Rural Educators Grant Director — Equity Impact Leader

Adams State University; United States; Sur place; USD 52 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

medical

dental

vision

disability insurance

flexible spending accounts

life insurance

retirement savings plans

Résumé du poste

Adams State University in Colorado invites visionary leaders to serve as Grant Project Director, guiding rural educator initiatives and advancing equity across the Rocky Mountain region. You will oversee grant operations, budget, compliance, and reporting to drive student success and community impact.

The role emphasizes regional partnerships, strong communication, and adaptable program management, with a focus on closing opportunity gaps in rural K-12 education and educator recruitment.

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 a demonstrated ability to cultivate strong relationships, trust, and buy-in across regional school districts and community partners.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with extensive experience in public speaking and designing strategic communication materials for diverse audiences.
• Superior organizational and prioritization skills to manage and oversee multiple complex initiatives simultaneously; high adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environments.
• Deep commitment to closing opportunity gaps and expanding college access pathways, particularly within rural K-12 education, first‑generation student empowerment, and educator recruitment and retention. Experience within postsecondary preferred.

Responsabilités

• Drive Strategic Initiatives: lead overall program operations, grant compliance, fiscal management, and reporting to meet department goals.
• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: build partnerships across campus and regional communities to maximize grant outreach and impact.
• Evaluate & Elevate Success: track performance metrics, optimize program activities, and advance institutional commitments to all people, places, and perspectives.

Connaissances

Grant leadership

Budget oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Program management

Strategic planning

Formation

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree preferred

Description du poste

Adams State University in Colorado invites visionary leaders to serve as Grant Project Director, guiding rural educator initiatives and advancing equity across the Rocky Mountain region. You will oversee grant operations, budget, compliance, and reporting to drive student success and community impact.

The role emphasizes regional partnerships, strong communication, and adaptable program management, with a focus on closing opportunity gaps in rural K-12 education and educator recruitment.