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Urban Peak Compliance Manager in Denver, Colorado
Job Summary Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Finance & Operations, the Compliance Manager will be solely responsible for the lifecycle management of all agency contracts - both government and non-government. The Compliance Manager will manage a master system to ensure Urban Peak is complying with all grant requirements, including working with development, finance, data and program staff on grant proposals prior to submission to ensure grant and final contract requirements can be met.
This person will coordinate a senior team and facilitate monthly compliance meetings to track and measure program performance, data tracking and evaluation, audit and reporting coordination and financial monitoring, as well as orchestrate each department lead to complete necessary reporting requirements and address any concerns that arise. Duties include monitoring all grants for potential performance concerns and providing a monthly report to senior leadership of any emerging concerns.
The Compliance Manager will manage all housing compliance and Mothership compliance, including both programmatic and property related reporting requirements at a local, state and Federal level. This person will anticipate performance or financial challenges and proactively communicate any concerns to supervision and senior team. In the event of any compliance reports or corrective action plans, provide bi-weekly reports to the team on progress and recommendations for full compliance, including meeting established outcomes and outputs.
This position will ensure that interactions, interventions and environments at Urban Peak are trauma informed and emphasize the physical and emotional safety of youth and staff.
Who You Are: Three or more years of professional or technical experience planning the administrative aspects of a program Bachelor degree or higher in public policy, public administration, business, non-profit management, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience in public administration, non-profit management, or similar field A background in government grant oversight is highly desired High level of familiarity with local, state and federal grant programs desired High level of familiarity with non-profit entities is desired Experience in managing programs or grants, creating plans, developing and monitoring contracts, and reporting for performance and complian Must be a self-starter and be able to work with various stakeholders Must be computer proficient and possess experience of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Ability to produce results in a deadline-driven environment Sensitivity to the provision of and commitment to trauma informed care and positive youth development Ability to use second language in written and verbal communication desired (Spanish, Vietnamese, ASL) Lived experience reflective of the youth we serve encouraged but not required. Ability to pass both federal and state background checks, and a pre-employment TB screening.
What You Will Do: Administration and Compliance Collaborate with the Development Department on proposal design to ensure financial, data and program elements are aligned, and proposal requirements can be met. Lead contract negotiation, execution, implementation and monitoring. Manage a compliance tracking system to ensure Urban Peak is complying with all grant and contract requirements. Provide a monthly report of all grant and contract compliance including any challenges and steps to rectify concerns. In the event of any corrective action plans, provide bi-weekly reports on progress to resolve challenges. Ensure attainability of outputs and outcomes in grant proposals, working closely with grants manager to set realistic expectations based on current performance and anticipated expansion. Act as liaison between granting entity and agency where appropriate, and coordinate site visits f various funders. Serve as a point of contact for contract negotiations, changes and extensions. Responsible for completing and submitting all housing reporting requirements in a timely manner Responsible for local, state and federal reporting for New Markets Tax Credits, CCD General Obligations Bonds, and State funding related to the Mothership funding project. Responsible for executing all grant and contract modifications, including grant period extensions, budget modifications, or change of scope/objectives. Coordinate Senior Leadership Team and assistant directors in compliance functions to include program performance, data tracking and evaluation, audit and reporting coordination and financial monitoring. Orchestrate department leads to complete necessary reporting requirements and addressing any concerns that arise. Prepare and train program staff on high level aspects of grants to assist them in executing the work outlined in each grant Train program lead on all aspects of newly received grants - reporting, data tracking, staff outputs and targeted outcomes Oversight and Monitoring Work closely with the program oversight team to ensure contract terms are achievable, sustainable and in line with Urban Peak's program goals prior to submission of proposals. In conjunction with the Assistant Director of Program Evaluation, analyze program data to identify actual and potential problem areas, trends, and other factors that impact contract compliance, and prepare comprehensive reports of findings including solutions and recommendations.