Coordinator of Innovation Programs - Term-Limited 6 / 31 / 2026

Coordinator Of Innovation Programs

Under this term-limited position, the Coordinator of Innovation Programs assists with the management of two programs under Senate Bill 21-106 and Senate Bill 24-143. This position is responsible for developing and disseminating guidelines to participating in postsecondary programs to ensure appropriate use of state funding. The Coordinator of Innovation Programs will ensure compliance with eligibility and quality requirements among participating postsecondary institutions and training programs, and provide technical assistance under SB21-106, which creates the fourth-year innovation pilot program in the Department. This position also serves as the lead in developing and managing reporting and evaluations for the program.

The Coordinator of Innovation Programs is also responsible for providing administrative and organizational support, conducting research, and extending technical assistance to postsecondary institutions, training providers, and other state agencies including the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Apprenticeship Colorado, and other stakeholders in support of SB24-143 : Credential Quality Apprenticeship Classification.

Job duties include :

• Act as liaison for the pilot program between the Department, the Colorado Department of Education, participating postsecondary institutions, local education providers (participating high schools and school districts), and participating training program providers.
• Receive and maintain information regarding students eligible for the pilot program as provided by local education providers.
• Work with the Department fiscal area to ensure timely disbursement of state funds to postsecondary programs on behalf of eligible students.
• Update and disseminate guidelines for participating postsecondary programs which clearly describe allowable uses of pilot program funding.
• Lead the development and management of reporting and evaluations and develop resources and materials, such as data tracking tools, needs assessments, and reporting templates.
• Compile and communicate information regarding changes to policies or guidelines necessary to administer the pilot program.
• Coordinate with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment for approved training providers under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
• Identify improvement opportunities within the program; guide, interpret, and synthesize data and reports to drive overall program improvement; and develop requests for recommendations regarding the implementation of the program.

For the Credential Quality Apprenticeship Classification :

Minimum qualifications include :

Physical and mental standards include :

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to HR@dhe.state.co.us.

The employee typically works in a standard office environment where the noise level is moderate, and the office has controlled temperatures. Works a 40-hour work week, either remotely, hybrid, or in-office, depending on the arrangement met during employment with the supervisor during normal office hours of MondayFriday 8 : 00 am 5 : 00 pm. Job duties may occasionally require working extended hours or hours outside of the regular schedule.

This grant funded position is term limited until June 31, 2026, with the possibility of an extension until December 31, 2027.