Salary: $64,000.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 231132-A
Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO
Department:
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
We actively promote a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. CCA enrolls 11,000 students annually, over 62% of whom are students of color, including nearly 32% Hispanic students, 65% of CCA students receive some type of financial aid, including 52% of whom receive Pell grants, and nearly two-thirds are first-generation college students.
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.
POSITION SUMMARY
Workforce Development
The successful candidate will support and strengthen relationships with industry partners to address workforce needs for upskilling, reskilling, and new skilling employees and assist in creating solutions for talent supply and demand. Support the development and coordination of an organization-wide approach to incorporating work-based learning into the curriculum.The position provides relevant, timely, and accurate information to all stakeholders in support of the economic indicators in workforce, livable wage and career pathways, strategic planning, budgeting, and data informed decision-making processes in the department and at the College. The Assistant Director of Workforce Development, in collaboration with the Dean, plays a critical role linking planning, budget, and program development and provides information and analysis impacting students, budgets, research activity, human resources, financial analysis, strategic planning, policy recommendations.
Customized Training
This individual will oversee project planning, budget preparation and presentation, training development, instructor sourcing and scheduling, and implementation with partner agencies to support the overall related workforce development goals. The successful candidate will report to and collaborate with the Dean and is responsible for organizing, implementing, and administering the Customized Training Program.
Apprenticeships/Internships
Reporting to the Dean, the Assistant Director of Workforce Management will oversee the internship and apprenticeship programs. Under the direction of the Dean, the successful candidate will collaboratively drive and execute the development of the registered apprenticeship program at CCA in conjunction industry partners and the U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program. The Internship Program Manager plays a vital role in developing and executing innovative internship and apprenticeship programs and early career strategies that support talent acquisition and diversity priorities.
The successful candidate will interface with students to help mentor and coach students in finding internships and works collaboratively with Career Services to provide students with strategies and support on how to find full-time work, career coaching, and workshops and seminars.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
General Workforce Development

• Assists with hiring and training the Apprenticeship/Internship Coordinator and Customized Training Coordinator as well as student navigators.
• Collaborate on the development and submission of grant proposals, and manage grant administration to including tracking data and expenditures and writing grant reports
• Incorporate and engage in the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in daily interactions and activities.
• Support strategic workforce planning and strategy alignment by building, collaborating, maintaining, and fostering productive relationships with community and industry partners, faculty and instructors, administration, student organizations, and other entities
• Compile and analyze data to develop timely and clear reporting of progress and roadblocks, project outcomes and key metrics
• Manages the Workforce Development Department budget, regularly monitoring the status of expenditures and implementing cost control methods and productivity standards outlined by the Dean.
• Remains current in discipline, industry and career happenings, and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities including attendance at off- campus activities, webinars, conferences etc., as feasible
• Participates in programs, departmental and institutional meetings, and other announced co-curricular activities of the College

Customized Training

• Lead project implementation that includes a regular cadence of touchpoints providing ongoing project strategies and timelines to ensure deliverables meet project objectives
• Effectively work with industry partners to ensure the training plans and requirements are up-to-date and accurate; manages changes to plans, as needed, due to priority and need changes.
• Assist with grant management for customized training programs

Apprenticeship/Internships

• Under the direction of the Dean, responsible for designing & building comprehensive internship and apprenticeship programs, collaborating with internal stakeholders on the strategy, development, and execution of the programming to build and maintain a highly skilled workforce.
• Assist students in preparing for internship and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Structuring and facilitating the internship experience from orientation to candidate conversion including activities, tracking training hours, ensure apprentices are working within their qualifications, manager training, check-ins, student presentations
• Evaluate and maintain effective communication with mentors and apprentices through the rotations
• Organize and promote the strategic recruitment efforts of apprenticeships by appearing before employers, labor and community groups, and organizations.
• With industry partners and other stakeholders, provides guidance and develops a process for evaluating interns/apprentices for the purpose of identifying strengths and weaknesses
• Develops and maintains an internship/apprenticeship training catalog outlining all internal and external opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
• Experience managing projects, including monitoring project scope and budget, creating project schedules, managing project resources, resolving issues, and reporting status
• Knowledge and experience with grant implementation, reporting, and close out
• One or more years of client facing customer service
• Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to leverage data and analytics to identify solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a sense of urgency
• Organizational skills with attention to detail
• Results-oriented mindset with a drive to achieve success
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with maximum discretion
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects under aggressive deadlines
• Ability to respond to constant change and remain flexible
• Relationship development and management across multiple agencies and departments
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Superior knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, database programs, and the use of email
• Commitment to diversity, inclusive excellence, and equity; ability to work within a diverse college community

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Business, Education, or related field
• Experience managing/building an internship and apprenticeship programs from inception
• Two or more years of Workforce Development experience
• Experience in developing and implementing training programs in educational or other organizations
• Training and program development background. Comfortable building programs in concert with specified needs of the organization
• Solid understanding of sourcing techniques and tools (e.g., social networks).
• Expertise to influence across various leadership levels
• Experience in non-profits organizations, residential programs, and/or start-ups.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Aurora/Denver immigrant communities
• Familiarity with Banner student information system

Supplemental information
Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $64,000.00. 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. Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) qualified employer.
Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of applications will begin on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 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 current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible.
• 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
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.ed

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work (Download PDF reader) (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, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@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 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 Robert Callaway at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@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 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@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, 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, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/auroraccco/jobs/3908991/assistant-director-workforce-development
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