Educator Preparation Program Manager

Educator Preparation Program Manager

Under general supervision, the Educator Preparation Program Manager provides administrative and budgetary oversight for state-appropriated programs for the Colorado Department of Higher Education. The Educator Preparation Program Manager engages in frequent communication with relevant stakeholders, provides technical assistance and expertise as needed, ensures alignment of budget allocations and spending, and completes statutorily required reporting.

Job Duties

The duties listed below reflect the different types of work that may be performed. The omission of any specific duty will not prevent the assignment of work that is appropriately related to this position.

• 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

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Qualifications Education and Experience

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education : 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.

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

Experience : Two (2) plus years of experience in the following areas :

Preferred Qualifications Education :

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

Experience :

Two (2) plus years of experience in the following areas :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Physical and Mental Standards (Hybrid Setting)

The physical and mental standards described here are representative of those that must typically be met by employees to perform the essential functions of this class successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical Working Conditions

Notice

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The duties, expectations, and actions listed for this role may change at any time with or without notice.

The 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.