Grant Manager

This position is only open to current Residents of Colorado.Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.This position is funded through the Federal State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grant (SFIG) award and is term-limited to September 30, 2029.This announcement is posted until filled or preferred candidate(s) are identified; it is in your best interest to apply early.Colorado Department of Education – What We DoThe 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.Why Work For CDEThe 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) www.copera.org• Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)• Paid professional development opportunitiesA 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 as compared to others doing 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.Position Summary:The Charter Schools Facilities Grant Manager serves as the primary contact for applicants and sub-grantees of the Federal State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grant (SFIG) award and will administer all operational elements of the grant program as specified in the state’s application to the federal office. SFIG is a federal program that will provide $35.5 million to Colorado over the next five years to help charter schools address facilities needs. With these funds, the Colorado Department of Education will then award the funds to charter schools through a sub-grant process.Through strong relationship building, the Grant Manager will ensure charter school applicants and sub-grant recipients receive timely and fair review of eligibility for the grant and effective progress monitoring over the life of the application/grant. Once awards have been issued, the position will monitor sub-grantees for compliance with federal and state regulations to ensure proper use of funds. The manager also supports the Project Director on the writing and submission of required federal reports.This position is supervised by the Director of Charter Schools (who serves as the federally designated Project Director for the grant) and advises the Director on grant compliance responsibilities of the program to the U.S. Department of Education.Key Duties and Responsibilities:• Under the supervision of the Director of Charter Schools, administers the State Facilities Incentive sub-grant program by doing the following:• Assist in the development of content, provide structure, edit, and format sub-grant Requests for Applications (“RFAs”), RFA rubrics, and other sub-grant documents as needed• Work with the Grants Program Administration team of CDE to configure the application and award structures within the Department’s grants management system (GAINS)• Assist with sub-grant applicant and post-award trainings• Administer sub-grant applicant eligibility reviews• Review applications for required revisions• Review and approve revisions and requirements for release of sub-grant funds• Draft award letters• Work with the Grants Fiscal Management Unit of CDE to ensure budget approval for schools and fiscal document release• Implement SFIG sub-grantee monitoring, which includes:• Develop, review, and implement protocols for monitoring calls, technical assistance webinars, and ongoing communication pathways• Monitor sub-grantees for programmatic milestones progress and compliance with Federal General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and federal non-regulatory guidance• Conduct risk assessments,• Confirm and monitor sub-grantee eligibility, and• Evaluate a sub-grantee’s annual progress through the SFIG program.• Sub-grant Close-out:• Review and manage final reports and close-out procedures for sub-grant recipients and issue a “notice of completion”• Support the Director of Charter Schools with preparing Annual Performance Reports (APRs), Final Performance Reports (FPRs), and data collection grant reports (WestEd) that are submitted to the U.S. Department of Education.• The position also provides programmatic oversight to the designated grants fiscal office staff to carry out grant program objectives.• Serves as a presenter about the SFIG program at Charter School conferences and other possible regional, state, or national stakeholder events.• Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:• 3 or more years of experience administering state or federal grant programs.• 2 or more years of experience in customer service.• Experience managing complex projects with high accountability for paying close attention to detail.• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Strong interpersonal skills.• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in various technologies such as MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point. As well as comfort with mobile technologies such as webinars and virtual conferencing.• Highly organized.Preferred Qualifications:• A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Political Science, Finance, Engineering, Public Administration or a related field.• Experience working with Colorado charter schools including knowledge of charter authorizer and governance structures• Familiarity with the Colorado Charter School Capital Construction Program• Familiarity with public school finance and basic accounting principlesConditions of Employment (Required):• Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.Complete Applications must include:• Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS.• Resume: Required - AttachFOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.Email Address:All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment OpportunityThe State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to hr@cde.state.co.us.