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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Educator Preparation Program Manager

Denver Metro, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$4,898.39/mo - $5,100.42/mo

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado's Department of Higher Education, and they are seeking an Educator Preparation Program Manager to provide administrative and budgetary oversight for state-appropriated programs. The role involves engaging with stakeholders, managing program budgets, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines for educator preparation programs.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Calculate and maintain annual budgets for both programs according to state statute and stakeholder feedback

Review and approve rural stipend applicants for payment in a timely manner and communicate with accounting staff to disburse funds

Engage Colorado Center for Rural Education staff regularly to ensure timely accounting of spending and remaining annual funds

Serve as CDHE representative on the Colorado Center for Rural Education’s Advisory Council and Partner Committee

Serve as the liaison to the Colorado Center for Rural Education, currently housed at the University of Northern Colorado

Lead and provide technical assistance to Colorado Center for Rural Education and educator preparation program partners for multiple programs

Receive and review the Center for Rural Education’s annual report and make annual budget and policy recommendations accordingly

Receive annual Teacher Mentor Grant reports and compile, review, forward and publish the annual Growing Great Teachers Mentor Grant legislative report in cooperation with the Director of Educator Pathways and Workforce Policy

Update annual Teacher Mentor Grant application for distribution to eligible educator preparation programs and, upon receipt of annual proposals, coordinate review against statutory program requirements

Create annual Teacher Mentor Grant budgets and statements of work, organize contractual language and documents for applicable signatures, and coordinate invoicing and payments of grant funds with institutional staff

Engage Teacher Mentor Grant programs in regular correspondence to ensure continuous improvement and alignment to annual agreements

Ensure that communications about these programs, their eligibility requirements, and their outcomes are updated and shared in a timely manner with partners and in CDHE communications

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Program developmentProgram budgetingHigher education managementCompliance with federal statuteStakeholder communicationCustomer serviceCritical thinkingTime managementAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Associates degree or certification from an accredited University or College in education, early childhood education, public policy, business administration, higher education, management or closely related field

Three (3) years of experience in a related field can replace the education requirement of an associate's degree

Two (2) plus years of experience in program development and implementation

Two (2) plus years of experience in state government, higher education, or scholarship program coordination/management

Two (2) plus years of experience in program budgeting

Preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in education

Two (2) plus years of experience in program launch

Experience with compliance to federal statute 2 CFR 200

Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, software and equipment, including the use of personal computers, telephones, Zoom, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams)

Knowledge of state statutes, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines

Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations

Ability to manage sensitive issues and confidential information

Ability to think critically and apply reasoning and analysis

Ability to take the initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner

Ability to communicate effectively and timely, both written and verbally

Ability to employ attention to technical detail and accuracy

Ability to apply time management skills to prioritize work

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal/external stakeholders

Ability to provide excellent customer service