Fri Mar 31 2023 Job Description:
- Research and identify local (municipal), state (Illinois), and federal grant opportunities aligned with Oakton Community College's mission, goals, and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop competitive grant proposals tailored to each funding opportunity.
- Write and edit persuasive grant narratives, including project descriptions, goals and objectives, evaluation strategies, and budget justifications.
- Prepare and submit grant applications, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and submission deadlines.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of grant opportunities, submitted applications, and awarded grants, tracking progress and outcomes.
- Analyze and monitor grant awards, ensuring project alignment with funding requirements and identifying any necessary modifications or amendments.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key funding partners, including municipal, state, and federal agencies, as well as private foundations and corporations.
- Monitor and stay current on trends and best practices in grant writing, sharing relevant information with the Grants Department and Oakton Community College community.
- Provide training and support to faculty and staff in grant writing and proposal development, as needed.
- Collaborate with the Interim Project and Compliance Manager to ensure smooth post-award grant management and reporting.
Job Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
- Master's degree preferred, especially in a relevant field.
- Certification in grant writing (e.g., GPC, CFRE) is highly desirable.
Work Experience Needed:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in grant writing, with a successful track record of securing local (municipal), state (Illinois), and federal grants, preferably in higher education or nonprofit settings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of grant research techniques and resources.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse funding audiences.
- Familiarity with Oakton Community College's service area and the specific needs and priorities of the local community.
- Experience in working with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and funding partners.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Additional Information:
40 hours TBD
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