Grant Project Director: Elevating Rural Educator Access

Colorado POST; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado, invites applications for a Grant Project Director to lead the Developing Rural Educators Grant. The role drives program operations, ensures compliance, and manages budgets while engaging with regional school districts and community partners to expand access and outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree (Doctoral preferred), strong grant leadership, and excellent communication skills to advance equity and educational opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; terminal doctoral degree strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in grant project leadership, budget oversight, and compliance, with federal grant management experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading regional initiatives with school districts and community partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with public speaking and strategic communications experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic initiatives and oversee program operations, grant compliance, fiscal management, and reporting.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across campus and regional communities to maximize grant outreach and impact.
• Evaluate performance metrics, optimize activities, and advance commitments to diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Grant project leadership

Budget oversight

Regional leadership

Communication

Project execution

Education

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado, invites applications for a Grant Project Director to lead the Developing Rural Educators Grant. The role drives program operations, ensures compliance, and manages budgets while engaging with regional school districts and community partners to expand access and outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree (Doctoral preferred), strong grant leadership, and excellent communication skills to advance equity and educational opportunities