Director Of Workforce Services

Summary of Position

Red Rocks Community College is seeking applications for the Director of Workforce Services to be the driving force behind program management, operational leadership, and faculty support within our dynamic department. A successful candidate will serve in our central operational hub, supporting all new programs, and initiatives. As the Director, you'll also represent RRCC on academic, workforce, and community-based committees and projects, showcasing our commitment to excellence.

Essential Responsibilities

Provides operational management, leadership, and support for part-time and instructional staff in the Workforce Services department. Oversees/manages the research, production, and development of new programs and current processes for the department.

Supports the department and related programs with data analysis, programming, continuous improvement, marketing, and community outreach. Works with the RMEC Training Coordinator and Community Programs Coordinator to evaluate and assign instructional staff in non-credit trainings, certifications, and workshops targeted to adult learners. Collects, monitors, prepares, and uses data to inform workforce decision-making.

Supervises RMEC Adjunct instructors, hourly employees, work-study students, and contractors as needed. Manages the coordination and administration of the RRCC Faculty Non-credit Course Development Model.Cultivates relationships to help grow innovative workforce programs across diverse academic departments.Participates in committee work that promotes the goals of the division and college. Develops and implements responsive short-term trainings, adult workforce pipeline programs and services that meet regional needs.

Communicates with employers, industry, workforce, and community stakeholders. Represents the Workforce Services Department at events and regional councils.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and three years of professional experience in workforce development, including administrative and/or supervisory experience.

Education Substitution:A combination of education and directly related professional work experience (such as academic, higher education, workforce, or industry training environments) may be substituted on a year for year basis. Years of experience is in addition to any required years of experience for the position. Part time experience is prorated.

Preferred Education and Experience:Operational, budget, and data management experience in academic, higher education, workforce, or industry training environments. Experience working in diverse communities and supporting the success of individuals from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Ability to work from campus (primarily our Lakewood campus with occasional hours at the Arvada campus). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to use data to inform decision-making and make recommendations. Proven ability to work in and build successful teams. Ability to interact, build relationships with, and communicate effectively in all settings (in-person, remotely, written, and verbal correspondences) with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Knowledge of student registration and higher education information management systems. Ability and skill with data analysis, visualization, or management software.

Physical and Cognitive Demands:The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• This position operates in a standard office and/or classroom environment. Constantly uses a computer and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc. Requires the repetitious movement of hands, wrists, arms.

• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports equipment and supplies weighing up to 10 lbs.

About Red Rocks Community College

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our

Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.

We encourage applications from individuals whose background and interests align with our commitment to inclusiveness and welcome you to visit the RRCC Inclusion & Diversity webpage for additional information.

With an unrivaled reputation grounded in our Values, we stand out as a cutting-edge model in higher education. We are one of the first community colleges in the country to offer both Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. Our continued pursuit of excellence is instilled in our employees and has inspired a dynamic and passionate culture.

Department Information: The Department of Workforce Services strives to build active and engaging learning environments for course participants. We seek instructors with a commitment to their participants, a continuous pursuit for creating dynamic learning environments, and a passion for lifelong learning.

Work Environment and Typical Work Schedule:Work is generally performed in a standard office environment. The office is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The position may require hours outside of regular office hours, and occasional weekend hours. Attendance at various off campus events and some travel may be required.

Benefits:RRCC offers a range of benefit choices (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, Supplemental Retirement Plans, PERA, Disability Benefits, and more). For additional information, please visit theCCCS Employee Benefit Website.

Starting Salary:Starting salary is determined by education and experience in accordance with our compensation plan.

Notice to all Applicants:

• Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, may include a motor vehicle record review, fingerprints, psychological examination, polygraph, physical, and/or drug screen, depending on the nature of the position. More information on our background check procedure can be found in System Procedure(SP) 3-10a.

• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this within your application materials.

• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts within thirty (30) days of hire.

• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.

• Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.

• Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

• All Red Rocks Community College employees, except student employees, contribute toColorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.

• Final candidate must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace and will need to be a Colorado resident on their first day of employment.

Red Rocks Community College is committed to diversity in its people and programs. Red Rocks Community College is an equal opportunity educational institution. 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.

We also believe in going further. At Red Rocks Community College, we have a focus on equity and belonging.

We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.

Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.

Red Rocks Community College has designated the Executive Director of Human Resources as its Affirmative Action Officer/Equal Opportunity Administrator/Title IX Administrator with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. For information, contact Executive Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, Title VII/Equal Opportunity Coordinator, ADA/Sec 504 Coordinator, 13300 West Sixth Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228. 303-914-6298.

Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jacqui Oakley, Human Resources Manager, at (303) 914-6299 or HR@rrcc.edu (Attn: Jacqui Oakley).

For information regarding Red Rocks Community College safety, including crime statistics for the Red Rocks Community College Lakewood and Arvada campuses, please see the RRCC Police Department website. For a hard copy report, please contact 303.914.6394.