Coordinator of Government Grants
Adler Planetarium |
Chicago, IL |
Administration, Fundraising & Development, Management |
Other |
NA |
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Job Description
- develop, maintain and monitor cross-institutional process for managing and tracking competitive federal, state and municipal grant information
- configure data for and enter into a database grant requests as well as grant award data including financial and narrative information
- interface with key staff members and senior staff to issue, track and manage relevant contracts and subcontracts related to grant awards and institutional partnerships
- assist senior staff and the Business Office with financial and audit tasks related to grants (A-133 audits, renegotiation of indirect cost allowance, preparation of financial reports for grants drawdown, etc.)
- maintain knowledge of grant regulations and requirements of government agencies to which grant proposals are submitted
- provide project management services as required
Skills & Qualifications
- a Bachelor’s Degree; an advanced degree is preferred
- three or more years of progressive experience in managing and tracking government grants; museum grant coordination preferred
- demonstrated knowledge of relevant government agencies and their grant submission systems and requirements
- demonstrated financial accounting experience
- demonstrated project and contract management experience
- knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, FirstClass, Internet, Raiser’s Edge or an equivalent database system
- experience working in a museum environment, grant writing abilities, knowledge of contract writing and executive assistant abilities are preferred
Organizational Description & Mission
Website: www.adlerplanetarium.org
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume and salary history to:
Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
Email: hr-CoordGovtGrants@adlerplanetarium.org
Telephone: 312.322.0591
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