Educator Talent Associate Program Manager - Non-Classified

Overview

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 school districts, schools, teachers, and administrators to help them build capacity to meet student needs. CDE is the administrative arm of the State Board of Education, responsible for implementing laws, disbursing funds, holding schools and districts accountable, licensing educators, and providing public transparency of data. CDE promotes Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and Service in its work.

The work is rewarding and impacts students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. CDE offers a culture that prioritizes families and employee well-being, with benefits intended to make employees an Employer of Choice.

The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

• Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options (may include flexible hours, remote work, office work, or hybrid).
• Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options with employer contributions.
• 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.
• PERA retirement.
• Employer-paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply).
• Paid professional development opportunities.

A wide salary range is posted for this position; offers are based on a salary analysis considering experience, education, certifications, and seniority. Offers may fall within, above, or below the posted range based on evaluation.

The State of Colorado is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in hiring and advancement.

Work Environment

This position is full-time, funded by state funds (availability dependent), and eligible for a hybrid work environment.

• Extended hours may be required.
• Commuting to CDE buildings is required.
• Occasional off-site travel may be required.
• A remote (home) office is required.
• Required to report to the work location as needed.

Essential Functions (ADAAA):

• Light/Office environment: sit, view a computer screen, use keyboard and mouse for extended periods; lift up to 10 lbs frequently or 20 lbs occasionally; perform lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking; light work requiring significant walking/standing.
• DL Not
  
  Required:
  
  independently determine means to complete travel requirements.

Position Summary

The Educator Talent Associate Program Manager leads and oversees administration of Educator Talent grant programs, including program structures, applications, and evaluation support. This role supports the Educator Talent Program Manager by providing project management expertise in HR, recruitment and hiring, procurement, accounting, budgeting, policy, systems management, and communication. The role acts as a liaison to multiple parties (Department staff, state education agencies, stakeholders, vendors) to interpret needs while ensuring program integrity.

The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted range but may vary based on qualifications and internal equity.

• Creates, implements, and leads Educator Talent grant programs, including grant applications, administration, reviews, technical support, process improvement, and communications to grantees.
• Distributes funds to grantees in coordination with Grants Fiscal Office and provides technical assistance.
• Leads and facilitates rule development for grant-related efforts in the Educator Talent division.
• Develops evaluation plans, creates consistent grant evaluation processes, conducts evaluations, and prepares legislatively mandated reports and presentations.
• Collaborates with Educator Talent offices to integrate retention and recruitment grants, monitors implementation and impact, and connects grantees with districts and educator preparation agencies.
• Provides technical assistance to grantees and presents on grants,…