Educator Talent Associate Program Manager - Non-Classified

Educator Talent Associate Program Manager

This position is not part of the classified personnel system; applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado. Incumbent will be required to live in and complete work for CDE within Colorado. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute. As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data. CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance. CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do. The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!

The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

• Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
• Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML).
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals.
• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
• Employer-paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply).
• Paid professional development opportunities.

A wide salary range is posted for this position, and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority relative to others performing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Description of Job

Work Environment:

• This position is full-time, is supported by state funds (funding is contingent upon availability), and is eligible for a hybrid work environment.
• Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs.
• Commuting to the CDE buildings will be required.
• Occasional off-site travel may be required.
• A Remote (Home) office is required.
• Required to report to the work location per business needs.
• Essential Functions (ADAAA) LIGHT/Office environment:
• Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally.
• Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Position Summary: The Educator Talent Associate Program Manager position leads and oversees the administration of all Educator Talent grant programs, including the management of grant program structures, applications, and evaluation support. The Educator Talent Associate Program Manager supports the Educator Talent Program Manager by providing project management expertise to division teams in the areas of human resources, recruitment and hiring, procurement, accounting, budgeting, policy, systems management, and communication. This role will be an integral member of the team serving as a liaison to multiple parties, such as Department staff, state education agencies, stakeholders, and vendors, to formulate a coherent interpretation of all parties' needs while ensuring integrity to the project, program, and/or system.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Creates, implements, and leads all Educator Talent grant programs through development efforts, including grant application development and administration, initial reviews, technical support, process improvement, ongoing technical assistance, and all communications to grantees.

B. In conjunction with the Grants Fiscal Office at the department, distribute funds directly to grantees and provide any technical assistance regarding program questions.

C. Leads and facilitates rule development and revision in conjunction with supervisor and division leadership as needed for grant and corresponding efforts in the Educator Talent division.

D. Develops evaluation plans as determined by statute and in conjunction with the Director of Educator Talent Research and Impact. Creates consistent grants program evaluation processes, conducts evaluation, and creates legislatively mandated reports and presentations, which include grant implementation, findings, promising practices, program improvements, and recommendations to the State Board to either extend or revoke grants for the upcoming year.

E. Works with the other Educator Talent offices to integrate retention and recruitment grants within existing programs, monitors implementation, and impact of grant programs, fosters relationships, and makes connections between grantees, districts/BOCES and/or Colorado educator preparation agencies.

F. Provides technical assistance to all grantees for application and administration. Makes formal and informal presentations about the grant program, promising practices and lessons learned upon request.

G. Develops and maintains resources in project management (Smartsheet) and customer relationship management (Salesforce) tools that convey timely information to internal stakeholders.

H. Manages the procurement process of pre-bid educational materials for assigned contracts, which may include, is not limited to, defining the scope of work and related information necessary for purchase orders, documented quotes (DQ), request for information (RFI), and request for proposals (RFP), which includes all aspects of contract management, including renewals, amendments, and contract negotiations.

I. Develops project budgets, schedules, work plans, and cost estimates/projections as assigned in order to identify cost savings, administers, and monitors contracts, including contract negotiation and preparation of contract recommendations, and monitors projects for conformance to approved plans and contract specifications.

J. Develops and creates training materials and resources, as well as delivers formal and informal training to instruct internal and external stakeholders on policies and procedures to ensure consistency throughout the Division.

K. Ensure timely and accurate communication of office initiatives and opportunities for internal and external stakeholders by developing and implementing a comprehensive communication plan, as appropriate, for ongoing and new initiatives.

L. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: This position requires nine (9) years of experience only, OR A combination of education and experience totaling nine (9) years. Experience Only:

• Nine (9) years of professional experience in federal and/or state grant programs and/or equivalent organizational experience related to K-12 education or equivalent experience.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, public policy, or other related area.

And

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in federal and/or state grant programs and/or equivalent organizational experience related to K-12 education or equivalent experience.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS: Qualifications for Success in the Position:

• 3 (three) or more years of teaching/leadership experience, or the equivalent in the P-12 arena at the state or district level.
• 5 (five) years demonstrated experience in large-scale (over $3 million) grant budget management.
• Program evaluation knowledge and/or experience.
• Strong communication, outreach, and technical support