Manager of Grant Funded Projects

About North ParkFounded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world. Located for over 125 years on the land of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes in what is today Chicago’s northside, NPU has recently been designated a Hispanic Serving Institution and is committed to serving diverse populations. Elevating North Park University’s core distinctives of Christian, city-centered, and intercultural, NPU values diversity among its Faculty and is committed to building a racially and culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages the nomination and candidacies of persons who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color regardless of gender.North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Manager of Grant Funded Projects is responsible for advancing the strategic goals related to the aspiration of North Park University becoming the leading Christian city-centered university. This person provides logistical support and administrative oversight for the CCE’s grant funded projects. This position is grant-funded for a 5-year term with the possibility of extension.The current grant portfolio includes two multi-year projects funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc.’s Thriving Congregations Initiative and Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative.Ensures all program activities are aligned with project outcomes and benchmarksUtilizes appropriate program monitoring and program evaluation techniquesCreates timely reports for submission to fundersMobilizes and secures campus resources to enhance program effectivenessFacilitates federal, state, and institutional policy complianceAssesses and implements risk management strategiesSecures professional development opportunities for program facilitatorsManages budgets and facilitates procurement processes with the Business OfficeEstablishes and maintains relationships with community partners supporting projectsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degreeAn appreciation of, and commitment to, the Christian mission of North Park University.Three years of direct experience in working with or overseeing sponsored projectsA working knowledge of social issues found in an urban environmentUnderstanding and commitment to our intercultural distinctiveFamiliar with various approaches to program evaluationWorks well under deadlinesAbility to effectively communicate with community partners and other external constituentsAbility to work well under pressure, work independently, take initiative and oversee a variety of projects simultaneouslyAbility to relate well to a variety of personality typesStrong writing and oral communication skillsBasic word and data processing ability (Microsoft Word, Excel, OneDrive)Desired:Driver’s License recommendedAbility to work evenings and/or weekends when neededNOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts the supervisor’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Benefits:Medical InsuranceDental InsurancePrescription PlanFlexible Spending AccountCommuter BenefitLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanTuition RemissionHelwig Recreation Center

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