Job description
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov
This position is for Cook County's
Office of the President (OOP)
General Overview
Under the supervision of the Grants Management Director, this position oversees a variety of highly specialized and independent tasks surrounding the administration of all Federal, State, and local grants and appropriations obtained under the auspices of the Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC). Writes and implements policies and grants as necessary based on JAC needs. Oversees activities and performance of Grants Management staff as assigned. Assists with the management of grant acquisition efforts for public safety programs through competitive, block grant, and special appropriations grants. Researches and monitors available funding sources, both private and public for future grant proposal opportunities. Writes and applies for available grants on behalf of Cook County on a needed basis. Collaborates with management team, including the Grants Monitors, with overseeing budgeting and operations of all grants obtained, which includes monitoring performance and achievement of objectives and working with evaluators to document program outcomes. Compiles all relevant information/data for final grant evaluation, summary documentation, and audits.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Oversees activities and performance of Grants Management staff, which includes Grant Monitors.
Prepares, maintains, and disseminates written policies and procedures for grant accounting, including revenue recognition.
Researches and continuously monitors grant availability from various funding from Federal, State and local public and private sources, using the internet, the Federal Register, relevant trade publications, etc.
Collaborates with management team, overseeing budgeting, operations and implementation of all grants received and coordinates the activities of various county and private agencies, as required.
Acts as a consensus builder among various agencies when applying for, implementing and managing all grants. Monitors, evaluates, and analyzes the results of grant programs.
Creates and submits monitoring reports, evaluation documentation and budget requests to funding source.
Assists with requests for information on grant activities from elected and appointed officials, the media, the funding source and others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Federal, State and private foundation grant sources; ability to effectively procure grants for various uses within the Cook County criminal and civil justice systems.
Knowledge of financial accounting, budget analysis and management procedures.
Strong leadership and management experience; skills in contract negotiations, consensus building and organizational development.
Communication skills, including the ability to communicate with County Board members, Federal, State and local officials, the media and community organizations regarding the needs of the Cook County justice system, the purpose of specific grant programs, public policy issues and the anticipated outcomes of funded programs.
Knowledge of municipal and State criminal and civil justice systems.
Knowledge of procedural aspects of grant writing, application submission, program implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation.
Skills in grant writing and the ability to analyze and articulate, verbally and through written documents, the impact of grant dollars within Cook County. Organizational and administrative skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and coordinate various complex projects.
Detail and task-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to analyze current and future situations within the Cook County justice system.
Ability to work with others; excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with staff, county board members, elected and appointed officials, Federal, State, local officials and community-based organizations.
This position may require travel to various locations throughout Cook County, of which the employee may be required to provide their own adequate means of transportation.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's
PLUS three (3) years of professional work experience in designing, implementing and managing criminal justice programs, proposal writing, developing and overseeing budgets, consensus, team building and staff management
OR an equivalent combination of professional work experience, training and education.
Preferred Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Business Administration; Public Administration; Public Policy; Political Science; Finance or Economics.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary Work
Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
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