Public Health Grants Coordinator

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Colorado PERA retirement options

Paid holidays and generous leave

Job summary

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking a Project Officer for a temporary 9-month assignment in Denver. The role supports contracted work, monitors performance, and ensures compliance with fiscal and program requirements.

Hybrid work options may be available; residency in Colorado is beneficial. The work unit focuses on prevention services, program administration, and cross-branch collaboration to improve Coloradans' health.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in contract administration, program coordination, grants management, or administrative support.
• A combination of education with a degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Behavioral Health, Health Education, Health Promotion and/or relevant experience equal to five (5) years.
• Applicants must substantiate that minimum qualifications are met in the Work Experience section of the application; “See resume” is not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and coordination to ensure successful implementation of contracted work.
• Monitor grant performance, track deliverables, and ensure compliance with CDPHE procedures.
• Prepare regular progress reports and maintain program reference materials.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues and meet deadlines.

Skills

Contract Monitoring

Grantee Relationship Management

Data Management

Budget & Financial Processing

Customer Service & Stakeholder Support

Process Improvement & Documentation

Effective Communication & Stakeholder

Time-Sensitive Project Coordination

Education

Public Health / Healthcare / Public Administration degree

Tools

Google Sheets

Excel

CRM systems

Job description

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking a Project Officer for a temporary 9-month assignment in Denver. The role supports contracted work, monitors performance, and ensures compliance with fiscal and program requirements.

Hybrid work options may be available; residency in Colorado is beneficial. The work unit focuses on prevention services, program administration, and cross-branch collaboration to improve Coloradans' health.