Job Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING:
The Assistant Director for Compliance and Reporting is responsible for ensuring that financial operations within grant programs and among community colleges' reporting adhere to internal policies, state regulations, and industry standards. This role involves reviewing financial reporting from grantees and Illinois public community colleges to provide oversight, quality control and guidance on compliance matters to support accurate and transparent financial practices.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Fiscal Monitoring:
• Coordinate and conduct risk-based fiscal monitoring of grant programs through financial record reviews resulting in final reports. Review final reports to assure grant funds paid were fully expended.
Recognition Process:
• Assist in evaluating community college compliance with financial standards through on-site visits and report preparation.
Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with state and federal grant guidelines for grant programs, providing technical assistance and training on Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA), Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 00), and Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).
Grantee Support:
• Assist with audit responsibilities and grantee prequalification under GATA.
Risk Assessment:
• Review and approve Internal Control Questionnaires (ICQ), evaluating grantee risk conditions.
Data and Report Management:
• Verify accuracy of financial submissions, resolve discrepancies, and consolidate reports.
Tracking and Reporting:
• Maintain tracking databases for submission deadlines and send reminders for overdue reports.
Financial Reconciliation:
• Reconcile grantee expenditures and process community colleges' credit hour claims, providing annual certifications.
Other Responsibilities:
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include occasional travel.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a field to the position
• Knowledge of grant monitoring; audit methods, standards, and procedures; or financial management concepts and practices.
• Ability to review account records, statements, and documents for irregularities and noncompliance.
• Ability to interpret state and federal laws and regulations governing accounting practices, grant management, and higher education.
Salary
$43,000.00 - $50,000.00 /year
Links
Illinois Community College Board
Contact Information
| University/Agency
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Illinois Community College Board
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| Department/College
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Grants
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| Contact
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Brianna Dennis
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| Phone Number
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2177850011
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| Address
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401 E. Capitol Ave
Springfield, IL 62701
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| Comments
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