Grant and Systems Coordinator

About the role

The City of Aurora is seeking a Grant and Systems Coordinator to support key initiatives focused on homelessness prevention and Built for Zero expansion. This role is a term-limited position with an anticipated duration of 1 year following the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Create sustainability and contingency plans for grant-funded initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with funding requirements, contracts, and applicable regulations for grant-funded programs.
• Coordinate and implement programs aligned with the Aurora@Home program, focusing on long-term impact for priority populations.
• Represent Aurora on regional homelessness-related boards and committees, fostering inter-municipality and inter-county coordination.
• Support multi-agency coordination, particularly for veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Contribute to departmental strategy, goals, budgets, communications, and outreach; operate independently or as part of project teams.
• Oversee cross-sector projects to improve housing and service systems; engage with stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness.
• Build and maintain key community partnerships; attend and facilitate meetings; serve on community boards, committees, and workgroups in support of departmental initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1 year experience in grant monitoring.
• 2 years of related experience in fields such as government, social work, or homelessness services.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Knowledge of structure, purpose, and administration of government.
• Project management and related techniques.
• Grants management and compliance.
• Basic principles of budgeting.
• Community or citizen outreach principles and strategies.
• Foundational understanding of inequities facing people experiencing homelessness.
• Strong interpersonal and managerial skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Record keeping and tracking expenditures.
• Teamwork and forming partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal and managerial skills.
• Use of Windows-based programs.
• Customer service skills.
• Checking information for accuracy and completeness.
• Skill in public speaking and media relations.
• Problem-solving skills.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive total compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays. The salary range is $28.48 - $35.60 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $28.48 - $35.60 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a term-limited position with an anticipated duration of 1 year following the date of hire. This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate can work up to 40 hours per week.

Application Information

The deadline to submit applications is July 16th, 2026. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as they determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.