GEAR UP Wyoming Grant Manager
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JOB TITLE:
GEAR UP Wyoming Grant Manager
JOB PURPOSE: Develop and implement short and longrange 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 and UW policies and procedures regarding the operation of GEAR UP Wyoming bymaintaining current and accurate knowledge of federal legislation regulations and priorities pertaining to GEAR UP programs.
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.
- Oversee hiring training and supervision of temporary staff for a weeklong UW summer academy including planning and implementation of summer recruitment activities courses and requirements for high school age students attending from partner sites.
- Oversee project compliance with federal reporting guidelines by ensuring adherence to data collection and grant performance timelines.
- Hire train supervise and evaluate up to five professional staff.
- Negotiate and monitor subrecipient agreements with GEAR UP Wyoming 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 grantwriting 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 studentcentered 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 yearround periodic instate travelby car to engage with statewide partners.
- Outofstate travel to professional conferences and trainings.
COMPETENCIES:
- Integrity
- Strategic Planning
- Work Prioritization & Management
- Quantity of Work
- Consistency
- Analysis/Problem Identification
- Delegating Responsibility
- Individual Leadership
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree and 5 years workrelated experience OR
Masters degree and 3 years workrelated experience
Required licensure certification registration or other requirements:
- Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
- Successful criminal background check necessary for working with minors is required
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree in a field related to project objectives and services.
- Ability to manage and administer a largescale educational grant project over a wide geographic area including identifying and managing sources of costshare and matching funds.
- Understanding of the academic financial and personal/social needs of lowincome secondary school students who are underrepresented in college enrollment.
- An individual who has experienced barriers to educational access and success similar to those of the population being served.
- Knowledge of rigorous high school curricula and the professional development needs of secondary school educators.
- Ability to develop and maintain productive cooperative relationships with grant staff and partners as well as communicate effectively with a wide range of constituencies at the local state and national level.
- 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.
- Experience managing grantfunded programs subject to federal compliance and familiarity with writing competitive grant proposals.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
PLEASE NOTE: This is an atwill grantfunded position.
- 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) contactinformation for four workrelated 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 Wyomings lowincome middle and high school students
- As Grant Manager what services and activities 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.
WORK LOCATION:
Oncampus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates requiring work authorization sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. In compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us ator email.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a charming town of 30000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4year university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach with stateoftheart facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting theAbout Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramies beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit Experience:
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