Grant and Systems Coordinator

Job Location

15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, Colorado

The Grant and Systems Coordinator will support key initiatives focused on homelessness prevention and Built for Zero expansion. This term‑limited, 1‑year grant‑funded role will coordinate and improve programs that address housing stability, service delivery, and funding compliance.

Salary: $28.48 – $35.60 per hour.
Classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible) – up to 40 hours per week.
Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision; paid time off; 11 paid holidays; retirement pension plan; and other City of Aurora benefits.

• Create sustainability and contingency plans for grant‑funded initiatives.
• Monitor grant‑funded programs to ensure compliance with funding requirements, contracts, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct desk reviews and on‑site monitoring visits to assess performance, documentation, and internal controls.
• Identify potential risks or areas of concern and proactively recommend strategies to mitigate compliance issues.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to subrecipients to support compliance and successful program implementation.
• Represent Aurora on regional homelessness‑related boards and committees, focusing on inter‑municipality and inter‑county coordination.
• Coordinate and implement programs aligned with the Aurora@Home program, ensuring long‑term impact for priority populations.
• Assist with multi‑agency coordination, particularly for veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Contribute to departmental strategy, goals, budgets, communications, and outreach; operate independently or as part of project teams.
• Oversee cross‑sector projects to improve housing and service systems; engage with stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness.
• Build and maintain key community partnerships; attend and facilitate meetings; serve on community boards, committees, and work groups.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of grant monitoring experience.
• 2 years of related experience in government, social work, or homelessness services.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Knowledge of government project administration, grant management, compliance, budgeting, and community outreach principles.
• Understanding of inequities facing people experiencing homelessness (race, gender expression, disability, sexual orientation).

• Record keeping and tracking expenditures.
• Teamwork and partnership building.
• Strong interpersonal and managerial skills.
• Proficiency with Windows‑based programs.
• Strong customer service and crisis communication skills.
• Attention to detail and error correction.
• Problem‑solving skills and ability to establish effective relationships with City departments, other governmental entities, community organizations, and citizens.

Physical Demands:
Light work involving moving no more than 20 pounds, occasional lifting, carrying, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, and stooping. Requires clear vision, speech, hearing, hand/eye coordination, and the ability to operate computer equipment. Work Environment:
Clean, comfortable office setting with standard office equipment, computer, and internet access. Eligible for furlough days (unpaid) in January, April, July, and December.

July 16th, 2026. The position may close quickly on a first‑come, first‑serve basis.

City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or military status. The City may use automated tools for fraud prevention but always performs meaningful human review.