Colorado Skills Institute Program Director

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　　Colorado Skills Institute Program Director

　　Salary

　　$83,800.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Denver, CO

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　GJA-299903-01242024-NMC

　　Department

　　Colorado Community College System

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/7/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

　　FLSA

　　Determined by Position

　　Primary Physical Work Address

　　9101 E Lowry Blvd Denver, CO 80230

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Department Information

　　To apply: https://schooljobs.com/careers/cccs/systemoffice

　　Description of Job

　　The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Program Director to join our System Office’s Workforce Development team to lead the Colorado Skills Institute (CSI). The primary goal of the CSI is to provide a consistent and quality approach to non-credit and workforce development that allows CCCS to reach the scale necessary to generate revenue and serve Colorado and beyond. CCCS provides generous leave, excellent benefits (https://internal.cccs.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/) , and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado.

　　One way CCCS is reimagining workforce training is through the Colorado Skills Institute (CSI), in which we will create a credential marketplace that will house online courses that are industry-recognized, and include noncredit, short-term, competency-based options. As part of the CSI, CCCS will develop and offer industry-recognized training pathways and will position itself as the partner of choice for statewide employers for noncredit and customized training options.

　　This is a term-limited role and is funded through June 30, 2026.

　　Duties Include:

　　In this role, you will provide leadership, operational and technical planning and execution expertise, and strategic direction within CCCS to manage the successful implementation of the CSI. You will collaborate with System and college leadership, the CSI committees, and the CSI Project Team to ensure the Colorado Skills Institute is in place by July 2024 with positive revenue within the first three years of operation.

　　Develop and execute three-year detailed strategic and work plans in consultation with the Executive Sponsor and key stakeholders to implement the CSI.

　　Design the student experience, business processes, technology enhancements, cost model, and branding and marketing.

　　Oversee the implementation of the work plan by leading, collaborating, and facilitating the necessary tasks with System and college leadership and the various project committees.

　　Oversee the work of project consultants to ensure their work meets the requirements of the work plan and CSI strategic plan.

　　Research promising practices across the state and nation to inform the implementation of the work plan and CSI strategic plan to improve and achieve equity in student outcomes.

　　Manage budget dedicated to the CSI implementation.

　　Develop budget and financial projections to ensure CSI is generating revenue and self-sustaining in three years.

　　This role supervises two full-time employees.

　　Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

　　Three years of demonstrated experience in managing non-credit, community education, or workforce development education and training initiatives, preferably in a higher education setting.

　　A Bachelor’s degree. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience in addition to that above may substitute for the degree.

　　Supplemental Information

　　Attributes that will contribute to success in this position:

　　Graduate degree preferred.

　　Motivated by leading through co-creation with colleagues while working together in an ever-changing multi-dimensional environment.

　　Passion for transforming organizations and supporting efficiency as well as effectiveness.

　　Understanding of how to create and implement change initiatives and manage stakeholders.

　　Knowledge of project management processes, including methods and tools, and how to integrate them.

　　Passionate about diversity, equity, access, social justice, and inclusive excellence.

　　Understanding of academic and student affairs strategies, policies, and promising practices.

　　Understanding of academic technology and online learning infrastructure.

　　Evidence of leadership in cutting-edge initiatives in online education, non-credit continuing and workforce education, in particular.

　　Ability to achieve results when working collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders to realize ambitious goals.

　　Evidence of success as a dynamic, collaborative, innovative leader whose practice involves others in decision-making processes.

　　Ability to continually prioritize changing project tasks or deliverables.

　　Ability to work independently and to meet project deadlines.

　　Understanding of defining and measuring learning outcomes, program quality, and student success.

　　Evidence of successful innovative efforts that demonstrates entrepreneurialism and responsiveness to higher education and specifically community college trends.

　　Positive attitude.

　　Highly organized.

　　Professionally driven.

　　Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.

　　Work Location/Travel Expectations:

　　This position is located at 9101 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230.

　　Frequent meetings offsite primarily in the Denver Metro area.

　　Some in/out-of-state travel, and occasional evening/weekend commitments will be required.

　　Alternative work arrangements, including flexible schedules and remote work may be available. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado.

　　The Colorado Community College System is the state’s largest provider of higher education and workforce training, consisting of 13 colleges and over 35 locations across the state, educating approximately 120,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through customized employer training programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work.

　　CCCS believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.