Upward Bound Grant Administration

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

Grant Administration, Compliance, and Fiscal Oversight 

• Supervise the fiscal aspects, personnel administration, and evaluation processes of the project to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education requirements. 

• Maintain familiarity with federal TRIO legislation, regulations, and guidance. 

• Serve as the primary liaison between the U.S. Department of Education and the Fort Lewis College Upward Bound Program. 

• Maintain accurate program records and documentation required by the Department of Education. 

• Ensure compliance with all federal grant requirements and monitor performance outcomes. 

• Complete and submit all required annual, quarterly, and special reports in a timely manner. 

• Monitor grant expenditures and maintain sound fiscal decision-making to ensure program compliance. 

• Review and approve budget expenditures, purchasing requests, contracts, travel requests, and personnel-related expenditures. 

• Work collaboratively with College fiscal staff to monitor grant budgets and ensure proper use of federal funds. 

• Monitor documentation of program services and activities to ensure program compliance and audit readiness. 

• Attend and participate in professional development activities related to TRIO and federal grant administration. 

Grant Renewal and Strategic Planning 

• Lead preparation for the next Upward Bound grant competition and funding cycle. 

• Develop and coordinate a grant application work plan and timeline. 

• Collect, organize, and analyze required program performance and outcome data for grant renewal. 

• Coordinate gathering of institutional, community, and participant data necessary for a competitive grant application. 

• Collaborate with program staff and institutional partners to develop project objectives, services, outcomes, and evaluation plans. 

• Prepare narrative sections, budgets, supporting documentation, and other materials required for grant submission. This position is not required to finalize or submit grant 

• If a federal funding opportunity announcement is not released prior to the end of the temporary appointment, create a detailed transition plan, timeline, and resource repository for completion of the application by subsequent personnel.  

Program Evaluation and Administrative Leadership 

• Oversee project evaluation activities and review performance outcomes. 

• Ensure data collection and reporting systems support federal reporting requirements. 

• Review operational policies, procedures, and documentation to support program effectiveness. 

• Provide administrative guidance and support to program staff during the transition period. 

• Coordinate with the acting program lead regarding program operations and emerging needs. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree required 

• Five years of experience administering federally funded programs, grants, or educational opportunity programs. 

• Three years of experience with budget management, compliance monitoring, and reporting. 

• Three years of experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data. 

• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills. 

• Effective written, oral, and intercultural communication skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree 

• Experience with TRIO programs. 

• Successful grant writing or grant management experience. 

• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Education regulations and reporting requirements. 

• Experience in higher education or college access programs. 

Compensation

• $32.93/hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process

A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Application materials received by 11:59 PM on November 8, 2026, will receive full consideration.

The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts

and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
 The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy

• Sexual assault policy

• Campus security policies

• Campus/community resources

• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

• Where to find registered sex offender information

• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

• Reporting crimes

 
 The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at:   www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request.   You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?    
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049mgillman@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.