Educator Talent Associate Program Manager - Non-Classified

Department Information

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.

Colorado Department Of Education –

What We Do:

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, 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.

• 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; may be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs. frequently or 20 lbs occasionally; required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.; light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
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  Required:
  
  required to independently obtain and determine means to complete travel requirements.

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. The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range; however, it could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity.

• 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 with grantees.
• In conjunction with the Grants Fiscal Office at the department, distribute funds directly to grantees and provide any technical assistance regarding program questions.
• 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.
• Develops evaluation plans as determined by statute and in conjunction with the Director of Educator Talent Research and Impact; creates consistent grants program evaluation…