COODINATOR GRANT PROGRAMS(GRANT FUNDED)
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE
Join Kennedy King College as a Coordinator, Grant Programs (Grant
Funded) and play a vital role in advancing student success through
innovative, grant-funded workforce development initiatives. In this
dynamic position, you will partner with faculty, administrators,
and community stakeholders to support the implementation,
coordination, monitoring, and reporting of impactful programs that
help students achieve their educational and career goals. The
Coordinator will support grant operations by tracking program
outcomes, ensuring compliance with institutional and funding
requirements, coordinating student engagement activities, assisting
with recruitment and outreach efforts, and maintaining critical
program documentation and records. This role offers an exciting
opportunity to contribute to transformative initiatives within the
Human Sciences department while working alongside a dedicated team
committed to excellence, innovation, and community impact.
If you are a detail-oriented professional with experience in higher
education, grant administration, workforce development, or Career
Technical Education, and are passionate about creating
opportunities that empower students to thrive, we encourage you to
apply.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides information to staff, faculty, and clients/students on
a grant funded program’s objectives and intended outcomes,
operating processes and procedures, and direct services provided to
clients/students.
Works directly with clients/ students to provide the range of
services and assistance specified under a specific grant program,
adhering to operating procedures and funding requirements.
Implements programs designed to meet grant objectives and
outcomes by establishing work processes and overseeing the day to
day operations to ensure the effective administration of program
services.
Prepares and facilitates presentations and workshops for
clients/students.
Maintains records and creates databases using Excel and
accesses data on PeopleSoft (i.e., CS9, Open Book) to track program
enrollment, level of activity and engagement with
clients/students.
Prepares narrative reports to document program activities,
services provided, program outcomes, and achievements in compliance
with reporting requirements.
Prepares and assists clients/students in preparing forms,
applications, and other documents needed to enroll or obtain
services under the grant funded program.
Prepares purchase requisitions, places orders with vendors, and
verifies delivery of materials, supplies, equipment, and other
goods acquired with program grant funds
Coordinates with Business Office to maintain account records of
budgeted funds and to track and monitor expenditures and account
balances.
Plans and implements activities such as workshops, career
fairs, and field trips for programs designed to engage students
with an interest in pursuing career programs in a specific industry
(i.e. healthcare, manufacturing, IT).
Coordinating the provision of student support services and
activities to students to meet program objectives and outcomes
(i.e. workshops on soft skills development; career readiness
skills).
Works collaboratively with college administrators to plan,
develop, and implement project initiatives and activities to
accomplish grant funded program objectives.
Prepares quarterly and annual progress reports and comply with
other reporting requirements.
Performs related duties as required.
Education, Training & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in
Business or Public Administration, Education, Public Policy, or a
related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Three to five years of work experience in a responsible
administrative or program administrator role, preferably for a
non-for-profit or higher education institution.
- Strong collaborator who can work within a matrixed environment
and team setting to accomplish goals in a fast-paced, dynamic
environment.
- Must have a flexible work schedule, including daytime,
evenings, and occasional weekend hours to support grant
programming, student engagement activities, community events,
workshops, and special initiatives.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint).
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
- Knowledge of state and federal grants to community
colleges
- Knowledge of ICCB regulations and requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
- Ability to work with a high degree of professionalism
Physical Requirements
- Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking,
bending and stooping
- Some lifting or carrying objects of light weight may be
required
The salary range for this position is $61,000 - $67,106.60
Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective
bargaining agreement and applicant's education.
Benefits information is found at
https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
This position is represented by the Local 1600 Faculty
Union.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within
6 months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!