Campus Program Specialist - Remote/Hybrid (Term-Limited Through 09/30/2026).

Department Information

This term-limited position is funded through 09/30/2026. The continuation of the position beyond this time depends on the availability of the grant funds. This posting may fill other similar positions in the same class including some permanent regular and term-limited positions.

About The Colorado Department Of Local Affairs

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

Vision

The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building, strategic training, research, technical assistance, and funding to localities.

Mission

Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities

Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?

The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our community and are passionate about supporting our community. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.

In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Medical and dental plans
• RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
• Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program.
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Employee wellness programs
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
• Training opportunities
• Paid life insurance
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans

Description of Job

Division of Housing - Office of Homeless Initiatives

Division of Housing's (DOH) Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI) exists to create and maintain solutions towards resolving homelessness across Colorado, including increasing access to quality, sustainable supportive housing. OHI partners with state and local service providers and agencies to provide affordable housing opportunities for persons experiencing homelessness with complex needs: i.e., behavioral health conditions, disabling conditions, veterans, youth, and persons experiencing long-term homelessness with frequent utilization of public systems.

Campus Programs Specialist

The Campus Programs Specialist serves the Division of Housing’s three campus programs, which provide an array of homelessness response services, programming and housing. These include the Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community (Ft. Lyon), Ridge View Supportive Residential Community (Ridge View) (SB22-211) and Denver-Metropolitan Regional Navigation Campus (Denver Navigation Campus) (HB22-1378).

This position will assist the Campus Manager with contract management, contract monitoring, and program oversight for the Denver-Metro Navigation campus(es), the Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community campus and Ridge View Supportive Residential Community campus to include developing and publicizing program guidelines, providing

guidance to local government and nonprofit agencies, ensuring program requirements and federal rules and regulations are adhered to, decision making regarding program and project eligibility, managing and maintaining distribution of grants effectively, and overseeing accounting and audit functions for the administration of grants and contracts.

Additionally, the position will work to further the efforts of the OHI towards ending homelessness for special populations, including the management of other grants and partnerships for special populations (veterans, youth, families, persons with disabilities, ex-offenders, and/or chronically homeless). The position will focus on expanding the OHI’s impact through strategic partnerships in order to provide additional permanent housing opportunities for Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.

Job Duties

The job duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following;

Contract Management and Monitoring

This position will manage programming grant agreements and contracts at the Division

The Core Elements Of The Programs Include

of Housing two new campuses programs that provide an array of homelessness response services, programming and housing. These include the Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community (Ft. Lyon), the Ridge View Supportive Residential Community (Ridge View) (SB 22-211) and Denver- Metropolitan Regional Navigation Campus (Denver Navigation Campus) (HB 22-1378).

• Conducting ongoing monitoring of the work of DOH grantees and contracts.
• Overseeing budgets, reviewing and submitting pay requests, developing agreement amendments or option letters, and monitoring contract performance measures.

Program Development

This position will develop program guidelines, policies, and materials for the Metro

Navigation Campus, the Ft. Lyon campus and Ridge View campus to ensure the law is being met and the program is implemented fairly, consistently, and efficiently.

• Uses feedback from grantees, contractors and applicants as well as guidance through the law to create or adjust policy guidance on program implementation.
• Develops and implements processes for ensuring accuracy, data quality, and no duplication of benefits across programs.
• Communicates guidelines and policies to grantees, contractors and applicants through regular meetings, written communications, FAQs and the DOH website.
• Develops guidance on how contractors and grantees should implement policy changes in their workflow.

Technical Assistance

This Position advises and provides guidance to multiple grantees/contractors/subcontractors

on various technical issues relating to procurement procedures, and program requirements.

• Interprets and develops program rules, state laws, and guidance when providing technical assistance to the program customers and provides expert advice to ensure understanding of the applicable program regulations, policies, and laws. Position will evaluate the performance of contract agencies and the effectiveness of their programs.

On-site monitoring

This position will conduct on-site administrative quality control, ensuring housing and

shelters meet health and safety inspections to detect possible violations of local habitability code, HUD housing quality standards (HQS).

• These inspections include client files,data reports, as well as programmatic service components.
• Based upon the monitoring findings, writes monitoring compliance letter with regards to state and federal requirements and requests that the contractor remedy the identified issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the qualifications:

Option 1

Six years of experience in community organizing and managing resources for individuals experiencing homelessness or vulnerable populations.

This includes lived/volunteer/professional experience that demonstrates skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Using customer service skills to provide technical guidance and advice to contractors or grantees.
• Implementing interpersonal skills to collaborate with different organizations, or local groups, to identify and organize on shared community goals around homelessness and recovery.
• Using your analytical skills to review and manage government grants and contracts.
• Using analytical skills to conduct data analysis to drive program improvements.
• Reading and interpreting statutes and regulations related to housing and/or homelessness.

OR

Option 2

A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Political Science, Human Services, Public Health, Planning, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other closely related field as determined by the department.

AND

Two years of experience in community organizing and managing resources for individuals experiencing homelessness or vulnerable populations.

This includes lived/volunteer/professional experience that demonstrates skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Using your analytical skills to review and manage government grants and contracts.
• Using analytical skills to conduct data analysis to drive program improvements.
• Reading and interpreting statutes and regulations related to housing and/or homelessness.
• Using customer service skills to provide technical guidance and advice to contractors or grantees.
• Implementing interpersonal skills to collaborate with different organizations, or local groups, to identify and organize on shared community goals around homelessness and recovery.

OR

Option 3

A Master's degree in Social Work, Political Science, Human Services, Public Health, Planning, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other closely related field as determined by the department.

AND

One year of experience in community organizing and managing resources for individuals experiencing homelessness or vulnerable populations.

This includes lived/volunteer/professional experience that demonstrates skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Reading and interpreting statutes and regulations related to housing and/or homelessness.
• Using customer service skills to provide technical guidance and advice to contractors or grantees.
• Implementing interpersonal skills to collaborate with different organizations, or local groups, to identify and organize on shared community goals around homelessness and recovery.
• Using analytical skills to conduct data analysis to drive program improvements.
• Using your analytical skills to review and manage government grants and contracts.

OR

Option 4

A Doctorate degree in Social Work, Political Science, Human Services, Public Health, Planning, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other closely related field as determined by the department.

Please provide a detailed description with documented examples of your work experience that describes how you meet the following:

• Reading and interpreting statutes and regulations related to housing and/or homelessness.
• Using customer service skills to provide technical guidance and advice to contractors or grantees.
• Implementing interpersonal skills to collaborate with different organizations, or local groups, to identify and organize on shared community goals around homelessness and recovery.
• Using your analytical skills to review and manage government grants and contracts.
• Using analytical skills to conduct data analysis to drive program improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications;

• Experience or training in project management related to housing, substance use recovery or homelessness,
• State of Colorado work experience developing technical guidance for program stakeholders,
• Experience in program performance management and evaluation.
• Experience developing policies, guidelines, and materials for program participants of housing, substance use recovery or homelessness programs,
• Experience managing and monitoring grants and contracts of housing, substance use recovery or homelessness programs,
• Experience providing services to homeless populations and/or persons in substance use recovery,

Required Skills and Competencies:

The candidate will possess the following skills and competencies;

• Ability to work effectively with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Superior critical and analytical thinking.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize appropriately.

Conditions Of Employment

• You MUST be a Colorado resident to apply for this position.
• Successful candidate must sign a waiver of appeal and retention rights associated with the term-limited position.
• Travel – Explain: Various in-state travel with local sub-grantees and community partners; conferences & training
• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Application Checklist

This experience must be demonstrated in your application to be considered for employment. "See Resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of a properly completed State of Colorado online application. Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.

Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be accepted.

The Application May Include The Following Documents

• A resume (attach to your online application).
• A cover letter (attach to your online application).

Note: Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) if applying are required to participate in the comparative analysis process.

Comparative Analysis

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis. The comparative analysis for this position will include a skill assessment. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, the next step will include a video or a voice screening of the applicants.