Grants Program Assistant — Remote/Hybrid Support

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance

Paid time off

PERA retirement

Public transit benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Colorado Department of Education seeks a detail-oriented grants administrator to support the Grants Program Administration Office. You will handle GAINS user access, assist with grant development and reviews, and coordinate activities across multiple programs while providing dependable administrative support.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and collaboration with internal teams. Hybrid work arrangements, travel as needed, and a focus on efficiency and customer service are

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing customer service or technical support to internal/external users.
• Experience with grants programs or public-sector programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Grants Program Administration Office (GPA).
• Manage GAINS access and troubleshoot user issues.
• Support grant/award program activities including development, reviews, and monitoring in GAINS.
• Maintain organizational documents and manage budgeting, travel, and purchasing processes.
• Support internal and external communication for GPA and coordinate Office Hours and website updates.
• Assist leadership with project management and Smartsheet workflows.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GAINS grants system

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Job description

Colorado Department of Education seeks a detail-oriented grants administrator to support the Grants Program Administration Office. You will handle GAINS user access, assist with grant development and reviews, and coordinate activities across multiple programs while providing dependable administrative support.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and collaboration with internal teams. Hybrid work arrangements, travel as needed, and a focus on efficiency and customer service are