Idva-Central Office Grants Coordinator
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Job Location:
Springfield - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 5928 - 8493
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:50274
Closing Date/Time:10/08/2025
Agency:Department of Veterans Affairs
Class Title:EXECUTIVE I - 13851
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:$5928 - $8493/monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $5928/monthly
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:1
Plan/BU:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through the. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactorsemployee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Grants Manager for the Grants division; organizes plans and executes the administrative procedures for the award and management of state and federal grants and contracts for the Grants division utilizing Departmental procedures.
- Performs analysis of grantees initial and quarterly performance and financial expenditure reports for the use of the grant to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and fiscal accountability in the use of state funds.
- Evaluates organizes and executes the implementation of the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) administrative rules and ensures compliance with the Act.
- Coordinates the Vets Cash committee quarterly reviews including but not limited to scheduling notification preparation of reports for presentation by the Grants Administrator and records minutes.
- Travels to various state-wide locations to perform site visits on grant closeouts to ensure compliance of the grantees award.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
- Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) or more years of professional experience in grant experience including technical accounting experience.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Excel Word Outlook or other comparable software.
- One (1) year experience in executing federal grants or cooperative agreements including workplan and budget development and regular contact with grantees.
- One (1) year experience in grant performance monitoring tracking cost match and working in federal reporting databases.
- One (1) or more years of professional experience applying established grant auditing procedures.
- One (1) or more years of experience in AmpliFund or other comparable software.
- One (1) year exercising the principles and practices of public and business administration.
Specialized Skills
- Of the years of required experience requires one (1) year of experience in executing federal grants or cooperative agreements including workplan and budget development and regular contact with grantees; experience in grant performance monitoring tracking cost match and working in federal reporting databases; and experience in applying established grant auditing procedures.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
- Requires ability to attend seminars conferences and trainings to stay current on methods tools ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
- Requires use of agency-supplied equipment (mobile laptop etc.).
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:8:30a.m. - 05:00p.m. Monday - Friday
Work Location:833 S Spring St Springfield IL 62704-2617
Agency Contact:
Posting Group:Leadership & Management
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of in the blue ribbon.
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal state and local resources and benefits providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education mental health housing employment and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Office Manager Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Front Desk
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative Experience
