Grant Operations and Accessibility Specialist
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Job Location:
Normal, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 37 - 38
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Grant Operations and Accessibility Specialist
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Grant Operations and Accessibility Specialist
Department: Special Education
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
The Grant Operations and Accessibility Specialist supports the effective implementation of a statewide grant-funded initiative by coordinating grant operations fiscal oversight and accessibility practices across all project activities. This role works in close partnership with other institutional offices to ensure that project operations documentation and deliverables are aligned with sponsor requirements university policies and applicable accessibility addition to overseeing day-to-day grant operations the Grant Operations and Accessibility Specialist provides project-level leadership to support accessible design and equitable access to publicly funded resources. The position serves as a central coordination point between fiscal administration project leadership and content developers to promote consistency transparency and operational readiness throughout the life of the grant.
Additional Information
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. Illinois State University does not authorize out-of-state work.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$37.53 - $38.46/hour
University Benefit Highlights
-Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life Bachelors degree in education public administration business administration finance information technology accessibility studies or a related field. Professional experience in a higher education institution or public education institution particularly within sponsored programs grants administration academic support units or statewide initiatives. General work hours are M-F 8am - 4:30pm. Evening or weekend hours may be expected depending on business need. Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: 3/1/2026 Resume/C.V. Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply Nikki Michalak This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .
-Retirementand supplemental retirement planning options
-Tuition waiver benefitsavailable to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paidholiday/administrative closuresduring Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paidbenefit time
Additional University Benefit information including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: Qualifications
Minimum of 35 years of professional experience in grant administration fiscal management or sponsored project operations within a higher education public education or nonprofit setting.
Demonstrated experience coordinating grant budgets and financial reporting including expenditure monitoring reconciliation and documentation in alignment with sponsor and institutional requirements.
Working knowledge of university or public-sector administrative systems and processes such as financial management and procurement workflows.
Demonstrated knowledge of or ability to acquire expertise in digital accessibility standards and practices (i.e. ADA Title II Section Section 508 and WCAG) with employer-supported professional development.
Experience coordinating or performing document and digital content accessibility efforts such as accessible documents presentations captions or alternative text in collaboration with others.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities maintain accurate records and meet project deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain fiscal administrative and accessibility-related expectations to diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment to equity inclusion and accessible practice in educational or public-sector environments.Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting or coordinating accessibility practices in educational administrative or public-facing contexts including collaboration with instructional designers faculty or accessibility specialists.
Experience developing refining or documenting grant operations workflows templates or internal guidance materials.
Experience supporting equity-focused or inclusive education initiatives particularly those serving students with disabilities or other underserved populations.
Experience participating in or supporting cross-functional project teams including coordination across fiscal programmatic and content development roles.Work Hours
Functional Expectations
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basisProposed Starting Date
Required Applicant Documents
Cover Letter
Reference List (specifically the names addresses telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references)Contact Information for Applicants
Important Information for Applicants
Department
Special EducationThe Grant Operations and Accessibility Specialist supports the effective implementation of a statewide grant-funded initiative by coordinating grant operations fiscal oversight and accessibility practices across all project activities. This role works in close partnership with other institutional offices to ensure that project operations documentation and deliverables are aligned with sponsor requirements university policies and applicable accessibility addition to overseeing day-to-day grant operations the Grant Operations and Accessibility Specialist provides project-level leadership to support accessible design and equitable access to publicly funded resources. The position serves as a central coordination point between fiscal administration project leadership and content developers to promote consistency transparency and operational readiness throughout the life of the grant.
Current Opportunities
Department
Special EducationThe Grant Operations and Accessibility Specialist supports the effective implementation of a statewide grant-funded initiative by coordinating grant operations fiscal oversight and accessibility practices across all project activities. This role works in close partnership with other institutional offices to ensure that project operations documentation and deliverables are aligned with sponsor requirements university policies and applicable accessibility addition to overseeing day-to-day grant operations the Grant Operations and Accessibility Specialist provides project-level leadership to support accessible design and equitable access to publicly funded resources. The position serves as a central coordination point between fiscal administration project leadership and content developers to promote consistency transparency and operational readiness throughout the life of the grant.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Information Technology
- Cost Control
- Corporate Risk Management
- Law
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