The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives .

JOB TITLE:

GEAR-UP Wyoming Grant Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

Develop short- and long-range plans to ensure the success of the GEAR-UP Wyoming grant. Continually evaluate and assess overall and individual grant activities and institute required changes to ensure resources are effectively utilized and project objectives are achieved. Ensure compliance with federal legislation and regulations and SEO (Student Educational Opportunity) and UW policies and procedures regarding the operation of GEAR-UP Wyoming by maintaining current and accurate knowledge of federal legislation, regulations, and priorities pertaining to GEAR-UP programs.

This position is grant funded and considered at-will employment.

Salary: $65,196 - $74,976

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and monitor project operating policies and procedures including partners’ accurate record keeping of participants' files and data management of services delivered in compliance with federal regulations.
Develop and manage the GEAR-UP Wyoming annual budget and monitor partner site budgets while adhering to federal regulations regarding allowable and unallowable expenditures and services, including matching and scholarship funds.
Ensure that federal and institutional scholarship funds are awarded in compliance with federal legislation and institutional policies.
Ensure project compliance with federal reporting guidelines by monitoring timelines, data collection, and grant performance.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate up to five professional staff.
Oversee hiring, training, and supervision of temporary staff for a week-long, UW summer academy, including planning and completion of summer recruitment, activities, courses, and requirements for high school age students attending from partner sites.
Negotiate and monitor agreements with community college partners on services provided to participants, meeting data collection obligations, professional development activities, developing and managing budgets, and grant compliance.
Provide information and data in multiple formats for multiple audiences in a timely manner. Manage grant-writing processes.
Maintain a professional approach to problem solving and act as a role model for staff management of unexpected or challenging circumstances.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Participate in SEO administrative and student-centered activities and assist in the development of SEO policy and procedures.
Represent SEO on university or outreach committees, as directed.
Occasional evening/weekend hours during the academic year and year-round, periodic, in-state travel by car to engage with statewide partners.
Out-of-state travel to professional conferences and trainings.

COMPETENCIES:

Integrity
Strategic Planning
Work Prioritization & Management
Quantity of Work
Consistency
Analysis/Problem Identification
Delegating Responsibility
Individual Leadership

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule after 6 months.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, or a field related to project objectives and services.

Experience: 2 years of comparable experience administering educational access programs.

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements:

Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
Successful criminal background check necessary for working with minors is required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in education, administration, or a field related to project objectives and services
Four years’ of comparable experience managing grant-funded programs subject to federal compliance.
Ability to manage and administer a large-scale educational grant project over a wide geographic area.
Understanding of the academic, financial, and personal/social needs of low-income secondary school students who are underrepresented in college enrollment.
Knowledge of rigorous high school curricula and the professional development needs of secondary school educators.
Ability to identify and manage sources of in-kind, matching funds for grant-funded programs.
Ability to develop and maintain productive, cooperative relationships with grant staff and partners, including traveling to partner sites regularly.
Ability to collect and analyze data and use proprietary databases to facilitate strategic planning, assess the success of the project in achieving its goals, and communicate with stakeholders.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills along with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of constituencies at the local, state, and national level.
Experience managing grant-funded programs subject to federal compliance.
An individual who has experienced barriers to educational access and success similar to those of the population being served.
High level of proficiency using Microsoft software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Familiarity with writing competitive grant proposals.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
1) cover letter,
2) resume specifically addressing the qualifications of this position,
3) contact information for four work-related references, and
4) a one page or less statement that addresses the following questions:
- What are the barriers to successful preparation and entry into postsecondary education among Wyoming's low-income middle and high school students?
- As Grant Manager, what services would you provide to GEAR UP students and families to ensure students are prepared to enroll in and complete a college degree program?

Applications that do not include all required materials will not be considered.

This position will remain open until filled.

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

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