Regional Human Services Transportation Coordinator - North Central Illinois Council of Governments - Ottawa, Illinois

Regional Human Services Transportation Coordinator

North Central Illinois Council of Governments (NCICG) is seeking a qualified individual to fill a full-time position of Regional Human Services Transportation Coordinator.  Candidates that have a bachelor's degree in community development, transportation planning or a similar course of study OR 1-3 years of experience in a transportation related field are urged to apply.

A self-starter, strong facilitation, Microsoft Office, communication and report writing skills are a must.  GIS is a plus.

A reliable vehicle and a driver's license will be necessary (30% travel).

Interested candidates should send their current resume with a cover letter to:

sgrosenbach@ncicg.org

No phone calls or unsolicited personal visits please.

NCICG is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year depending on experience

Location: Ottawa, Illinois

Grants & Contracts Associate - UIC School of Public Health

 Grants & Contracts Associate (Proposal Development Specialist)

 

Hiring Department: School of Public Health, Office of Research Services

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1011717

Posting Close Date: 8/19/2022

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Salary Range: $52,000.00 - $58,000.00

 

About the University of Illinois at Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position.  UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.  In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

 

The School of Public Health is seeking an experienced Grants & Contracts Associate (Proposal Development Specialist) to join our Office of Research Services team. This position implements the research priorities in the School of Public Health in alignment with the College's research strategic plan. The Grants and Contracts Associate (Proposal Development Specialist) provides expert guidance to SPH faculty, staff, and students in maximizing the competitiveness of collaborative and complex public health research proposals. The Proposal Development Specialist customizes support services for investigators, which includes coordinating all aspects of the proposal submission process, developing project-specific grant submission timelines, creating and maintaining college-wide proposal development resources for use by faculty and staff, and serving as a resource for investigators on compliance with university and sponsor policies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate and work with the Principal Investigator, research team, and external partners in building a comprehensive research proposal to be considered for funding.
• Read and interpret funding opportunities and communicate sponsor requirements and review criteria to the research team. Organize and prepare pre-award proposal documentation, including timeline, budget and justification, institutional information, sponsor compliance, regulatory information, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) status.
• Communicate with subrecipient to gather pre-award documents. Collect and route documentation for Just-In-Time sponsor requests. Review grant proposal content for conformance with application requirements.
• Provide educational resources and timely information to investigators to ensure proposals are compliant with protection of human research subjects requirements.
• Teach faculty, staff, and students principles of grant proposal development. Maintain templates for non-technical grant documents. Use productivity tools such as cloud-based file sharing platforms, virtual meeting software, and website editing tools to disseminate grant resources for college faculty and staff.
• Contribute written content to internal and external research communications, including the college website, listserv, and printed materials.
• Coordinate and support College-wide research initiatives and events to promote research collaboration and to highlight faculty and student research achievements. Oversee all aspects of the annual SPH Student Research and Scholarship Day and student poster competition. Manage the SPH student conference poster grant program.
• Assist with the collection of data on research office metrics identified in the strategic plan.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or a field related to the position

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Education and experience in public health, public administration and policy, or non- profit management.
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in contractual and grant monitoring procedures.
• Knowledge of computers; word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with wide range of constituencies in a diverse community; strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate and persuade; reconcile differences. 
• Ability to provide technical advice and information to faculty and staff in area of expertise.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects. Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions.
• Ability to function in a high stress environment in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative; willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges; exercise independent judgment and discretion.

 

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

 

Apply on the UIC job board.

Workforce Initiatives Coordinator - Kentuckiana Works Foundation - Louisville, Kentucky

Workforce Initiatives Coordinator 

Salary: $23.15 Hourly 

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Location: Louisville, KY

Closing date and time: Continuous 

Application: Workforce Initiatives Coordinator 

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of a grant program

Monitors grant activities, and controls expenditures

Collects and analyzes data and prepares report on projects, programs, and services

Examples of Duties

UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION

Gathers and analyzes data and prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports on program activities

Assists in planning, developing and implementing policies, procedures and programs

Builds meaningful connections and engage community members through dialogue and through consistent postings and messaging

Coordinates the implementation of workforce initiatives through informal relationships with community partners

Organizes meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and follow-up

Facilitates meetings and other engagement experiences to gather contributions from multiple stakeholders

Navigates complex conversations with organizational partners that advance equitable employment practice and workforce inclusion

Facilitates projects by discussing policies and procedures, budget, operations or issues and collaborates to find solutions

Performs basic project management functions such as monitoring processes and documenting issues and decisions

Assists in preparing proposals, reports, and documents

Assists with implementation and evaluation initiatives designed to advance workforce equity goals in KentuckianaWorks? strategic plan

Coordinates coalitions of various partner organizations and stakeholders to rally behind a common mission

Communicates organizational strategies to key audiences

Researches regional and national practices to inform initiatives responding to critical workforce development issues related to the region?s key industry sectors and select targeted populations

Performs related work

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree

Business

Communications

Education

English

Journalism

Public Administration

Social Science

Urban Studies

Related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Three years of workforce development, talent development, or project management experience

EQUIVALENCY

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work

CEO - Chicago Association for Research and Education in Science (CARES)

 POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

The Chicago Association for Research and Education in Science (CARES), the 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation  (NPC) serving Veterans in the Great Lakes Health Care Region 12 of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,  Veterans Health Administration, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer.  

Supporting Veterans through Research and Education 

For more than 95 years, the Veterans Affairs (VA) Research and Development programs have been improving  the lives of Veterans and all Americans through groundbreaking health care discovery and innovation. The U.S.  Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates the largest education and training platform for health  professionals in the nation. During the 2020-2021 academic year, more than 113,000 trainees participated in  over 7,000 training programs offered through partnerships between 150 VA health care facilities and over 1,400  academic institutions. These research and education programs are nested within the nation’s largest integrated  health care system, providing a superior model for impactful bench-to-bedside research. 

The mission of the Chicago Association for Research and Education in Science (CARES) is to enhance the health  care of America’s Veterans by supporting the research and education of physicians, nurses, researchers, and  others at the VA sites they serve. The revenue for the 2021 fiscal year was approximately $6,300,000, with total  assets of approximately $13,400,000. The funds originate from proposals submitted by Investigators to federal,  foundation, industry, and other agencies and are used to support research and education projects that benefit  Veterans. 

The Organization 

CARES was founded in 1986 in response to legislation to serve as a research and education foundation for the  Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital as a State of Illinois independent non-profit corporation working within the VA.  Today, CARES serves the following four VA sites: 

- Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL 

- Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL 

- William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital, Madison, WI 

- Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL 

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, CARES is governed by a Board of Directors, which includes the statutory  appointment of four key VA leaders from each site and two community members with no ties or affiliations to  the VA. CARES Board of Directors currently has 19 members, including the CEO. 

Opportunity 

CARES Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides overall leadership, direction, and administration of all programs  and services for the corporation. The CEO protects and helps to grow CARES’s financial assets and functions as  the strategic and operational leader. The CEO is responsible for implementing and complying with policies set  by the Board of Directors and applicable requirements from the grantor or agency. The CEO also serves as an  authorized representative of the Board of Directors in all matters. In cooperation with the Board of Directors,  the CEO maintains and supports an appropriate committee structure and detailed financial and non-financial 

management information, among other duties. The CEO provides leadership and direction to staff in carrying  out assigned roles.  

Professional Qualifications 

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred in disciplines that include Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Public Health  Administration, and related fields 

- Seven or more years of executive-level, nonprofit, or research administration experience is preferred - Proven experience in strategic growth 

- Relevant and current experience in research administration, personnel management, reporting to a  Board of Directors, is essential 

- Exceptional, hands-on budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, and decision making 

- Ability to convey the mission and vision of an organization to key stakeholders 

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

- Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborators - Examples of transparent and high-integrity leadership 

- Strong organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development, and task  facilitation  

Application Process 

To apply, please send a .pdf version of the following to: CARESRESEARCHVA@gmail.com - Cover Letter (no more than one page) 

- CV (no more than five pages) 

No phone calls, please.  

Applicants must provide a short presentation during their formal interview for the position. Reference, criminal,  and financial background checks are required before an offer of employment is made for this position. CARES  employees must obtain a Without Compensation Appointment (WOC) at the VA, which requires a federal  background check.  

CARES is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled persons with a hiring preference for Veterans. 

Building One, Room C303 - 5000 South 5th Avenue - Hines, IL 60141 Phone: 708-343-6300 - Fax: 708-343-9676 www.CARES-Research.org 

Metra - Program Coordinator 3 - Chicago

 Program Coordinator 3

Posting End Date:

8/19/2022

Location:

Chicago, IL

Salary Mid Point:

$82,566.00

Salary Range:

$66,053.00 - $99,079.00

Description 

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

The Long Range Planning Group identifies opportunities for expanding, enhancing, and maintaining the Metra rail system including how best to fund those capital needs. Under Long Range Planning, the Program Development section develops Metra’s capital program and amendments and prepares all discretionary funding grant applications. 

Reporting to the Manager, Program Development, the Program Coordinator 3 assists with the development of the annual and five year capital programs, oversees discretionary grant development functions, and participates in Transit Asset Management (TAM) activities and asset data development. Primary Duties include: Administer the quarterly capital program amendments, evaluate project justification data submitted by operating departments, using the strategic capital model and decision-making tool, to determine eligibility and level of grant funding; and collaborate with management in departments selected for funding to develop budgets, project scopes, and schedules. Attend status meetings to track the progress of projects, provide analysis of spending, and advise departments relative to achieving project milestones, modifying project scope, and reallocating funds. Build and maintain various databases that support analysis of the capital program, prepare quarterly capital program amendments, and generate reports for use by management in making reallocation decisions. Oversee and coordinate the preparation of discretionary grant applications including researching grant opportunities, identifying projects that meet program eligibility, completing grant applications, and monitoring obligations and expenditures. Manage the preparation of quarterly reports as needed, implement continuous improvement practices, develop department policies, and research best practices. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements 

1. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Planning, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field.

2. In addition to #1 above, must have five (5) years of experience that includes financial analysis and grant writing.

3. Considerable knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis.

4. Considerable knowledge of grant writing techniques.

5. Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration (FTA), state, and/or Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) procedures and guidelines pertaining to capital funding.

6. Good knowledge of federal and state grant research and application processes and procedures.

7. Good analytical and organizational skills.

8. Good verbal and written communication skills.

9. Good math skills, specifically statistical analysis.

10. Extensive experience in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

11. Ability to analyze complex budget and financial data and prepare reports.

12. Ability to use GIS software, specifically Esri products.

13. Ability to interpret federal grant requirements.

14. Ability to lead projects.

 Preferences:

1. Master’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, or Political Science.

2. Ability to utilize Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or comparable software for data visualization and to prepare formal documents.

 Metra requires all new-hire employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their first day of employment.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and  employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

 

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidate can consider their growth potential.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Metra - Program Coordinator 1 - Chicago

 Program Coordinator 1

Posting End Date:

Friday 8/19/2022

Location:

Chicago, IL

Salary Mid Point:

$68,236.00

Salary Range:

$54,589.00 - $81,884.00

Description 

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

The Long Range Planning Group identifies opportunities for expanding, enhancing, and maintaining the Metra rail system including how best to fund those capital needs. Under Long Range Planning, the Program Development section develops Metra’s capital program and amendments and prepares all discretionary funding grant applications.

Reporting to the Manager, Program Development, the Program Coordinator 1 performs various tasks to support the development of the annual and five year capital programs and the supports the development of discretionary grant applications. Attend capital project meeting to obtain status information on project budgets, spending, and balances. Utilize and update databases of project status, analyze spending trends, and generate reports to use in making reallocation decisions. Research discretionary grants opportunities, work with departments to determine projects that might meet funding criteria, and collect information for inclusion in the grant application. Assist in the preparation of reports and documents including charts, graphs, and maps. Participate on the interdepartmental team for the development and monitoring of various initiatives. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements 

1. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Planning, Public Administration, Political Science or related field.

2. Working knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis.

3. General knowledge of transportation policy issues.

4. Good analytical and organizational skills.

5. Good verbal and written communications skills.

6. Good math skills, specifically statistical analysis.

7. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

8. Ability to use GIS software, specifically Esri products

9. Ability to analyze complex budget and financial data and prepare reports.

10. Ability to interpret federal grant requirements.

11. Ability to lead projects.

Metra requires all new-hire employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their first day of employment.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and  employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

 

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidate can consider their growth potential.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Coordinator - CTA Automated Voice Annunciation System (AVAS)

Coordinator - CTA Automated Voice Annunciation System

Application:

https://chicagotransit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2200008I&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

SALARY

$90,000 - $100,000

 POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, acts as lead for the routine and long term, data maintenance of the Automated Voice Annunciation System (AVAS). Monitors schedule, service, routing, and stop changes and incorporate into AVAS system. Maintains audio files, public service announcements, and schedule new recordings. Delivers the AVAS distribution process to entire CTA fleet. Serves as key resource in the evaluation of AVAS, Bus Tracker, and related data.

 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

	% time
1	40%	Delivers monthly distribution of updates to the schedule, bus stops, route geometry, parameters, and settings for BusTracker and CleverCad to be incorporated into the AVAS system. o   Maintains the audio files, public service announcements, media files and coordinate new recording sessions into the AVAS system, based on department requests. o   Acts as liaison with multiple internal departments and external vendors to develop distribution timeline. o   Identifies expected outcomes for monthly distribution data and monitor to assure achievement of outcomes. o   Establishes best practices to support AVAS, downstream systems, and products impact by the AVL management system. o   Advises CTA departments on AVAS functionality, processes, and capabilities. o   Prepares files and attend audio sessions with external vendor.
2	20%	Manages long term maintenance of the bus stop and route clean-up process in AVL data management system. Implements process updates to over 10,000 bus stops and 129 routes requiring meticulous adherence to technicalities. Diagnoses the strengths and weaknesses of different collection methods and provide recommendations to improve AVAS system performance.
3	15%	Monitors all route detours for impact to the Bus Location Information System (BLIS) system which monitors on-time performance and is used for bus operator disciplinary action.
4	10%	Develops PowerBI Dashboards, reporting programs, and quality control tools to measure AVAS data integrity in Oracle and SQL Server.
5	5%	Performs tests for scenario driven or system upgrades on AVL data management system.
6	5%	Designs and delivers manuals, procedures, test criteria, reference materials, and learning aids to assure department processes are documented.
7	5%	Performs related duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Computer Science, Urban Planning, or Economics, Geography, or Mathematics or a closely related field of study with five (5) years of experience in transit operations or information technology role with a demonstrable progression in level of work responsibility for the last three (3) years or a combination of education and experience relating to this position. Master's degree preferred. Familiarity with GIS systems preferred. Must possess current, valid Illinois driver’s license, along with a clean driving record.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity and fingering for working with computer keyboards. Chicago Transit Authority requires all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated.  If you are offered employment, proof of  COVID-19 vaccination will be required as a condition of employment and as part of the hiring process. Visit www.transitchicago.com/careers for full notice. Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of transit fundamentals, scheduling, and operations. General knowledge with data and information sources relevant to transportation planning. General knowledge of the streets of Chicago. General knowledge of GIS systems. Working knowledge of Clever Works, HASTUS, GTFS, Trapeze, or similar applications. Strong analytic and quantitative skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Strong SQL Skills. Good problem-solving skills. Good time management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to exercise good judgment.