Grants Manager

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Housing Authority of Cook County Full time

**SUMMARY**

Under general direction of the Executive Director, the Grants Manager will be responsible for managing the grants process including grant writing and managing funder relationships. The Grants Manager is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support agency goals and meet federal and state guidelines and criteria. The person serves as the primary grant writer, manages funder relationships, engages in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives.

**Essential Functions**
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements.
- Researching new funding and business development opportunities on a local, state, and federal level.
- Maintaining and building relationships on a local, state, and national level.
- Meeting with funders and HACC staff to explore funding opportunities and fulfill site visit requirements.
- Maintaining master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence.
- Maintaining library of grant support documents including resumes, bios, IRS forms, etc.
- Executing thank you letters and facilitating grant contracts/agreements.
- Ensuring acknowledgment of funders/investors via website, newsletter, and social media.

**OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Complies with applicable job-related local, state, and federal regulations
- Demonstrated knowledge of Grant writing
- Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality of work

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR CERTIFICATION**
- 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, grant writing or grants management
- Bachelor’s degree

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to write and proofread materials for accuracy
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.
- Ability to communicate and interact appropriately with the general public, applicants, residents and staff
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to work effectively with others and work independently
- Analytical skills and problem-solving ability
- Customer relations skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability
- Ability to produce clear, accurate and timely reports

Pay: $57,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work setting:

- In-person

**Experience**:

- Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Chicago, IL 60603 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Chicago, IL 60603: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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