SUPERVISOR OF GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinates the grant application phase (including developing grant proposals, packaging, and submission of proposals for internal approval, and submission to funding agencies), meets with program directors to discuss financial needs, and reviews programmatic and budgetary plans received from the program directors.
• Supports the development and implementation of standardized operating procedures for the pre- and post-award processes.
• Reviews submitted proposals and post-award grant amendments for accuracy, completeness and compliance with grant requirements and federal rules and regulations.
• Responds to inquiries from funders and provides necessary documentation.
• Provides trainings and workshops, and ensures staff receive needed guidance/technical assistance, training, and support in grant proposal development, management, and compliance/uniform guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Works with program staff to create funding plans that support the work of Healthy Chicago (citywide plan for health equity) and searches for grant opportunities that match those plans. 
• Prepares all grant-related City Council appropriation ordinances for the department in conjunction with the Office of Budget and Management and coordinates departmental representation at related Council and Public Hearings.
• Manages grant staff and provide direct supervision, as well as ongoing development and training.
• Supports the preparation of management reports on section’s work accomplishments.