Grants Specialist

Description

Outreach is a Christian community service organization providing counseling, case management, youth development, older adult service, and community development. For 50 years, Outreach has changed the lives of thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families in DuPage County, IL, and we are seeking to hire a diverse staff of highly competent professional employees to pursue Outreach’s mission to restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be.

Outreach is hiring a Full-time Grants Specialist at Outreach Central Office to join the 3-person grants team, serve as the administrator for government-funded grants, and ensure that all grants are managed within budget and fiscal guidelines. 

Benefits & Compensation:

• $44,000 - $50,000/annually – based on education, experience, and skills.
• Paid vacation, agency holidays, sick days, IL paid leave, and wellness days.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount.
• A mission-driven environment that fosters personal development.

Responsibilities:

• The Grants Specialist will be the fiscal and program administrator for government-funded grants and will ensure that all grants are managed within programmatic, budget, and fiscal guidelines.
• The Grants Specialist will manage the grant budget development for grant applications, compliance, and program reporting.
• Monitor grant expenditures and collaborate with the Business Office to maintain accurate Financial Edge reporting and tracking of grant expenses.
• Conduct internal monitoring of grant funded programs and lead all aspects of Outreach’s Monthly Activity Summaries (MAS) process and tracking system, ensuring grant compliance and appropriate accountability.
• The Grants Specialist will serve as the fiscal contact person/co-liaison for grants assigned to the position alongside the Director of Grants Management.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm.

Requirement

Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly, professionally, and succinctly to a variety of audiences.  
• Advanced level skill in MS Excel. Proficiency in MS Office.
• Demonstrated knowledge in grants management. 
• Strong attention to detail, high numerical accuracy, and project management skills.
• Efficient work style with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Flexibility and eagerness to learn.
• A commitment to Outreach’s Statement of Mission and Faith.