UPP Resource Bank Coordinator
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UPP Resource Bank Coordinator
Salary
$71,544.00 - $82,800.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
QAA 00148 05.28.2025
Department
Department of Early Childhood
Opening Date
08/13/2025
Closing Date
8/27/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
710 S. Ash Street, Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
jenny.n.nguyen@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
We offer a generous benefits package including:
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision plans
State paid life insurance policy
Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)
Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
State paid short-term disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union membership
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (combination of in-office and remote workplace). Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our Denver office, on the first day of employment.
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high-quality, and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado's young children, their families and early childhood professionals in all settings. CDEC provides access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and support to children, families, and early care professionals in an effort to best prepare Coloradans for future success. CDEC works with many partners, including parents, schools, child care providers, Early Childhood Councils, counties, Community Centered Boards, early intervention service providers, family resources centers, county human services, county public health, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality early childhood and family support programs.
The Registry and Career Pathways Unit provides leadership to build the infrastructure and systems that support diverse professionals across the early childhood sector through a robust workforce registry, learning management system, and by simplifying and aligning robust qualification and credentialing pathways. This unit works to identify and address barriers to access that exist for individuals who desire a career in Early Childhood Education and to support career advancement pathways through professional credentialing systems that are meaningfully aligned with other CDEC and state programs focused on the early childhood workforce. The unit has 10 professional staff dedicated to supporting both ongoing and temporary initiatives to support the continuous growth and development of the early childhood workforce, including the Professional Development Information System (PDIS), Qualification and Competency Alignment Initiatives, and the Early Childhood Professional Credential (ECPC). In addition, teams within this unit manage several key vendor contracts and ongoing engagements with external partners.
Description of Job
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Training Specialist IV (https://dhr.colorado.gov/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-h4i-training-specialist) (H4I4XX)
What you'll be doing:
The UPP Resource Bank Coordinator is responsible for managing and maintaining the Universal Preschool Resource Bank content through the Professional Development Information System (PDIS). This process supports Colorado Universal Preschool programs and professional training organizations being able to submit their curricula, resources, and training programs for review to ensure they align with Universal Preschool quality standards that are embedded in Universal Preschool rules. Adopted by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood in March 2024, the Universal Preschool rules include standards for program quality in three areas: family and community engagement, healthy development, and instructional practice. This position will add content to the Resource Bank in response to the needs and interests of preschool providers. This includes ensuring that curricula and training are aligned to the Universal Preschool Quality Standards, as well as the Competencies for Early Childhood Educators and Professionals.
Major Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
Developing processes for Universal Preschool curriculum, resource, and training alignment processes to support the Universal Preschool Division and Resource Bank.
Creates how-to guides and resources that support applications through the Universal Preschool Resource Bank alignment processes.
Creates standard operating procedures on how to review Universal Preschool Resource Bank applications.
Following standards set by the Universal Preschool program, reviews and approves Universal Preschool Resource Bank applications related to curricula and training that will be accepted for the Universal Preschool Resource Bank.
Continually revises and improves processes.
Provides technical assistance to applicants and instructors.
Post links, documents ,and trainings to the Universal Preschool Resource Bank pages within the Salesforce back-end platform of the PDIS.
Determines which files to feature in the Resource Bank.
Maintains files and links published to the Resource Bank.
Answers Help Desk questions about Resource Bank content.
Makes recommendations for enhancements to the PDIS to support the Resource Bank functionality
The position must balance meeting long-term projects and deadlines with emerging needs.
The position must be able to juggle meeting Executive deadlines for emerging topics with the need to complete longer-term projects.
Balance the interests of CDEC with those of the statewide system when serving on external committees.
Educating others in the applicability and nuances of law, rules, procedures, and policies when they question the necessity of such.
Recommend changes to CDEC policy or Division/Unit internal processes in order to implement new
developments or changes.
Examine work processes and flow based on analyses, compliance requirements, and the Division/Unit's goals and objectives to identify opportunities to improve own effectiveness and efficiency in service delivery.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description: (New)
H4I3XX
Training Specialist IV
Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only:
Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to Early Childhood. Must have at least 5 years of experience as an early childhood teacher or leader of an early childhood program.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to Early Childhood and the work assigned is equal to seven (7) years. Must have at least 5 years of experience as an early childhood teacher or leader of an early childhood program.
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application and in the supplemental questions. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section and supplemental questions of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition,part-time work will be prorated.
Substitutions: Additional related experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education in a related field may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Colorado State Related Experience
Experience engaging with different stakeholders
Knowledge of, and/or experience working in the Professional Development Information System (PDIS)
Early Childhood Experience - Familiarity with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, early childhood programs, and/or early childhood education.
Knowledge of/experience with the Colorado Universal Preschool program.
Knowledge of/ Experience with Colorado Shines QRIS
Ability to manage competing priorities in prior positions.
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to identify stakeholder groups and adapt messages and approach to various audiences
Ability to relate to diverse stakeholder groups, develop audience-appropriate messages, and adapt strategies to various audiences
Experience leading projects with a team of peers and facilitating review and approval workflows with leadership outside of the division.
Experience with collaborative efforts at the state and local levels and understanding related public policy and systems efforts.
Ability to balance and maintain compliance between the needs and intent of the Federal and State agencies with the needs of stakeholders.
Process improvement skills.
Highly Desired:
Early childhood curriculum design
Training and instructional design, including best practices in adult learning
Experience designing training materials for early childhood programs
Ability to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to inform resource development
Strong understanding of culturally and linguistically responsive practices in early childhood development
DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must pass a background check prior to employment.
Employees who have been disciplinary, terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDEC Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
A resume.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA Accommodations:
CDEC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the HR Specialist, Jenny Nguyen at jenny.n.nguyen@state.co.us.
Technical Assistance:
If you experience difficulty in uploading or attaching documents to your online application, or for any other technical difficulties, call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 anytime between 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
The Department does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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This position requires the incumbent to travel for stakeholder meetings, required professional development, or attending a conference, both in and out of state. As a condition of employment, do you have reliable transportation and are you willing to travel in order to fulfill the duties of this position?
Yes
No
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Are you willing to accept an offer within the posted salary range?
Yes
No
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Former state employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. Otherwise, please list N/A.
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please provide your EID (employee identification number will start with 99....), and please list your dates of employment and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked.
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Describe your knowledge and experience with early childhood curriculum design and development.
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Describe an experience when you have implemented and tracked a new process.
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Explain your experience with early childhood programming and/or the Colorado Universal Preschool program.
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This position has been designated as hybrid. The Hiring Manager will discuss the expectations and details of the schedule with you during the interview process. A hybrid position can work a portion of the time from home and a portion of the time in the state workplace location. A workspace is provided for the employee when they come into the office, which could include a cubicle, office, or hoteling station. When required to come into the assigned state workplace, the employee is required to bear the expense of commuting. Do you understand this expectation and are you willing to meet this requirement? [Please write "YES" in the space below in order to continue in the selection process.]
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