Director of PTECH Programs

Salary: $70,527.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 240363

Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO

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POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of PTECH programs leads institutional efforts for oversight of the PTECH program in our partner K-12 schools and districts, ensuring quality, accountability, budget management, and day-to-day operations. The Director acts as the liaison for all PTECH programming in alignment with excellence in teaching and learning, equitable and accessible course and program development, credentialing of instructors, and collaboration with CE team, high school and district PTECH staff, and program department chairs, scheduling of courses and registration. The Director ensures alignment with the College strategic plan, paying particular attention to increasing student retention, matriculation, and completion.
The Director demonstrates a leadership and management style that creates an atmosphere of support, motivation, inclusion, and excellence among departments and direct reports through utilization of strong interpersonal and communication skills. The Director maintains consistency in the application of the College's mission and strategic plan at the program level by collaborating with departments and creating efficient systems with input from all partners both within the college and among our industry partners.
The Director must be flexible in their ability to work in different settings, traveling to the site high schools and districts as needed. Academic expertise, creative problem solving, innovation, leadership, and excellent communication skills are integral to be successful in this position.

• Colorado residency is required; partially remote available.
• This position is grant funded through June 2026, with no possibility of moving to general funding at that time.

OVERVIEW OF CCA

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership:

• Provides strategic leadership for the growth and data driven expansion of PTECH programming. Develops and implements PTECH programs effectively, focusing on the needs of each school and success of individual programs.
• In consultation with the Dean of Academic Success, oversees and participates in the development of instructional processes for PTECH programming.
• In consultation with the Dean of Academic Success and department chairs, responds to student and programmatic needs and inquiries especially as it relates to program quality and integrity.
• Prepares and submits all related financial documents for PTECH related funds in a timely manner.
• Serves on campus-wide committees relevant to strategic enrollment management, strategic planning, student learning outcomes, budget development and management, program review, program advisory groups, and others as required.
• Establishes and sustains productive workforce partnerships to contribute to departmental industry advisory work as well as site placements and employment opportunities for students upon completion.
• Facilitates promotion of the PTECH programs through events and other requests by CCA or partnered schools/districts.
• Oversees operational procedures, division policies, quality assurance, and course planning for PTECH students. Measures and analyzes the impact of operations for continuous improvement.
• Maintains an understanding of discipline-specific PTECH program initiatives, research and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility for this position, through continued study and participation in professional organizations.
• Regularly represents the college effectively at all necessary partner meetings and events.

General:

• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners
• Partner with IT and Communications department as needed
• Work closely with the Concurrent Enrollment team
• Engage in exceptional problem-solving, information-finding, and decision-making
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and flexibly

Project Management/Specialized:

• Review, develop, and establish processes and guidelines as appropriate to increase efficiency and effectiveness of PTECH programming
• Oversee and implement system-level changes or decisions that relate to PTECH programming

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Experience with Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming and working with/within a K-12 Setting
• Leadership experience with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion principles and strategies.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and assessment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in education/higher education, curriculum design, instruction, organizational leadership, or related field
• Higher Education experience
• Project management experience

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary is $70,527.00 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of applications will begin on Friday, April 25, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your listed references without first providing notice to you as a candidate prior to beginning the reference check-process.
• 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 is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.

Notice to all Applicants:

• https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6140927&targetURL=

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

Colorado Residency Requirement:

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6140927&targetURL= with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA 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 Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.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.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at(303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/auroraccco/jobs/4904571/director-of-ptech-programs

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