Program Manager I — Grants & Community Programs

Volunteers of America Colorado; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Wellness Day

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work-Life Balance

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a Program Manager I to supervise staff, manage program budgets, and coordinate with community partners to meet funder requirements and program objectives. Directly oversees client service teams and develops policies to support staff wellbeing and client outcomes.

You will ensure compliance with regulations, monitor progress toward goals, and collaborate with statewide staff to maintain high-quality services across a single grant or contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, human services, or related field.
• At least 1 year of direct supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with program compliance, grants, contracts, and finances.
• Colorado driver’s license and auto insurance; vehicle for work travel.
• Ability to complete agency credentialing within 12 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the assigned grant agreement by ensuring compliance with grant commitment and expectations of program funders and VOA, including the provision of supportive services.
• Trains, supervises and evaluates staff members. Ensures compliance with the requirements of their respective job descriptions and accordance with established best practice standards.
• Composes and manages annual program budgets representative of grant agreements with program funders; monitors expenses and revises budgets as needed.
• Conducts and facilitates regular internal reviews of all components, including monitoring for compliance to program requirements and best practice through client file reviews and client and community feedback.
• Is proactive in remaining apprised of evolving program regulations, standards, and best practice, and effectively integrates these practices into program operations.
• Collaborates with administrative services staff to ensure that appropriate financial, personnel, and operational standards are adhered to as indicated by grant agreements with program funders.
• Aggregates and reviews program data to determine the effectiveness of services and progress in meeting service goals as indicated by program funders.
• Utilizes program data to develop strategic action plans for outreach and service delivery.
• Ensures program staff provide accurate and timely documentation, adhere to confidentiality, recordkeeping, reporting, and data entry and collection standards.
• Coordinates activities among community and maintains excellent working relationship with community stakeholders.
• Assists in preparation of regular grant applications, updated, or requests for information.
• Collaborates with statewide field office staff to facilitate the continuity of high-quality services.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial management

Operational management

Grants/contracts management

Personnel management

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, human services, or related field

Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, human services, or related field

Job description

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a Program Manager I to supervise staff, manage program budgets, and coordinate with community partners to meet funder requirements and program objectives. Directly oversees client service teams and develops policies to support staff wellbeing and client outcomes.

You will ensure compliance with regulations, monitor progress toward goals, and collaborate with statewide staff to maintain high-quality services across a single grant or contract.